Foundation donates Lake Elmo, Minn. smart home to disabled veteran and his family
A veteran, who was injured fighting in Afghanistan, and his family got the chance to move into a new smart home on Thursday, thanks to a donation from a charity group that helps those who've served our country.
A veteran, who was injured fighting in Afghanistan, and his family got the chance to move into a new smart home on Thursday, thanks to a donation from a charity group that helps those who've served our country.
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Minneapolis VA offering COVID-19 vaccines to all enrolled veterans
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System announced Friday it is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age.
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System announced Friday it is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age.
Study: More veterans looking to buy homes
More veterans are on the market to buy a home than previously expected, according to a new study.
More veterans are on the market to buy a home than previously expected, according to a new study.
Marine vet whose legs were blown off in Iraq now is only 2nd double amputee police officer in US
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
A Marine veteran from Texas who had his legs blown off by a roadside bomb in Iraq has become only the second double amputee police officer in the United States.
Gov. Walz announces end to veteran homelessness in 5 metro counties
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that five suburban metro area counties have effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that five suburban metro area counties have effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Army's 'Captain America' dies by suicide after nearly a dozen combat tours
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”
VA employee sentenced to 16 years in prison for orchestrating $19M health care corruption scheme
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Prince was also ordered to pay nearly $20 million in restitution to the Veteran’s Health Administration.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Joseph Prince was also ordered to pay nearly $20 million in restitution to the Veteran’s Health Administration.
WWII bomber flies over Twin Cities cemeteries to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members.
A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members.
Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors veteran's family with Bronze Star he never received
Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented a Minnesota family with a bronze star Sunday afternoon.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented a Minnesota family with a bronze star Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota veterans prepare for virtual Memorial Day program
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing for an unusual Memorial Day as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing for an unusual Memorial Day as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Virtual Memorial Day program to replace live events at State Veterans Cemeteries this year
Memorial Day in Minnesota will look a little different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Memorial Day in Minnesota will look a little different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota woman celebrates military college commissioning ceremony virtually
Across the country, commencements and celebrations are being postponed, but for a young woman from Shoreview, Minnesota, it’s a date that couldn’t wait.
Across the country, commencements and celebrations are being postponed, but for a young woman from Shoreview, Minnesota, it’s a date that couldn’t wait.
$6.2 million in $1,000 grants now available to qualified Minnesota veterans
The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.
The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.
Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.