Don't be surprised if you see a lot of emergency response vehicles around Camp Ripley tomorrow (Friday). Camp Ripley is conducting an Emergency Response Exercise both on and off the post.
Everyday Heroes -- A new WJON weekly series spotlighting those who put their life on the line everyday to keep our communities safe. This week's episode features the National Guard.
The newest Yellow Ribbon networks are scheduled to be proclaimed tomorrow (Wednesday) at a Yellow Ribbon Proclamation Ceremony being held at Camp Ripley's Emergency Management Training Center.
The Camp Ripley Fire Department battled two fires within the training area of the camp, while Gov. Dayton activated the National Guard to help fight other fires around the state.
For those of you who live near Camp Ripley, expect to see and smell smoke over the next several days. The Camp Ripley Fire Department will conduct controlled burns today (Monday) through Friday, between the hours of noon and 8:00 p.m.
Earlier this month we marked the 10th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war. With Operation New Dawn, U.S. soldiers are no longer serving in combat missions in Iraq, but we still have a lot troops in the region.