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.
New Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum design, timeline announced
The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has announced renderings of a proposed new $33 million facility that would increase its campus to 40,000 square-feet across 32 acres - all in an effort to tell the stories of those who have served.
The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has announced renderings of a proposed new $33 million facility that would increase its campus to 40,000 square-feet across 32 acres - all in an effort to tell the stories of those who have served.
3M’s Aero Technologies files bankruptcy following faulty earplug claims
Hearing more than 200,000 combined claims that its Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 were faulty, 3M subsidiary Aearo Technologies has initiated filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Hearing more than 200,000 combined claims that its Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 were faulty, 3M subsidiary Aearo Technologies has initiated filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Volunteers at Minneapolis clinic fit wounded Ukrainian soldiers with new prosthetic limbs
It?s been a long journey for a group of Ukrainian soldiers that arrived in Minnesota this weekend. The five soldiers lost their legs while fighting for their homeland, and now they're in the process of recovering at Minneapolis? Limb Lab.
It?s been a long journey for a group of Ukrainian soldiers that arrived in Minnesota this weekend. The five soldiers lost their legs while fighting for their homeland, and now they're in the process of recovering at Minneapolis? Limb Lab.
Minnesota veterans, families can apply for service bonus money starting Thursday
Minnesota veterans or veteran's families who served during the Global War on Terrorism can now apply for hundreds of dollars in post-9/11 veteran service bonuses from the state.
Minnesota veterans or veteran's families who served during the Global War on Terrorism can now apply for hundreds of dollars in post-9/11 veteran service bonuses from the state.
Navy trumpeter recalls playing taps for Black sailor?s funeral in South
Bob Works proudly served in the U.S. Navy as trumpet player from 1960-64. He played with the Navy band on board the aircraft carriers USS Independence and the USS Enterprise where he once played "Hail to the Chief" for President John F. Kennedy when he boarded the ship.
Bob Works proudly served in the U.S. Navy as trumpet player from 1960-64. He played with the Navy band on board the aircraft carriers USS Independence and the USS Enterprise where he once played "Hail to the Chief" for President John F. Kennedy when he boarded the ship.
Town Ball Tour: Bryan Wilkens of the Ray Wilkens Memorial Fund
Bryan Wilkens, a former Plato Blue Jay, runs Ray Wilkens Memorial Fund, which benefits McLeod County Veterans Association. The team presented a check to the fund at the June 1 Town Ball game.
Bryan Wilkens, a former Plato Blue Jay, runs Ray Wilkens Memorial Fund, which benefits McLeod County Veterans Association. The team presented a check to the fund at the June 1 Town Ball game.
WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in St. Paul
Ernie Lamson, a World War II veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne, marked his 100th birthday Sunday afternoon with a party at Gabe's by the Park in St. Paul.
Ernie Lamson, a World War II veteran who served with the 82nd Airborne, marked his 100th birthday Sunday afternoon with a party at Gabe's by the Park in St. Paul.
Unsung Heroes: FOX Corporation recognizes Minnesota veteran's family with grant
A wounded soldier and his family are being recognized by FOX Corporation for their commitment to help others.
A wounded soldier and his family are being recognized by FOX Corporation for their commitment to help others.
93-year-old WW2 veteran sends thousands of fallen soldiers off on the right note
Over the last 18 years, Harry Reiner has played his trusty trumpet at more than 2,000 military funerals.
Over the last 18 years, Harry Reiner has played his trusty trumpet at more than 2,000 military funerals.
60 Minnesota military families get meal kits for Thanksgiving dinners
Organizers offered the food as a gesture of gratitude, also knowing that rising food prices have made the holidays more of a hardship this year.
Organizers offered the food as a gesture of gratitude, also knowing that rising food prices have made the holidays more of a hardship this year.
Minnesota lawmakers push bill to add Vet Centers in Minnesota
State and federal lawmakers in Minnesota marked Veterans Day on Thursday by urging the passage of legislation to bring more Vet Centers to Minnesota.
State and federal lawmakers in Minnesota marked Veterans Day on Thursday by urging the passage of legislation to bring more Vet Centers to Minnesota.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery collecting donations for remembrance wreaths
The Fort Snelling National Cemetery is asking Minnesotans to consider saying thank you with a $15-dollar donation that will buy a remembrance wreath for one of the more than 260,000 veterans buried there.
The Fort Snelling National Cemetery is asking Minnesotans to consider saying thank you with a $15-dollar donation that will buy a remembrance wreath for one of the more than 260,000 veterans buried there.
Minnesota lawmakers push bill to add Veteran Centers in Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers are pushing a bill that will support facilities that help veterans with mental health struggles.
Minnesota lawmakers are pushing a bill that will support facilities that help veterans with mental health struggles.
No prison time for man who pleads guilty to manslaughter in St. Paul firefighter's death
The alleged gunman’s brother avoided prison time when he agreed to a plea deal on a manslaughter charge that calls for a three-year probation period.
The alleged gunman’s brother avoided prison time when he agreed to a plea deal on a manslaughter charge that calls for a three-year probation period.
Vietnam veteran with cancer given VIP treatment at Twins game
After a post on social media went viral, a Vietnam veteran with stage four terminal cancer is celebrating a VIP night at Target Field for the Twins game.
After a post on social media went viral, a Vietnam veteran with stage four terminal cancer is celebrating a VIP night at Target Field for the Twins game.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.