MILITARY
Free admission and lunch at ITOW Veterans Museum coming up on Veterans Day
At the ITOW Veterans Museum in Perham, Veterans Day is especially important. Based on the oral histories of area veterans, the museum features state-of-the-art audio-visual exhibits where the stories of these remarkable men and women are told “in their own words.” Open year round, the museum offers free admission on Veterans Day.November 06, 2009
Field Service Orientation class set in Deer Creek
Deer Creek American Legion Auxiliary Unit 238 will host a Field Service Orientation class at 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the Deer Creek Community Center.November 06, 2009
VFW hosting Veterans Day gathering
The Veterans Day program at the VFW will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11. There will be a dinner from 5-7 p.m. and the program is at 7:30 p.m.November 06, 2009
Rampaart takes over as local Guard commander
First Lieutenant Peter B. Rampaart recently took command of the local Guard unit at a ceremony at the Wadena Armory.
November 06, 2009
WDC schools will honor veterans
Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools will be honoring all veterans at their Veterans Day programs on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
November 06, 2009
What is so special about a veteran?
For Veterans Day, I would like to share this with you all.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , November 06, 2009
Young patriots
The Wadena-Deer Creek Elementary School Annual Veterans Day Program is set for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Memorial Auditorium.
October 30, 2009
Civilian Conservation Corps is topic of free lecture 
The final speaker in the Fall Lecture Series will be Barbara W. Sommer who will talk about her book, “Hard Work and a Good Deal” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 at the ITOW Veterans Museum in Perham.
October 30, 2009
HSM launches a toll-free Minnesota food help line
The need for food assistance has increased due to the current economic environment. Rising joblessness, health care costs, a deepening recession and impending safety-net cuts are leaving many Minnesotans with less income for food. Without food assistance, families and seniors often cut back on meals or meal quality.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , October 30, 2009
Verndale native tests himself in Warfighter Challenge
As he staggered across the finish line after a 15-mile endurance march with flak vest, helmet, rifle and a nearly 60-pound backpack, a native of Verndale had the feeling of sheer relief.
By Randy Roughton , October 23, 2009
Pohlman, Johnson graduate from One Station Unit Training
Army National Guard Pfc. Jarred S. Pohlman, son of Jon and Margaret Pohlman of Sebeka and a 2009 graduate of Sebeka school, and Army National Guard Pfc. Jonathon C. Johnson, son of Tim Johnson of Menahga and Theresa Johnson of Wadena and a 2009 graduate of Sebeka school, have graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Ky., which included basic combat training and advanced individual training.October 23, 2009
Veterans eligible for some hunting benefits while home on leave
With deer hunting season fast approaching, here are some of the benefits that veterans, active duty Minnesota residents, returning National Guard, and recently released service members are eligible for.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , October 23, 2009
VA extends Agent Orange benefits to more veterans
Relying on an independent study by the Institute of Medicine, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki decided to establish a service-connection for Vietnam veterans with three specific illnesses based on the latest evidence of an association with the herbicides referred to Agent Orange.By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , October 16, 2009
VFW sponsoring local Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen contests
The Wadena VFW is sponsoring the Voice of Democracy and Patroit’s Pen contests locally.October 16, 2009
Tappe employed ‘footwork’ to see Washington landmarks
Leroy Tappe traveled to the white cliffs of Dover to Omaha Beach all the way to Berlin during World War II. And this September the Wadena resident finally flew to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial built to honor him and others who served in the war.
By Sara Hacking , October 09, 2009
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OUR VOICES Franken seeks soldier mental health aid
U.S. Sen. Al Franken wants federal funds to pay for mental health screenings for military personnel returning from overseas. “Congress needs to take action to address the shortfalls in the military’s system of identifying and caring for post-traumatic stress injuries,” Franken sai
Posted by: Don Davis on Sep 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Military loss loans available
Minnesota businesses financially hurt when an employee is called to military service may obtain interest-free loans. Loans of $5,000 to $20,000 are available to small businesses, the state Department of Employment and Economic Development announced. "Small businesses can face economic hardshi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 30, 2009 at 7:46 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Free military letters
A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., would provide free mail from military personnel overseas to their family members back home. The House passed the measure 389-22. It still needs Senate approval. “The families of our service members, in a very tangible way, serve alongsi
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM | Capitol Chatter
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