Hidden heroes: Veterans group works to honor Minnesota's Civil War soldiers
There’s a history project playing out in cemeteries across the state of Minnesota.
There’s a history project playing out in cemeteries across the state of Minnesota.
Memorial Day events happening in the Twin Cities Monday
Despite the cooler temperatures and scattered showers Monday, Memorial Day events are still on across the Twin Cities metro.
Despite the cooler temperatures and scattered showers Monday, Memorial Day events are still on across the Twin Cities metro.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
Wreaths Across America Day in Minneapolis
Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day, and volunteers nationwide will be laying wreaths at national cemeteries to remember the fallen. FOX 9's Bill Keller speaks with one of the organizers ahead of volunteers laying wreaths at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Saturday is Wreaths Across America Day, and volunteers nationwide will be laying wreaths at national cemeteries to remember the fallen. FOX 9's Bill Keller speaks with one of the organizers ahead of volunteers laying wreaths at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Lost and found: Veteran's family gets back the flag of their father
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk.
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk.
Veteran's burial flag saved from destruction
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk. It is a story that begins with the passing of Thomas Elmore on December 12th, 2022. Elmore served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
The U.S. flag that draped the casket of Thomas Elwin Elmore has been on quite an adventure. If only it could talk. It is a story that begins with the passing of Thomas Elmore on December 12th, 2022. Elmore served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Can you read cursive? Volunteers sought to decipher Revolutionary War documents
The U.S. government is looking for people who know how to read cursive to help transcribe the pension records of more than 800,000 soldiers and their widows from the Revolutionary War.
The U.S. government is looking for people who know how to read cursive to help transcribe the pension records of more than 800,000 soldiers and their widows from the Revolutionary War.
Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
FOX Sports to honor Medal of Honor Recipients on NFL Sunday
Look for many tributes to America’s veterans during the NFL games this weekend. But immediately following the Vikings vs. Saints game on FOX 9, the NFL and FOX Sports will air a special halftime salute to Medal of Honor recipients during the Cowboys game against the Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Look for many tributes to America’s veterans during the NFL games this weekend. But immediately following the Vikings vs. Saints game on FOX 9, the NFL and FOX Sports will air a special halftime salute to Medal of Honor recipients during the Cowboys game against the Giants at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Huge TikTok following helps Twin Cities veteran improve lives
An 81-year-old Twin Cities Navy veteran plans to give away 13 electric scooters for Veterans Day this weekend — the same type of scooter he says saved his life.
An 81-year-old Twin Cities Navy veteran plans to give away 13 electric scooters for Veterans Day this weekend — the same type of scooter he says saved his life.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Officials break ground on Minnesota military museum
Officials broke ground on Sunday on a planned military museum at Camp Ripley in Minnesota.
Officials broke ground on Sunday on a planned military museum at Camp Ripley in Minnesota.
Minnesota State Fair vet gifted car
During Veteran’s Day at the Minnesota State Fair one fortunate veteran was gifted a car through the Military Warriors Support Foundation.
During Veteran’s Day at the Minnesota State Fair one fortunate veteran was gifted a car through the Military Warriors Support Foundation.
New monument to honor female veterans
A monument honoring female veterans is set to be unveiled next Friday at the Veterans Memorial Park of Blaine (10802 Town Square Drive, Blaine, MN 55449).
A monument honoring female veterans is set to be unveiled next Friday at the Veterans Memorial Park of Blaine (10802 Town Square Drive, Blaine, MN 55449).
Veteran homeless highlighted in Minnesota
Minnesota veterans have one of the lowest rates in homelessness in the U.S., and the federal government is using the state as a successful example.
Minnesota veterans have one of the lowest rates in homelessness in the U.S., and the federal government is using the state as a successful example.
Mississippi River canoers raise money, awareness for Stop Soldier Suicide
Two Minnesota veterans are making a canoe trip all the way down the Mississippi River to honor their own experiences and loss.
Two Minnesota veterans are making a canoe trip all the way down the Mississippi River to honor their own experiences and loss.
Minnesota vets make Mississippi River trip
Two Minnesotans are making a canoe trip down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention as part of the ?Stop Soldier Suicide? cause.
Two Minnesotans are making a canoe trip down the Mississippi River to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention as part of the ?Stop Soldier Suicide? cause.
Million-dollar renovation gives Prior Lake VFW military look, new mission
This Memorial Day marks the end of an era at one of the older Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Minnesota.
This Memorial Day marks the end of an era at one of the older Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Minnesota.
Minnesota Legislature gives boost to Bloomington Veterans Memorial
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.
The green space behind the Bloomington Civic Plaza is now on track to become a first-of-a-kind veterans memorial that focuses on telling stories of service.