Veterans
VA debuts vans for bringing medical care to the veterans
ST. PAUL — The Minneapolis VA Health Care System presented its new Mobile Medical Unit on Oct. 3 outside the Catholic Charities Opportunity Center in St. Paul.
Ride for the Stones raises $16,000
The ride broke all records; 126 bikes and 40 riders, “many” non-riders and a huge number of raffle items and food, raising over $16,000 to enable the purchased nearly 80 pavers.
Rick Cross transitioned from war to civilian life via public service
CHARLOTTE — In the late 1960s, the military was taking 5,000 men per month in Minnesota alone. It was the height of the Vietnam War.
DSO: Legionnaires don’t have to pay to file VA claims
Veterans should never have to worry about predators seeking to exploit their claims for financial gain.
$32 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum breaks ground
CAMP RIPLEY — With about 300 people in attendance and a World War II-era Navy bulldozer at the ready, the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum broke ground Sept. 17 on its new site outside of Camp Ripley.
President: We need veterans to help make poppies
We are in great need of veterans who would like to earn a stipend by making our poppies. We have a shortage of helping hands and only a veteran can receive the stipend.
Fund 85 Run raises money for helping veterans
The Fund 85 Run started out at Forest Lake Post 225 and went to Arcadia, Wis., and back on Aug. 19.
What about pot at the posts?
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature in mid-May passed a bill that legalizes the use of marijuana for people 21 or older. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill 10 days later.
Warrior Brewing out of Duluth makes Legion Lager
DULUTH — There is a beer growing in popularity throughout parts of Minnesota under the name “Legion Lager,” and the maker of it, Warrior Brewing, hopes this beverage corners the craft beer market for lagers.
Legacy Run raises dough for scholarships
Riders headed out from Pine City Post 51 on July 26 after experiencing hospitality and receiving donations.