Veterans
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.
Commissioner: MDVA now has 4 cemeteries, to have 8 homes
This last year has seen some major accomplishments. After years of advocacy, planning and construction, MDVA completed four major construction projects: the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery was dedicated in August when the first interments were held and three new Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston are close to opening.
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Book documents Post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has produced a new book documenting the stories of veterans from the Land of 10,000 Lakes who fought in the Global War on Terrorism.
What does Fund 85 do?
Your charity makes a difference. Here, the Legionnaire provides our readers with Fund 85 money disbursed Jan.-July. The funds don’t go to the veteran, but, rather, to the need, such as a landlord or utility.