Veterans
Pine City Post 51 celebrates WWII veteran’s 99th birthday
Ledin served in the Navy 1943-1946, shortly after he graduated from North Branch High School in May 1943. Howard graduated from Bainbridge Naval Training Station as a radioman.
Hennepin County declares ‘functional zero’ when it comes to veteran homelessness
MINNEAPOLIS — On Oct. 15, Hennepin County declared “functional zero” when it comes to veteran homelessness.
Letter: Father will turn 100 years old
I am writing to you in regard to my father, Leonard Wilde. He is a member of Plainview Post 179. He will turn 100 years old on Feb. 4, 2025, and we are planning a lunch reception at the Plainview post on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.
American Legion helping out at Fisher House
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Legion Department of Minnesota’s Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation staff is asking for volunteers to help with outdoors work at the Fisher House on the campus of the Minneapolis VA.
Recent 6th District commander served as a medic and was shot in Iraq
IRONTON — A lot of folks throughout the Minnesota American Legion Family know Anthony Koop from statewide get-togethers — rallies, conventions and conferences. He’s smiling, making jokes and, when he was 6th District commander this past year, usually winning membership awards.
What are these hospital ratings?
Here are star ratings of some well-known area hospitals.
VA Minneapolis breaks ground on new Women’s Clinic bldg.
MINNEAPOLIS — Doctors, nurses, federal politicians, veterans and their spouses, VA officials, state officials and media crews gathered on the east side of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 13, to break ground on construction of the long-awaited Women’s Clinic.
VA offers walk-in flu shots for veterans for next 3 Thursdays
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is offering walk-in flu shot clinics for veterans the next three Thursdays at all 15 locations.
St. Cloud VA 100th anniversary celebration set for Sept. 14
ST. CLOUD — Veterans and family members, retired and former employees and members of the greater St. Cloud community are invited to attend the St. Cloud VA Medical Center’s 100th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Minneapolis VA Women’s Clinic is requesting ideas for the name
MINNEAPOLIS — In advance of the groundbreaking for a new Women’s Clinic at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, leaders announce they are now accepting nominations for a Women Veteran to name the clinic after.
Uniforms, tuxes and dresses make for a fun evening in Spring Grove
SPRING GROVE — The 17th annual Military Ball, hosted by the military family, was held April 20 at the Fest Building in Spring Grove.
Resolutions of the 2024 Department of Minnesota Convention
WHEREAS, anthrax is a potentially lethal infectious disease caused by the Bacillus anthracis bacteria, and WHEREAS, military personnel, including veterans, may be at an increased risk of exposure to anthrax due to their service and occupational duties, and ...