House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
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.
Minnesota marine found dead off coast of Japan
A Minnesota marine was found dead off the coast of Japan Wednesday after he reportedly got caught in a rip current while swimming.
A Minnesota marine was found dead off the coast of Japan Wednesday after he reportedly got caught in a rip current while swimming.
Marine recruit dies in ‘The Crucible’ training, prompts investigation
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Military officials said Pfc. Dalton Beals, 19, died during the final challenge in his training, and an investigation is now underway.
Montgomery, Minnesota: Where every day is Memorial Day
In Montgomery, Minnesota, a 365-day-a-year veterans memorial has become the calling card for a town overflowing with pride for its veterans.
In Montgomery, Minnesota, a 365-day-a-year veterans memorial has become the calling card for a town overflowing with pride for its veterans.
World War II bomber flyover becomes Memorial Day tradition in Minnesota
The World War II-era B-25 bomber flew over Twin Cities area cemeteries Monday in what is becoming a Memorial Day tradition in Minnesota.
The World War II-era B-25 bomber flew over Twin Cities area cemeteries Monday in what is becoming a Memorial Day tradition in Minnesota.
Blaine hosts new Memorial Day ceremony to remember native son
In Blaine, a native son was remembered in the first-ever Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
In Blaine, a native son was remembered in the first-ever Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
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.
Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
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.
Biden to leave troops in Afghanistan beyond May 1 deadline, sets 9/11 as new target, official says
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
President Joe Biden has decided to leave American troops in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline negotiated with the Taliban by the Trump administration, and has set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the new goal, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
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.
Human errors, mechanical woes caused Marine tank sinking that killed 9 off San Clemente coast
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.
Inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking of a seafaring tank last year off Southern California that killed nine service members, according to findings of a Marine Corps investigation released Thursday.