 The City of Faribault and the American Association of University Women -
Faribault Branch invite you to attend the dedication of the Liz Wall
Strohfus Field.
A restored BT-13 like Liz (Betty Wall) Strohfus flew as a WWII WASP is scheduled to fly-in.
Program begins at 2 p.m.
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Join award-winning filmmaker Susan Sipprelle of Tree of Life Productions
and Minnesota Women Veterans who have deployed and returned to
Minnesota for a screening of the newly released documentary featuring Women Veterans reintegrating back into civilian life.
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Women Veterans face unique challenges after serving their country. Too
often, they don’t have access to support and therapy to effectively
address their needs. Join this one day conference to learn how art
therapy can help Women Veterans overcome the aftermath of trauma
sustained in service, including an art exhibit featuring works by women
in a groundbreaking MST group art therapy program.
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The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who
fought in it and who fought against it. It’s time for all of us to
remember, honor, and understand.
Minnesota PBS stations are working to gather photos, videos, audio, and stories to be displayed on an interactive story wall, set to launch in fall 2017.
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting
the following upcoming events:
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Minnesota
Veterans Employment Services invites all Veterans and their spouses to
this 11th annual event. Over 150 employers will be on-site. In addition,
the event will include providers who offer services for Veterans.
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The Minnesota
Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across
the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping
serve Minnesota Veterans and
their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an
individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we
are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented
and focused on making a real difference.
Some of our current job openings:
Hastings
Silver Bay
For Immediate Release
June 2, 2017
ST.
PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process
to fill the vacancy for the Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, created
upon the upcoming retirement of Major General Richard Nash, Adjutant General of
the Minnesota National Guard, at the end of October.
“I thank Major General Richard Nash for his extraordinary service
to our state and country, which includes his serving seven years as the
Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard,” said
Governor Dayton. “General Nash has provided superb leadership for the
Guard and the people of Minnesota. His devotion to our Guardsmen and women and
their families has been incomparable.
"I look forward to receiving the recommendations of the
Committee to select the next leader of the Minnesota National Guard.”
Governor
Dayton has created the Committee on Adjutant General Selection to aid in the
review and selection process for this upcoming vacancy. The Committee consists
of the following individuals:
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Ramona
Dohman, Commissioner of Minnesota Department of Public Safety;
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Kimberly
Holmes, General Counsel for the Office of Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor
Smith;
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Steve
Hunegs, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council;
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General
Joseph Kelly, Director of Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management;
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Jim
Kosmo, author and retired Managing Editor of several suburban newspapers
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The
Hon. Charles Porter, Senior Judge for Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District;
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The
Hon. Albert Quie, former Governor of Minnesota;
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Major
General Harry Sieben, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army;
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Jaime
Tincher, Chief of Staff for the Office of Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor
Smith
The
members of the Committee will consider applicants and offer recommendations to
Governor Dayton. An applicant must be a commissioned officer
of the National Guard of Minnesota, with not less than ten years military
service in the Minnesota National Guard or the armed forces of the United
States, at least three of which shall have been commissioned and who shall have
reached the grade of a field officer.
The
application process is now open for this vacancy. An individual wishing to
apply may request an application by contacting Andrew Olson, Director of
Appointments, via email at Andrew.c.olson@state.mn.us.
Application materials are due by the close of business Friday, June 30,
2017.
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