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.
50 push ups, 50 states, 50 days: Man stops in Minnesota for journey to fight veteran suicide
Over the course of 50 days, Darren Hafford plans to visit each state capitol and do 50 pushups, all part of an effort to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
Over the course of 50 days, Darren Hafford plans to visit each state capitol and do 50 pushups, all part of an effort to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
St. Paul neighborhood still honoring 4th of July
A neighbor planted 245 American flags along St. Paul's Lexington Parkway South for the Fourth of July, creating what he calls a "walk of honor" to remember veterans.
A neighbor planted 245 American flags along St. Paul's Lexington Parkway South for the Fourth of July, creating what he calls a "walk of honor" to remember veterans.
Trailblazing Minnesota woman who served in Navy during WWII laid to rest at Fort Snelling
Shirley Westlie left Minnesota to serve with the Navy during World War II. But her service to her community didn't end there.
Shirley Westlie left Minnesota to serve with the Navy during World War II. But her service to her community didn't end there.
Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.