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.
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.