Taliban fighters capture Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan's 4th largest city
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Afghanistan's fourth-largest city fell into the hands of Taliban fighters Saturday, according to a lawmaker.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Minnesota National Guard soldiers to assist with Washington wildfire response
Members of the Minnesota National Guard will be helping with the wildfire response in Washington, according to Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard will be helping with the wildfire response in Washington, according to Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
World War II veteran receives medal 75 years after it was awarded
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
After 75 years, a World War II veteran collected a Bronze Star Medal after he unknowingly won it.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
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.
Chisago County chief deputy gives shoeless veteran his boots
A Chisago County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for a random act of kindness.
A Chisago County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for a random act of kindness.
Biden to begin evacuating Afghans who aided US military during war
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.
With American troops withdrawing, pressure has been mounting for the Biden administration to plan a military evacuation of Afghans who supported U.S. military operations during two decades of war in their country.
78 years later, WWII airman to be buried back home in Minnesota
It was an emotional moment for one WWII airman's family as his remains were returned home.
It was an emotional moment for one WWII airman's family as his remains were returned home.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Minnesota's last survivor of the Bataan Death March dies at 101
The last living survivor of the Bataan Death March from Minnesota died this weekend at the age of 101.
The last living survivor of the Bataan Death March from Minnesota died this weekend at the age of 101.
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.
Military sexual assault prosecution changes backed by Biden
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
President Biden is backing a major change to the military justice system that would remove decisions on prosecuting sex assault cases from commanders.
US airstrikes target Iran-backed militia groups in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
The U.S. military targeted three operational and weapons storage facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in Syria and Iraq, officials said.
Deceased Minnesota Marine honored with processional through southern Minnesota
A marine from Mountain Lake, Minnesota that died in Japan last week will be honored by southern Minnesota residents as his body is transported home Thursday.
A marine from Mountain Lake, Minnesota that died in Japan last week will be honored by southern Minnesota residents as his body is transported home Thursday.
Nearly 650 US troops to remain in Afghanistan, officials say
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
U.S. officials tell The Associated Press that about 650 U.S. troops are expected to be kept in Afghanistan to provide security for the American diplomatic presence after the Pentagon completes its military withdrawal, which is set to be largely done in the next two weeks.
Minnesota WWII vet receives award for heroism during German U-boat attack
A Minnesota merchant marine captain received an award his heroism in World War II.
A Minnesota merchant marine captain received an award his heroism in World War II.