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Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US

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.

December 12, 2020
Gov. Walz announces end to veteran homelessness in 5 metro counties

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.

November 11, 2020
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach

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.

September 14, 2020
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours

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.”

July 10, 2020
VA employee sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating $19M health care corruption scheme

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.

June 12, 2020
WWII bomber flies over Twin Cities cemeteries to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

WWII bomber flies over Twin Cities cemeteries to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day

A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members. 

May 25, 2020
Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home

Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home

Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service. 

May 25, 2020
How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

May 25, 2020
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief

WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief

Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 25, 2020
Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors veteran's family with Bronze Star he never received

Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors veteran's family with Bronze Star he never received

Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented a Minnesota family with a bronze star Sunday afternoon.

May 24, 2020
Minnesota veterans prepare for virtual Memorial Day program

Minnesota veterans prepare for virtual Memorial Day program

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing for an unusual Memorial Day as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

May 24, 2020
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic

How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic

They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.

May 15, 2020
Virtual Memorial Day program to replace live events at State Veterans Cemeteries this year

Virtual Memorial Day program to replace live events at State Veterans Cemeteries this year

Memorial Day in Minnesota will look a little different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

May 7, 2020
Minnesota woman celebrates military college commissioning ceremony virtually

Minnesota woman celebrates military college commissioning ceremony virtually

Across the country, commencements and celebrations are being postponed, but for a young woman from Shoreview, Minnesota, it’s a date that couldn’t wait.

May 3, 2020
$6.2 million in $1,000 grants now available to qualified Minnesota veterans

$6.2 million in $1,000 grants now available to qualified Minnesota veterans

The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.

April 6, 2020
COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center

COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.

April 1, 2020
Dozens gather to benefit veteran, Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office employee with pulmonary fibrosis

Dozens gather to benefit veteran, Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office employee with pulmonary fibrosis

Dave General, an Army veteran, is an employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.

March 14, 2020
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record

At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record

A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.

February 24, 2020
Struggling veteran's Facebook post helps connect him with 'life-changing' service dog in Buffalo, Minnesota

Struggling veteran's Facebook post helps connect him with 'life-changing' service dog in Buffalo, Minnesota

A veteran in Buffalo is grateful for his community after they came together for something that he says has changed his life.

February 20, 2020
Gary Sinise honored with Patriot Award from the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society for supporting veterans

Gary Sinise honored with Patriot Award from the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society for supporting veterans

The award honors and recognizes those who have contributed significantly to American military services.

February 10, 2020
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