Veterans
SAL seeks disabled veterans to participate in turkey, deer hunts
The Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Minnesota is looking for disabled vetearns interested in participating in the John Zgoda Disabled Veterans Deer Hunt and the Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt, both at Legionville.
Minneapolis VA Health Care System receives top marks in 2026 CMS report
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis VA Health Care System has received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report.
‘Life is short’ says 104-year-old veteran
ALBERT LEA — Freeborn County’s oldest veteran celebrated his 104th birthday the morning of March 12 with a party at Albert Lea American Legion Post 56.
Veterans Campground is turning 100
MARINE ON ST. CROIX —The Disabled Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake turns 100 this year, and the camground plans to have a big celebration over Memorial Day Weekend.
New Ulm buries hero namesake of Post 132
NEW ULM — New Ulm laid to rest one of its finest on Saturday, May 2.
VA Resource Fair & Claims Clinic for veterans to be held in west metro
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will host the Veterans Resource Fair & Claims Clinic on Tuesday, May 12, providing veterans from Carver, McLeod and Scott counties with an opportunity to file a claim and learn about VA health care.
The Military Ball is rolling once again
SPRING GROVE — The 19th annual Military Ball is slated for Saturday, April 25, in the Fest Building, 110 N. Division St., Spring Grove.
Veterans Day on the Hill is April 23
American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley and Disabled American Veterans National Commander Coleman Nee are set to speak.
VA Physician and Provider of the Year work at Minneapolis VA
WASHINGTON — Dr. Karen Armbrust and nurse practitioner Amy Stanwood of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System were honored by The American Legion for their excellent care to veterans.
New Ulm Post 132 to see namesake hero buried
NEW ULM — Siefert-Bianchi Post 132 has existed since 1919. Here is story behind the second name in its title.
Spectacle Shoppe founder gained his passion in the military
NEW BRIGHTON — David Ulrich was the youngest of eight kids. One day, he asked his father for a quarter.
