Minnesota Democrats push back against planned VA healthcare cuts
A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you’re ignoring the veterans who served.
Helping Veterans Event at CHS Field
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) hosted an event at CHS Field in St. Paul to help veterans with access to housing, public benefits, along with free hair cuts, health checks and vaccinations.
Couple rides their motorcycles through 22 states in 22 days
Jason White is a Army veteran, and to raise awareness for the increasing veteran suicide rate, he and his wife, Angela, are riding their motorcycles through 22 states over 22 days and joined "The Afternoon Shift" during their stop in Minnesota.
Pres. Trump honors fallen MN airman at Memorial Day ceremony
President Trump remembered a Minnesota airman killed during the Vietnam War, as he delivered remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Ft. Snelling Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony [RAW]
The Fort Snelling National Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony with speakers including Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The entire ceremony can be watched in the video above.
Memorial Day events in Minnesota
Minnesota is celebrating Memorial Day with a variety of events and ceremonies. FOX 9's Chenue Her has more on the story.
Meals on Wheels for veterans seeks funding
Meals on Wheels is asking the state of Minnesota for money to help keep serving food to veterans. The program has delivered more than 28,000 meals to around 300 veterans over the past two years, and organizers say the program has also helped bring down suicide rates among veterans because it allows them to socialize at least a little bit every day. The program was created with one-time funding from the DFL trifecta at the Minnesota Legislature, and now the money has almost run out. Meals on Wheels is seeking nearly $1 million over the next few years.
104-year-old WWII veteran recalls combat, Winston Churchill, and life surprises
A birthday party for a 104-year-old St. Paul native with a Hawaiian theme is perfectly appropriate the more you get to know him. Don Kostohryz is witty, loving, and his memory almost seems too good to be true.
Some VA workers in St. Paul returning to work, future murky
The reorganization of Veterans Affairs has many employees wondering if they have a job or not. The agency that provides healthcare and services for millions of veterans is going through cuts under the Trump Administration.
MN bill aims to protect veterans from fraud
Scammers targeting veterans have become such a problem that the Federal Trade Commission is warning veterans and loved ones to be careful with their money and benefits. A bipartisan Minnesota bill proposed this week aims to protect veterans from fraud. Co-author of the bill, Rep. Emma Greenman, along with Dr. Kristy Janigo, discussed how the bill would protect against “claim sharks.”
Wisconsin World War II veteran turns 100; party honors service
A World War II veteran in Wisconsin turns 100 years old. Both the VA and his senior living facility honored his service, sacrifice – and sense of humor.
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MN bill to protect veterans from fraud [RAW]
A DFL and GOP lawmaker introduced a bill aimed at protecting veterans from fraud.
VA to end gender reassignment treatment for veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it will phase out medical treatments for gender dysphoria in compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on gender ideology.
Volunteer reflects on 54 years of dedication at Armed Forces Service Center in MSP Airport
Jeanna Morford looks back on the decades she has dedicated to a volunteer-run lounge for military members at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Veterans Affairs impacted by government spending cuts
Veterans Affairs is being impacted by government spending cuts implemented by President Donald Trump. In Minneapolis, at least 12 employees at the Veteran’s Affairs Healthcare System in Minneapolis got laid off.
WWII pilot Bill Patten buried at Fort Snelling with military honors
Bill Patten, a World War II B-17 bomber pilot who flew 36 missions over Germany with the 15th Air Force, died in January at the age of 106. He has been laid to rest at Fort Snelling with military honors.
MN native awarded Presidential Citizens Medal for Vietnam War service, memorial
A woman who served as a military nurse during the Vietnam War was honored for her dedication after founding the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation.
Loved ones remember Minneapolis veteran after cancer death
Derek Ronning, a lifelong Vikings fan and Minneapolis native, passed away earlier this month after a drawn-out battle with pancreatic cancer. His impact on the lives of those around him remains profound.
Remains of MIA Korean War veteran return to MN after 74 years
The remains of Korean War veteran Cpl. William E. Colby were returned home to Minnesota 74 years after he was declared missing in action.
Veterans Health Administration cyberattack compromises thousands of records
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) said a cybersecurity attack potentially disclosed protected health information for thousands of veterans.