Vietnam veteran with cancer given VIP treatment at Twins game
After a post on social media went viral, a Vietnam veteran with stage four terminal cancer is celebrating a VIP night at Target Field for the Twins game.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
50 push ups, 50 states, 50 days: Man stops in Minnesota for journey to fight veteran suicide
Over the course of 50 days, Darren Hafford plans to visit each state capitol and do 50 pushups, all part of an effort to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
St. Paul neighborhood still honoring 4th of July
A neighbor planted 245 American flags along St. Paul's Lexington Parkway South for the Fourth of July, creating what he calls a "walk of honor" to remember veterans.
Trailblazing Minnesota woman who served in Navy during WWII laid to rest at Fort Snelling
Shirley Westlie left Minnesota to serve with the Navy during World War II. But her service to her community didn't end there.
Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
Man moves up opening day for Minnesota center to help his fellow veterans
Shawn Alderman says his new healing center in Dayton, Minn. will focus on helping his fellow veterans.
Man moves up opening day for Minnesota center to help his fellow veterans
A sprawling estate has been in Shawn Alderman's family for generations will soon help veterans heal from the toll being in the armed services can take.
Missing therapy dog reunited with owner after police receive tip
A missing therapy dog is back with her owner after police received a tip that led them to dog and her owner's stolen vehicle, according to St. Paul police.
Klobuchar highlights funding to build 3 new Minnesota veterans homes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans’ homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Klobuchar highlights funding to build 3 new Minnesota veterans homes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans’ homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foundation donates Lake Elmo, Minn. smart home to disabled veteran and his family
A veteran, who was injured fighting in Afghanistan, and his family got the chance to move into a new smart home on Thursday, thanks to a donation from a charity group that helps those who've served our country.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Minneapolis VA offering COVID-19 vaccines to all enrolled veterans
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System announced Friday it is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age.
Study: More veterans looking to buy homes
More veterans are on the market to buy a home than previously expected, according to a new study.
Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Gov. Walz announces end to veteran homelessness in 5 metro counties
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that five suburban metro area counties have effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
VA employee sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating $19M health care corruption scheme
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Prince was also ordered to pay nearly $20 million in restitution to the Veteran’s Health Administration.