Veterans
Vet Center event is set for June 13
ST. CLOUD — Minnesota is getting a fourth Vet Center in the form of an outstation.
50th anniversary of the Vietnam War to be commemorated at MOA
BLOOMINGTON — There will be historical displays Thursday, June 13, to Saturday, June 15 at the Mall of America, with a commemorative program at 11 a.m. July 14.
Dedications planned for 3 new veterans homes
MONTEVIDEO — The three new Minnesota Veterans Homes are completed, and, finally, all the summer schedules for elected officials and civic leaders have aligned, allowing the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to announce dedication ceremonies.
What’s it like to be out in the blind with a disabled veteran hunting turkeys?
CAMP RIPLEY — Ray Nagengast, a disabled veteran and American Legion member of Buffalo Post 270, was one of the 34 disabled veterans who signed up as hunters for the 20th Veterans with Disabilities Turkey Hunt.
4 posts will host training for suicide prevention
BLOOMINGTON — Veterans and their supporters are invited to receive suicide-prevention training at four metro posts in June.
Veterans omnibus bill signed into law
ST. PAUL — In all of the hubbub at the State Capitol, one piece of business got done early.
Turkey hunt at Camp Ripley serves 34 disabled veterans
CAMP RIPLEY — Ray Nagengast, a disabled veteran and American Legion member of Buffalo Post 270, was one of the 34 disabled veterans who signed up as hunters for the 20th Veterans with Disabilities Turkey Hunt.
Forest Lake Post 225 remodels its post home
FOREST LAKE — Forest Lake Post 225 dedicated its remodeled post home on Thursday, April 25, with a ribbon cutting, champagne and many local officials.
This World War II veteran served in the Forgotten Theater; now he is 100
BAGLEY — In 1924, you could buy a new house for $7,720, a car for $265 and gas was 11 cents per gallon. It was the first year New York City hosted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jimmy Carter was born that year, as was George H.W. Bush.
National Commander Seehafer speaks at Moorhead Post 21
MOORHEAD — Purpose and relevance.