Veterans
Bravo Zulu House to open dog kennels for training service dogs
Commander Pam Krill wants members of The American Legion statewide to know they are invited to a grand opening ceremony at the Bravo Zulu House's men's home at 2949 230th St., Winnebago, at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, with a 10 a.m. ceremony start.
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.
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?
Minnesota Legionnaire to build an honor guard database
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legionnaire is compiling a database of honor guards across the state in an effort to aid the general public in finding honor guards for military funerals and other ceremonies.
Legislature: No to disabled vets; yes to Guard
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force asked lawmakers in St. Paul to do one thing this session: increase the Disabled Veterans Homestead Property Tax Exclusion.
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.