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.

National Guard performs 2nd round of flyovers to honor COVID-19 workers throughout Greater Minnesota

Another round of Minnesota National Guard flyovers to honor essential workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic took place Wednesday throughout greater Minnesota and even parts of northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. 

Wisconsin National Guard to assist with special election on May 12

Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting at polling locations for the special election for the 7th congressional district race amid 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.

Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew

The Navy says a sailor who was hospitalized in intensive care on Guam last week has died of coronavirus-related complications.

Twin Cities father worries for his son, other Navy sailors stuck on U.S.S. Bunker Hill

The U.S. Navy is taking steps to protect sailors on an aircraft carrier where coronavirus has spread rapidly, but a Twin Cities father is harshly critical of the Navy’s response and worried that it’s too little, too late.

Wisconsin National Guard to help staff primary polling sites

Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will be assisting with polling site operations across the state for the upcoming primary on April 7, according to a press release.

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.

Minnesota officials assessing makeshift medical care sites across the state

With places like U.S. Bank Stadium sitting empty, the building is a potential place to set up hospital and clinic overflow as our health care system prepares for a surge of COVID-19 cases.

Retired military called upon for potential response to pandemic

The U.S. Army this week began reaching out to retired officers and soldiers who might be willing to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic response should their skills and expertise be required.

Minnesota soldier dies in barracks in South Korea

A soldier from Moorhead, Minnesota was found dead in her barracks at Camp Humphreys in South Korea over the weekend, according to a U.S. Army official.

Grand Princess passengers from Wisconsin return home late Sunday night

The 29 Wisconsin residents aboard the Grand Princess cruise are home Monday after arriving on a National Guard aircraft late Sunday night.