VETERANS

Local

Memorial Day: We are here, because they are there

The lives and memories of those who've served was brought back to life during Wadena's annual Memorial Day address.

Local

Memorial Wall is a lasting place of honor for area veterans

Just how does someone get their name on the Memorial Wall?

May 30, 2022 08:05 AM

Community

Horsager to deliver Wadena's Memorial Day address

Horsager has just returned from a trip on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

May 23, 2022 12:05 PM

Community

Scouts share kindness with cookies

Hewitt Girl Scout Troop 17 showed appreciation to Minnesota Veterans Homes last week through the gift of cookies.

May 18, 2022 05:30 PM

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Community

Free concert for Vietnam veterans planned at Daytona Int. Speedway

A musical lineup of country stars will greet veterans to the event.

May 10, 2022 07:54 PM

By Staff reports

Local

Comrades in cooking: BBQ Bootcamp draws veterans and law enforcement from across Midwest to Eagle Bend

The third annual barbecue event serves active and retired veterans and law enforcement members.

April 30, 2022 03:19 PM

By Michael Johnson

Minnesota

Minnesota WWII veteran, 96, honored with France's top award for his role in Battle of the Bulge

Minnesota 96-year-old Arnold "Buck" J. Zahratka told reporters that he was amazed by the commendation and reflected on his service in the U.S. Army during the pivotal battle.

March 24, 2022 03:02 PM

By Dana Ferguson

Worth knowing: The son of a Tuskegee Airman first served his country then served this Minnesota small town

Kevin Tendall Sr. passed away in his sleep Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at age 71.

December 14, 2021 04:20 PM

By Michael Johnson

Community

Verndale Veterans Day: Celebrating those who served and sacrificed

The Verndale Veterans Day program brought out a crowd of veterans and their families for breakfast and a program honoring their service.

November 11, 2021 01:21 PM

By Michael Johnson

Community

St. Peter honored with Quilt of Valor

Bernie St. Peter of Wadena was this year's veteran given a quilt personally made by the Homespun Quilt Club

November 10, 2021 07:30 AM

By Michael Johnson

Community

Veterans crisis line yard signs available for distribution

Veterans in crisis or anyone who is concerned about a Veteran can reach caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24/7 by calling 1-800-273-8255 and pressing 1. You can also place yard signs to help save lives by increasing awareness of the Veterans Crisis Line.

September 07, 2021 06:00 AM

By Staff reports

NewsMD

Flu vaccination clinics for eligible veterans across Central Minnesota

Veterans can get flu shots at drive-thru clinics in September and October.

September 19, 2020 05:00 AM

By Staff reports

Community

Menahga receives $10K for cemetery addition

Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) was awarded $45,700 in 2019 Innovation Funding from Sourcewell for R5DC’s Regional Yellow Ribbon Program. This comprehensive program creates awareness for the purpose of connecting service members, veterans and their families with community. It is designed to create efficiencies within the region by synchronizing community, county and company resources between and within the five-county region.

February 10, 2020 09:00 AM

By Staff reports