MILITARY
Legislative notebook: Dayton backs clean energy
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Gov. Mark Dayton said Minnesota should move toward cleaner energy and set a goal to eliminate power use from coal-fired plants, he told hundreds gathered at the Capito...
Posted on 4/22/13 at 5:56 PM
Disabled veterans to hunt deer Thursday and Friday at Camp Grafton
The annual deer hunt for disabled veterans is scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Camp Grafton near Devils Lake. Seven veterans have registered for this years hunt, the North Dakota National Guard ...
Posted on 11/16/11 at 11:22 AM
Military blogs: an update
An update now on the post I wrote just before Memorial Day. I threw out a question, "Wouldn't it be great for someone to write a blog to honor our fallen soldiers?" I heard a resounding "YES" from so...
Posted on 6/2/11 at 3:08 PM
A Boy Scout Salute to Veterans
On this Veteran's Day, 2010, the Boy Scouts of America and the Northern Lights Council salute and thank our active and retired military for their service to this great Country. With nearly 24 milli...
Posted on 11/11/10 at 5:38 PM
Grand Casino to offer free meals to veterans
On Friday, November 11, Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley will show their appreciation for veterans and active servicemen and women by offering them a free meal at the Grand Buffet.October 29, 2011
Klobuchar comments on end to war in Iraq
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar made the following statement Saturday regarding the announcement by President Barack Obama that all U.S. troops will be removed from Iraq by the end of this year.October 24, 2011
A solider, a reader
October 19, 2011
Participate in a music video to support the troops
By Stacie Kimball , October 19, 2011
St. Cloud VA changes phone number for ordering medication refills
Starting today, veterans wanting to place medication refill orders with the St. Cloud VA Pharmacy by telephone should dial (Toll Free) 855-560-1724.By Staff Report , October 03, 2011
New law helps returning soldiers get jobs
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today announced that legislation to help returning soldiers get good jobs goes into effect this week on October 1.By Staff Report , September 29, 2011
Sen. Franken urges service members to claim their retroactive stop loss pay
U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) is urging service members and veterans who had their military service involuntarily extended under the Stop Loss program between September 11 2001 and September 30 2009 to claim their retroactive stop loss pay.By Staff Report , September 29, 2011
Military Retiree Appreciation Day is Sept. 24 in Twin Cities area
A Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Saturday, September 24 at Mystic Lake Hotel and Casino in Prior Lake, Minn. Retirees from all branches of the armed forces and their family members are eligible to attendBy Staff Report , August 14, 2011
Public hearing set for expanded housing for homeless veterans
The St. Cloud VA Health Care System has been selected as a site for development of a new building for homeless or at-risk Veterans and their families through public-private partnerships and VA’s enhanced-use lease (EUL) program.By Staff Report , July 23, 2011
Military Retiree Appreciation Day planned in in Rosemount
A Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Friday, Aug. 26 at the National Guard Armory and Community Center in Rosemount, Minn. Retirees from all branches of the armed forces and their family members are eligible to attend.By Staff Report , July 23, 2011
New Civil War exhibit to open at Camp Ripley
The staff of the Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley, Minn. is announcing the grand opening of its newest exhibit July 9.By Staff Report , July 03, 2011
Summer camps in Minnesota designed for military-connected youth
Spots are filling up for summer camps in Minnesota designed for military-connected youth ages 8-14.By Staff Report , June 16, 2011
Americans coming together on Memorial Day
This spring, communities across the state are holding deployment ceremonies. The Minnesota National Guard is mobilizing 2,400 troops for a one-year deployment to support Operation New Dawn (Iraq). May they all come home safely.By U.S. Representative Collin Peterson , May 30, 2011
Department of Defense urges employers to complete survey about Guard and Reserve
The Department of Defense’s national survey of America’s employers has reached its half-way point and the Department is urging more participants to make their voices heard.By Staff Report , April 02, 2011
Freedom Award recognizes employers for supporting military
During this season of giving, Guard and Reserve members and their families across Minnesota have the opportunity to give the gift of thanks to civilian employers who go above and beyond in support of their military service by nominating them for the 2011 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.By Staff Report , December 25, 2010
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