Veterans
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.
National commander is coming to Veterans Day on the Hill
This year, the tour runs from northwest Minnesota through the center of the state and ends in the Cities. It stops in the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th districts.
Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Brad Lindsay to serve as commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Lindsay has been serving as temporary commissioner since September.
Minnesota American Legion Foundation and Hastings Post 47 team up to provide minivan to veteran
HASTINGS — Members of American Legion Post 47 in Hastings joined forces with Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Cottage Grove Lions Club and the Minnesota American Legion Foundation to help acquire a motor vehicle for a veteran in need.
American Legion provides 500-plus pheasants to veterans in the homes
This year is the 82nd year in a row of the Minnesota American Legion providing this specialty to the veterans in the homes.
Decorated Vehicle Parade held on Veterans Day
Cars, trucks, vans and floats were decorated Nov. 11 for the Decorated Vehicle Parade at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
