Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served
On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.
On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.
Have excess Halloween candy? Operation Gratitude seeks sweet donations to put in military care packages
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization focused on giving back to military and public service personnel, is asking for donations for its annual Halloween Candy Give-Back.
Remains of Korean War soldier from Minnesota identified, funeral to be held in Red Wing
A Korean War soldier will be finally coming home to Minnesota decades after he died as a prisoner of war, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
A Korean War soldier will be finally coming home to Minnesota decades after he died as a prisoner of war, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
‘We’ve been blessed’: Retired Air Force veteran wins $4M from scratch-off lottery ticket
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
A retired Air Force veteran from Tennessee became a millionaire after winning a lottery game.
WWII veterans sign names on model B-25 to fly in special ceremony
World War II veterans were honored in a ceremony at the Waverly Gardens Senior Center, which is home to nearly two dozen of these special veterans. More than 20 men and women who once signed their names to the war effort signed once more to the memories. In this case, it was on the wings of a model plane built to replicate the B-25 bomber, Miss Mitchell.
World War II veterans were honored in a ceremony at the Waverly Gardens Senior Center, which is home to nearly two dozen of these special veterans. More than 20 men and women who once signed their names to the war effort signed once more to the memories. In this case, it was on the wings of a model plane built to replicate the B-25 bomber, Miss Mitchell.
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.
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.
'Mixed emotions': Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard members deploying to Iraq and Kuwait
Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are preparing to deploy to Kuwait and Iraq, where they will be overseas for the next year.
Nearly 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers are preparing to deploy to Kuwait and Iraq, where they will be overseas for the next year.
Funeral home invites general public to attend veteran’s service who has no family left
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.
A Massachusetts funeral home invited the general public to attend the funeral of a veteran who had no family left.
700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers set to deploy to Middle East
Almost 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers will deploy to the Middle East after a departure ceremony Friday morning.
Almost 700 Minnesota National Guard soldiers will deploy to the Middle East after a departure ceremony Friday morning.
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.
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.
Pentagon approves $3.6B in funds from military projects to build 175 miles of Trump's border wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
'Tee It Up for the Troops' golf tournament raises money to help veterans
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.
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.
Stray dog rescued by U.S. airman in N. Macedonia finds new home in Minneapolis
A journey more than 5,000 miles in the making ended with a stray dog finding a new home in Minneapolis. But it wouldn't have happened without quite the effort from a member of our U.S. Military.
A journey more than 5,000 miles in the making ended with a stray dog finding a new home in Minneapolis. But it wouldn't have happened without quite the effort from a member of our U.S. Military.
Can-Do Canines puppies move on to next stage of service dog training
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.
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.
Generations of servicemen and women honor veterans of World War I on 100th anniversary
It's been 100 years since peace fell over battlefields in Northern France, marking the end of what was known as the ?Great War.?
It's been 100 years since peace fell over battlefields in Northern France, marking the end of what was known as the ?Great War.?
Minnesota State helps veterans turn military experience into college credit
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
A Korean War veteran reacts to the remains of U.S. soldiers returning
Fox 9's Leah Beno caught up with a Korean War veteran to get his reaction about the remains of American soldiers coming home.
Fox 9's Leah Beno caught up with a Korean War veteran to get his reaction about the remains of American soldiers coming home.
Group renovating cottages at old hospital for vets
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.�
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.�