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Meet the new chaplain: Mom, chaplain, community member
As your newly elected department chaplain, I want to say thank you to all those who placed their trust in me to serve in this capacity. It is humbling, and I pray that I will bring to this a sense of the sacred in all of who we are and the work before us.
Online reservation tickets now available for grand opening of Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
The museum will officially open its new 40,000-square-foot facility Sept. 11-13, during a three-day celebration featuring the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, historic warbird flyovers, veteran-led experiences, family activities, historical reenactors, live music, military vehicles and programs honoring veterans from every generation of service.
Commander: ‘You Matter’ is the theme for 2026-27
Those two words have become more than a slogan — they have become the foundation of everything I hope to accomplish this year.
Stillwater prison to offer free haircuts for veterans
BAYPORT — Army veteran and prison inmate Joe Soltis had an idea. What if inmates at the Stillwater prison gave free haircuts for veterans on Mondays?
Zimmerman Riders donate $12,000
On March 21, the Zimmerman American Legion Riders donated $12,000 to Patriot Assistance Dogs.
Hutchinson Unit 96 holds meat raffles at brewery
On Fridays, Hutchinson Unit 96 holds a monthly meat raffle at the 3BC Brewery.
Ironton Post 443 donates to Commander’s Project
President Robin Dorf and Commander Linda Dvorak stand for a photo with Ironton Post 443 Gambling Manager Anthony Koop.
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Coming out of your shell at Minnesota Boys State
Boys State alumni describe how attending Boys State changed their lives and set them up for success in the future. "You get to have this new experience with all these other leaders from around the state."
Veterans Day at Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley Post 1776 provided colors at a Veterans Day observance at Apple Valley High School.
WWII History Round Table: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
End of Pacific War – V-J Day Program 80th Anniversary. JOHN McMANUS, Author of TO THE END OF THE EARTH and JON PARSHALL will be joined by Veterans of the War in the Pacific to discuss the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb and the factors that led to the surrender of Japan to end World War II
Tango Alpha Lima: How to declutter your life, improve mental wellness
Army veteran Dan Kunze, who joined the National Guard after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, talks about his new role as co-host of the Warrior Money podcast on Yahoo Finance, mental health, time management and other topics. Kunze, who appeared in an earlier episode about his role as vice chairman of Task Force Movement, also discussed impostor syndrome for military veterans, national security, technology, and civic leadership.