Navy dad surprises son at school in heartwarming reunion
A Central Florida father who has been deployed for nine months gave his son the surprise of a lifetime at his Winter Garden school Friday.
Minnesota’s first American Legion post in six years bears badge number of fallen Minneapolis police officer
For the first time in six years, the American Legion is opening up a new post in Minnesota.
Minnesota woman searching to connect families after USS Grayback discovery
One family in Marshall, Minnesota, has flown the MIA-POW flag every year on Memorial Day. But now, after a Veterans Day discovery, they will need to re-evaluate their tradition.
Minneapolis students reunite with service dog they bought for Army veteran
At St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in northeast Minneapolis, Army veteran Jared Nelson and his service dog Charger took center stage at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony.
‘Just like I remembered’: 101-year-old WWII veteran takes to the skies once more
To walk in the shoes of 101-year-old WWII veteran Bill Patten is to walk in the footsteps of history, and history has come calling -- all for his decision that took flight some 78 years ago.
American submarine sunk with 80 aboard during WWII discovered off coast of Japan
The USS Grayback, a United States submarine that was sunk in 1944 in an enemy attack during World War II, was lost to the ocean floor for 75 years until its recent discovery off the coast of Okinawa, Japan by the Lost 52 Project.
Gov. Walz hosts Veterans Day program in Inver Grove Heights, other ceremonies taking place across Minnesota
Veterans Day ceremonies and commemorations will take place across the nation Monday, paying tribute to the countless men and women who have served and protected our country.
D-Day hero surprised by friends, family with party on 95th birthday
Hubert Miller was 19 when he stormed the beaches of Normandy to help liberate German-occupied France along with thousands of other Allied soldiers.
Dozens of veterans honored at brunch in Bloomington ahead of Veterans Day
Monday, people across the country will be recognized for their bravery and time served in the military as the nation marks Veterans Day.
World War II veteran receives high school diploma at the age of 95
A World War II veteran received his high school diploma at the age of 95 -- more than 70 years after he left school and joined the Marine Corps.
Veteran who served in four military branches reflects on his career: 'I'm a lucky guy'
Yonel Dorelis considers himself one of the luckiest guys in the world.
Decades after his death, Korean War soldier's remains return to Minnesota
A soldier from Red Wing, Minnesota, who was killed during the Korean War, has finally returned home.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknowns for those who made ultimate sacrifice
Tomb guards maintain a constant vigil day and night, in rain, sleet and snow, to ensure the Unknowns will forever rest with dignity and honor.
Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served
On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Remains of Korean War soldier from Minnesota identified, funeral to be held in Red Wing
A Korean War soldier will be finally coming home to Minnesota decades after he died as a prisoner of war, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
‘We’ve been blessed’: Retired Air Force veteran wins $4M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
WWII veterans sign names on model B-25 to fly in special ceremony
World War II veterans were honored in a ceremony at the Waverly Gardens Senior Center, which is home to nearly two dozen of these special veterans. More than 20 men and women who once signed their names to the war effort signed once more to the memories. In this case, it was on the wings of a model plane built to replicate the B-25 bomber, Miss Mitchell.
Highway renamed for slain Minnesota soldier
Nearly a decade after a Minnesota war hero died defending his country, his parents saw a stretch of highway in his hometown named in his honor.
'Mixed emotions': Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard members deploying to Iraq and Kuwait
Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are preparing to deploy to Kuwait and Iraq, where they will be overseas for the next year.