Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight

Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.

Dozens of veterans honored at brunch in Bloomington ahead of Veterans Day

Monday, people across the country will be recognized for their bravery and time served in the military as the nation marks Veterans Day.

Highway renamed for slain Minnesota soldier

Nearly a decade after a Minnesota war hero died defending his country, his parents saw a stretch of highway in his hometown named in his honor.

Tee It Up for the Troops fundraiser enters 15th year

Despite rain and gray skies, hundreds of golfers took to the links across the Twin Cities as part of a fundraising effort to help veterans.

'Tee It Up for the Troops' golf tournament raises money to help veterans
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A golf tournament called "Tee It Up for Troops" raises money for PTSD research and treatment, suicide prevention and employment and rehabilitation for those who have served in the military.

Can-Do Canines puppies move on to next stage of service dog training
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A litter of puppies trained by prisoners is moving on to the next stage of their training to become service dogs through Can-Do Canines.

Minnesota State helps veterans turn military experience into college credit
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As Veterans Day nears, one of the greatest gifts Minnesota can give to the men and women who have served our nation is the gift of higher education.

Veterans 'unmask' their brain injuries through art
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his fall, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance invited veterans in Sauk Center and Anoka to tell the stories of their injuries and recovery on blank canvases of a mask.

Minnesota dog trainer serves those with invisible wounds of war
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Sam Daly has an uncanny connection with canines. He loves dogs them so much that after graduating from college with a music degree, he decided to go into business as a dog trainer.

Group renovating cottages at old hospital for vets
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Once shuttered and on the list to be torn down, historic cottages in Anoka are now home to veterans and their families, still healing from the silent wounds of war. A community of volunteers made it all possible.�

Sen. Klobuchar and veteran's family push for awareness on burn pit exposure
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A grieving metro area family is teaming up with Senator Amy Klobuchar to bring attention to a potentially dangerous health risk facing some recent veterans.