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.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
WWII veteran honored with missing-man flyover at Fort Snelling
The radial engines firing up at Flying Cloud Airport had a special mission. The pilots climbing into the cockpits of their vintage WWII trainers, T-6’s and SN-J’s and a later model T-34 were all assembling to honor a fellow veteran older than their planes.
The radial engines firing up at Flying Cloud Airport had a special mission. The pilots climbing into the cockpits of their vintage WWII trainers, T-6’s and SN-J’s and a later model T-34 were all assembling to honor a fellow veteran older than their planes.
A Ukrainian soldier who came to Minnesota for a prosthetic on why he will continue the fight
On the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we look back on our coverage of the dozens of Ukrainian soldiers who have come to Minnesota for prosthetic care with the Protez Foundation. Dmytro, 25, lost his right foot to a mine while on patrol in the country's east. Like most of the soldiers we spoke with, he said he planned to continue to serve when he got back to his homeland, either as a trainer or on the frontline. Here, he explains why, who is he is fighting for, and what he would like to tell Americans.
On the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we look back on our coverage of the dozens of Ukrainian soldiers who have come to Minnesota for prosthetic care with the Protez Foundation. Dmytro, 25, lost his right foot to a mine while on patrol in the country's east. Like most of the soldiers we spoke with, he said he planned to continue to serve when he got back to his homeland, either as a trainer or on the frontline. Here, he explains why, who is he is fighting for, and what he would like to tell Americans.
Meet the Minnesotan woman who lost eyesight and leg but now helps wounded Ukrainian soldiers
The Ukrainian soldiers who come to Minnesota to be fitted with prosthetic limbs have been face a long road to recovery. In that journey, they have an unlikely source of inspiration: a blind amputee from Eden Prairie who knows a thing or two about adjusting to sudden setbacks.
The Ukrainian soldiers who come to Minnesota to be fitted with prosthetic limbs have been face a long road to recovery. In that journey, they have an unlikely source of inspiration: a blind amputee from Eden Prairie who knows a thing or two about adjusting to sudden setbacks.
Minnesota law gives veterans a chance to avoid convictions
When Berlynn Fleury left the Marines in 2011, all the structure in her life the Corps provided suddenly disappeared.
When Berlynn Fleury left the Marines in 2011, all the structure in her life the Corps provided suddenly disappeared.
Minnesota law gives veterans a chance to avoid convictions
When Berlynn Fleury left the Marines in 2011, all the structure in her life the Corps provided suddenly disappeared.
When Berlynn Fleury left the Marines in 2011, all the structure in her life the Corps provided suddenly disappeared.
Zimmerman American Legion Post to build Gold Star Families monument
Across the nation, fields of marble are set aside to honor the country’s war dead, but few places exist for the families those men and women came from.
Across the nation, fields of marble are set aside to honor the country’s war dead, but few places exist for the families those men and women came from.
Zimmerman American Legion Post to build Gold Star Families monument
Across the nation, fields of marble are set aside to honor the country’s war dead, but few places exist for the families those men and women came from. Since WWI, gold stars have been presented to families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. And now there’s a movement in Zimmerman to further honor them.
Across the nation, fields of marble are set aside to honor the country’s war dead, but few places exist for the families those men and women came from. Since WWI, gold stars have been presented to families who have made the ultimate sacrifice. And now there’s a movement in Zimmerman to further honor them.
Magnus Veterans Foundation offers unique services to transition veterans to civilian life
On a sprawling estate on the northwest side of the Twin Cities, an innovative foundation is helping veterans transition from their military service. One of them is Randy Tesdahl.
On a sprawling estate on the northwest side of the Twin Cities, an innovative foundation is helping veterans transition from their military service. One of them is Randy Tesdahl.
Bloomington veterans memorial proposed; fundraiser held to pay for 'unique' memorial
A Bloomington nonprofit is trying to build what it calls the "most unique memorial that's ever been created for veterans."
A Bloomington nonprofit is trying to build what it calls the "most unique memorial that's ever been created for veterans."
National Lao-Hmong Memorial to honor those who served in Vietnam
The Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation restored a T-28 and have been flying it across the country – showing it off with demo flights Saturday at Fleming Field in South St. Paul to publicize a new memorial being built.
The Lao-Hmong Memorial Foundation restored a T-28 and have been flying it across the country – showing it off with demo flights Saturday at Fleming Field in South St. Paul to publicize a new memorial being built.
Lao-Hmong Memorial to honor Vietnam Vets
A new memorial will honor those in the Hmong community who served in the Vietnam War. An airshow and fundraiser will be held this weekend, and FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest on the efforts.
A new memorial will honor those in the Hmong community who served in the Vietnam War. An airshow and fundraiser will be held this weekend, and FOX 9’s Rob Olson has the latest on the efforts.