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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

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

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

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 PressPass

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

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

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 Chatter

OUR 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 Chatter

OUR 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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