A St. Cloud Area veteran organization held their 5th annual awards ceremony on Wednesday night, the 74th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
A Minnesota veteran who was once part of the elite Marine Security Guard protecting U.S. embassies recalls the deadly night 50 years ago when the U.S. Embassy in Saigon was attacked.
A man that's lived in St. Cloud for the majority of his life, served his country and lends a helping hand to anyone in need has won the Marine of the Year award.
An 85-year-old veteran in Avon was recently able to return to his home from a nursing facility after having his leg amputated, thanks to a state initiative. Ernie Opatz is one of more than 2,200 Minnesotans who have left nursing homes thanks to the Return to Community initiative.