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.
Man moves up opening day for Minnesota center to help his fellow veterans
Shawn Alderman says his new healing center in Dayton, Minn. will focus on helping his fellow veterans.
Shawn Alderman says his new healing center in Dayton, Minn. will focus on helping his fellow veterans.
Man moves up opening day for Minnesota center to help his fellow veterans
A sprawling estate has been in Shawn Alderman's family for generations will soon help veterans heal from the toll being in the armed services can take.
A sprawling estate has been in Shawn Alderman's family for generations will soon help veterans heal from the toll being in the armed services can take.
Missing therapy dog reunited with owner after police receive tip
A missing therapy dog is back with her owner after police received a tip that led them to dog and her owner's stolen vehicle, according to St. Paul police.
A missing therapy dog is back with her owner after police received a tip that led them to dog and her owner's stolen vehicle, according to St. Paul police.
Klobuchar highlights funding to build 3 new Minnesota veterans homes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans’ homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans’ homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Klobuchar highlights funding to build 3 new Minnesota veterans homes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans? homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar stopped by the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus Sunday to call for federal funding for veterans? homes hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.