Make Camo Your Cause 2026: FOX renews campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness

FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Here’s what to know.

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.

Marine on St. Croix council member apologizes after taking city’s POW/MIA flag

A member of the Marine on St. Croix City Council under scrutiny for taking a POW/MIA flag in mid-May apologized for his actions to residents at a council meeting last week.

VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans

The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.

USDA launches military hiring program for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an initiative designed to recruit veterans, transitional service members, and military spouses into roles to help protect America’s food supply, agriculture security and rural communities. 

VA launches new program to help veterans struggling with home loans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officially launched a new program designed to help prevent veterans from losing their homes.

Remembering Patriotic Kenny: Public service set for Saturday in Vadnais Heights

The family of Kenny Jary, better known as "Patriotic Kenny," is inviting members of the public to join a public celebration of life honoring the late Minnesota veteran and TikTok star who passed away in May after a battle with lung cancer.

‘Patriotic Kenny’ dies at 84 after 2 month battle with lung cancer

A U.S. navy veteran known as "Patriotic Kenny" to his millions of followers on social media has died after a short battle with lung cancer. He was 84 years old.

Bloomington Veterans Memorial: Groundbreaking set for unique digital dog tag tribute

Bloomington is breaking ground on a unique Veterans memorial that will feature oversized dog tags and digital stories for up to 1,500 veterans. FOX 9 was onsite of its groundbreaking ceremony.

TikTok star 'Patriotic Kenny' diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

A navy veteran known as "Patriotic Kenny" to his millions of followers on social media says he has been diagnosed with cancer.

MN Wild honor oldest living WWII veteran in the state

Stan Nelson served in the U.S. Navy for three years and participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, and now he is being honored as the oldest living World War II veteran in Minnesota.

Helping veterans heal through farming
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A program in Minnesota is offering a unique opportunity for veterans. Tim Norris with the Veterans Farming Initiative, a veteran himself, joined FOX 9 All Day to talk about his program.