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Military Museum Approved For $15k Grant

Ashli Gerdes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:56:43 +0000

A $15,000 grant will go towards improving the Minnesota Military Museum on Camp Ripley.

Push To Help Minnesota Veterans Find Jobs Pays Off

The Associated Press — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:44:38 +0000

An intensive effort to help Minnesota veterans find civilian jobs is paying off. National Guard officials say most of the 2,700 soldiers from the "Red Bull" Division who returned from the Mideast last spring have found work.

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Franken On Homeless Veterans

Ashli Gerdes — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:00:24 +0000

A focused effort to reduce homelessness among veterans has led to a significant decline over the past four years.

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New Sauk Centre Home For Veterans Opens [VIDEO]

Ashli Gerdes — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:00:47 +0000

The Eagles Nest in Sauk Centre was a dream that one mother had. It was meant to be a place where war veterans could surround themselves with people that were there to understand them and give them a home.

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Clergy Forum to Address Returning Veterans Issues

Lee Voss — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:01:06 +0000

Central Minnesota clergy will gather for a special meeting Thursday to share ideas on how to help returning veterans transition back to civilian life. The Clergy Forum will be led by Minnesota National Guard Chief of Chaplains John Morris.

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Health Care Providers Invited to Vets Hospice Conference

Lee Voss — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:01:03 +0000

Health care providers and employees of health care organizations are invited to attend the 2nd annual "We Honor Veterans: Partnering on End of Life Care" conference. It will teach how to grow the collaboration of government and non-government organizations.

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More Veterans at SCSU, SCTCC Campuses

Jim Maurice — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:33:57 +0000

The number of veterans on Minnesota college campuses has been steadily rising. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system says system wide enrollment of veterans is up 57% since 2008.

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Veterans Show Off Artistic Talents During Competitve VA Exhibit [GALLERY]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:37:50 +0000

The VA Art Showcase is on right now - check out some work by the award-winning veteran artists.

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Minnesota Gets $1M to Improve Transportation for Vets

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:14:43 +0000

Minnesota is getting a federal grant to help veterans and their families get around in their communities.

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St. Cloud VA to Offer Flu Shots

Lee Voss — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:01:47 +0000

The St. Cloud VA Health System has scheduled a number of flu clinics this fall for veterans and their families. Veterans enrolled with the VA can get their shots for free and without an appointment. The shots are available at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center or any of the three clinics in central Minnesota.

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Minnesota Tax Benefit Extended For Veterans

The Associated Press — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:52:29 +0000

State officials say a property tax break has been extended to five years for the surviving spouses of disabled Minnesota veterans. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito says he hopes the extension will help ease the financial burden on the families of veterans with permanent and total disabilities.

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Stearns County Vets Eligible For Federal Disaster Assistance

Jim Maurice — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:01:15 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is offering Disaster Relief Grants to veterans in Stearns County. Veterans, their families and surviving spouses who who have had storm damage since July 1st are eligible for up to $750 in federal reimbursement assistance funds.

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Veterans Bill Prompts Clash; Budget Work Remains

Lee Voss — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:35:40 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP negotiators for a state government spending bill are clashing over potential cuts to veterans programs with two weeks left in the regular session.

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Stearns County Asks For Pictures For Tribute To Veterans

Jim Maurice — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:05:46 +0000

Stearns County is looking for pictures of veterans for it's website. They're asking you to send a picture of local men and women who have served in the armed forces, along with a short story about them.

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Flood Relief Grants Available For Veterans

Jim Maurice — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:57:19 +0000

The state Department of Veterans Affairs says flood relief grants are available for veterans in about half of Minnesota's 87 counties. Department officials say veterans, surviving spouses and families may be eligible for reimbursement assistance funds of up to $750 if no other state or federal assistance was given for spring flooding.

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St. Cloud VA Health Care To Remain Intact In The Event Of Government Shut Down

Lee Voss — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:09:00 +0000

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System wants veterans to know in case of a government shutdown, they will continue to provide health care services. If an agreement isn't reached in Congress, the government will shutdown at midnight.

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Veterans Honored Tonight At Apollo Basketball Game

Jim Maurice — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:01:00 +0000

Veterans and active soldiers will be honored tonight (Friday) at St. Cloud Apollo High School. There will also be a halftime ceremony, and then a reception after the game.

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Minnesota Veterans To Announce 2011 Legislative Agenda

Jim Maurice — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:47:04 +0000

Minnesota veterans groups will be at the state Capitol Tuesday to announce their 2011 joint legislative agenda at Veterans Day on the Hill. Gov. Mark Dayton and retired Major General Larry Shellito, the newly appointed head of the Minnesota

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