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American Legion to meet at WDC Elementary

Wadena American Legion Post 171 will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30 at the elementary school. Fore more information, contact Mike Ittner at (218) 639-9813. All members are encouraged to attend. All veterans are invited.

November 20, 2009

Grant will help Veterans Notes reach TV airwaves, Web

A Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs grant may help Wadena County Veterans Service Officer David Anderson’s weekly update reach the TV airwaves and the Internet.

November 20, 2009

Planning to switch to the post-911 GI bill? Choose your option carefully

Veterans must weigh their GI Bill options carefully before choosing to switch from the Montgomery GI Bill to the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. Now there is yet another reason you may want to hold off on making the switch: the chance to get 12 more months of education benefits if you use up your MGIB first.

By David A. Anderson Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , November 20, 2009

Woelfel graduates basic training

Air Force Airman Benjamin J. Woelfel graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

November 20, 2009

WDC Elementary honors Veterans Day winners

WDC Elementary honors Veterans Day winners Essay Contest “What Veteran’s Day Means to Me” 5th Grade - 1st Place Stephen Spilman Nolan Killian Jaqualine Judd 5th Grade - 2nd Place Rachel Schwartz Tyler Scott Elen Teiken 6th Grade - 1st Place Wyatt Fitzsimmons Elijah Schmitz Hannah Vorderbruggen 6th Grade - 2nd Place Ashley Orr Beth Schmitz Logan Burcham

November 13, 2009

WDC High School salutes veterans

WDC High School salutes veterans In a moving tribute to all veterans, Wadena-Deer Creek Schools displayed great patriotism during their Veterans Day programs on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

By Dana Pavek, WDC schools/Photos by Sara Hacking , November 13, 2009

Alarming unemployment rate seen for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans

Congressman Steve Buyer has expressed dismay over a government report released Sept. 18 that shows skyrocketing unemployment for recently discharged veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan.

By David A. Anderson, Wadena County Veteran Service Officer , November 13, 2009

Delta Company

Delta Company The Delta Company 2-136 “Demons,” based in Wadena, are led by First Lt. Peter B. Rampaart (far left) and First Sgt. Ken V. Schmitz (far right). The soldiers proudly serve the community, the state and the nation.

November 13, 2009

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

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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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