Patriotism in plush
The owners of A-1 Lock Service in St. Paul have a grandson serving in Iraq. The store's front window is tribute to him.
MPR Photo / Nikki Tundel
Veterans Day brings parades and speeches and an official time to recognize those who have served in the country's military.
But, for many people, the act of honoring the troops isn't restricted to one date on the calendar.
Reporter Nikki Tundel met up with a shop owner who shows her support every day -- and in a less than typical way.
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