Friday Digest: March 3

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Friday Digest: March 3, 2017

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This Week:


Discounted Tickets for Veterans - Disney Presents: Dream Big! March 1 - 5

Enter a world where adventure is awaiting at DISNEY ON ICE Presents DREAM BIG! Join the Disney Princesses as they learn that courage leads the way. Then watch Anna, Elsa and Olaf from Disney’s Frozen discover that true love is the greatest magic of all.

Believing is just the beginning when DISNEY ON ICE Presents DREAM BIG skates into Target Center in downtown Minneapolis!

To obtain a DISNEY ON ICE Presents DREAM BIG! order form, please click on the link below:

  • Select the date of the performance that you would like to attend.
  • Once you select the date and time of the performance that you would like to attend, the price and general seat locations are displayed.
  • Fill in the requested information.
  • You will be charged a Handling Fee of $3.00 per order (not per ticket).
  • Review your order.
  • Hit Submit Order.

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Vietnam Era Veterans Recognition and Town Hall Meeting Planned in Buffalo, March 8

St. Cloud, Minn:  A Veterans Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for March 8, at 5 p.m., at American Legion Post 270, located at 304 10th Avenue South, in Buffalo, Minnesota.

The meeting is intended to serve two purposes: to recognize the service of Vietnam-era Veterans living in Wright County and surrounding areas; and to provide area Veterans an opportunity to hear from and have concerns addressed by St. Cloud VA officials.  

The St. Cloud VA is a commemorative partner in the national Vietnam War Commemoration, and is committed to publicly thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans and their families.

According to Kerri Schwegel, Outreach Coordinator for the St. Cloud VA, many Vietnam Veterans have never been told “thank-you.”

“We want to change that,” she said.

“Vietnam-era Veterans and families desiring to participate in the commemoration event can simply show up and check in,” Schwegel said.

The Vietnam Veteran recognition ceremony is the first item on the agenda and the town hall meeting will take place immediately afterwards.

Beginning at 4 p.m., County Veteran Services and VA staff will be available to discuss enrollment in VA health care and provide information on the full range of Veterans benefit programs.

About the Vietnam War Commemoration:

Authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense, and launched by the President in May 2012, the Vietnam War Commemoration recognizes all men and women who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975.  Nine million Americans, approximately 7 million living today, served during that period, and the Commemoration makes no distinction between Veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere during that period. All answered the call of duty.   

By presidential proclamation issued on May 25, 2012, the Commemoration extends from its inaugural event on Memorial Day 2012 through Veterans Day 2025.  

 To learn more about the Vietnam War Commemoration, visit: www.VitenamWar50th.com


Start a Business, Build a Business, March 11

Veterans and their spouses are invited to hear from small business owners and professional experts who will share perspectives during four key panels and break-out sessions.

Saturday Workshop
March 11, 2017
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

More Information >>


MACV Events

The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting the following upcoming events:


Twin Cities Women's Expo: Free Admission for Women Veterans, March 18

The Twin Cities Women's Expo is offering free admission to all women Veterans!

The Women's Expo will take place Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

More Information and free ticket >>


Veterans Day on the Hill, March 20

Veterans Day on the Hill

The 2017 Veterans Day on the Hill will take place at 10 a.m. on March 20, in the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda.

Veterans Day on the Hill is a joint event hosted by:

  • The Minnesota Commanders' Task Force
  • United Veterans Legislative Council of MN
  • MN Association of County Veterans Service Officers

More Information >>


Free Tickets for Veterans - Osman Shrine Circus, March 30

Free Tickets to the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus are available to Veterans, Military and their families. The circus will take place Thursday March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

For tickets, contact SPC. Kesselly at the Family Programs Office in Cottage Grove by phone at: (651) 282-4284. Free Tickets are available for Service members, Veterans and their families on a first come first serve basis.


Honor Rolls of WWI Vets now available online

CAMP RIPLEY – County Honor Rolls of WWl Veterans are now available online after a joint project between the Minnesota Military Museum, St. Cloud State University, and the Minnesota Digital Library.

A joint project between the Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley and the St. Cloud State University archives has made 35 Minnesota County Honor Rolls available to the public through the Minnesota Digital Library.

“The best way to describe these books is to picture a high school year book, but instead of smiling high school seniors, the photos and stories are of the men and women in uniform” stated Ryan Welle Minnesota Military Museum archivist. “It is unclear how many counties in Minnesota published these books on their WW l Veterans, but we had 35 of them and wanted to share them with all Minnesotans,” continued Welle. 

More Information >>


Build Your Dream, April 10 - May 8

Get a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start a small business in this free 5-day workshop for Veterans and their family members.

Spring (April 10 - May 8) >>


Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year Awards, Nominations Due April 30

The Women Veterans Initiative is proud to honor one extraordinary female Veteran annually during a spring Women Veterans event. The Minnesota Woman Veteran of the Year award will recognize a female Veteran who has served honorably and is a community leader. This award is part of the women Veterans Initiative’s continuing effort to honor women Veterans.

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Camp Ripley - Veterans Registry

The Minnesota Military Museum wants your story for their “Veterans Registry.”

The Registry is a statewide database containing information about the military service of Minnesota Veterans. A qualified Veteran is anyone who once served or is serving in the US military and was either born in Minnesota or lived in Minnesota.

The Registry is easy to use and anyone can submit a Veterans story and pictures of the Veteran. This service is also free and a great way to preserve a record of your service for your family.

Interested Veterans and individuals should visit the Minnesota Military Museum website and click on Veterans Registry.

The Minnesota Military Museum is open seven days a week from May through September and Thursdays and Fridays from October through April, with special tours coordinated at any time.