Veterans
Meet Minnesota’s PTSD doctor
Socrates, the great founder of Western philosophy, served as a hoplite in the Athenian army in the Peloponnesian War — at the siege of Potidaea in 432 BC, assault on Delium in 424 BC and the defense of Amphipolis BC in 422 BC. Hoplites were foot soldiers armed with spears and shields, commonly fighting in close formation. They were the infantry.
Bill lets counties help fund Veterans Day
ST. PAUL — It’s early in the short legislative session, and The American Legion already is working on getting laws passed that benefit veterans.
Know the Minnesota American Legion Legislative Priorities
We call on lawmakers to provide meaningful tax relief. The state has a large budget surplus and can afford to reduce how it taxes charities involved in gambling. Our posts pay more in charitable taxes than they give to the charities they support. Let’s help our veterans by cutting state taxes on charitable gambling.
Thrift store in Hibbing donates $10,000 to Silver Bay Veterans Home
HIBBING — The Silver Bay Veterans Home was delighted to accept a generous $10,000 donation from the Veterans Community Thrift Store in Hibbing. This donation will be used to purchase a van to help transport residents to events and other social and leisure activities in the community.
Bridge to Minneapolis Veterans Home reopens
MINNEAPOLIS — The historic truss bridge spanning Minnehaha Creek from Minnehaha Park to the Minneapolis Veterans Home reopened on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Minnesota Commander: First responders have families, too
Members of The American Legion across Minnesota and across the nation express their deep gratitude and appreciation for the difficult work men and women in the first responder fields of law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medicine do day in and day out. They save lives and make our communities safe.
Minneapolis bridge between VA and veterans home to close
MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Minnesota Department of Administration notified the Minneapolis Veterans Home that the historic truss bridge on our campus will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 until further notice.
American Heroes video of the Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt
American Heroes Outdoors heads to Camp Ripley in Central Minnesota for the Veteran Service Organizations Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt!
Turkey hunt for disabled veterans scheduled for Camp Ripley
CAMP RIPLEY — The Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt is set for April 30 to May 2 at Camp Ripley. Registration begins Feb. 1. Applications are due March 9.
Is it easier to return from deployment on active duty or with National Guard?
“The military was a good fit for me,” he said. “If you do a good job, people notice.”
Director: Minneapolis VA expanding services for veterans
By almost any measure, the Minneapolis VA provides high quality care. We measure this by a variety of means including surveys and inspections, visits by veteran service organization leaders and direct feedback from veterans on their experience, satisfaction and trust.