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Starting July 1, 2017 active military personnel in any branch or
unit of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans with a service-connected
disability will be eligible to receive a free year-round vehicle permit,
providing unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation
areas.
These new benefits were proposed by the Department of Natural
Resources and approved by state lawmakers during the 2017 Minnesota legislative
session (Minnesota Statutes, section 85.053, subdivisions 8 and 10).
To see all of the licenses, permits and passes that are
available to military personnel and Veterans, and the form of identification
that an individual needs to show, visit www.mndnr.gov.
For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state.mn.us, 651-296-6157 or
888-646-6367 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday).
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 Military Affairs (DMA) is accepting hunt applications for the Camp Ripley and Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) hunting events this fall and spring 2018.
The 2017 military members archery hunt will be held October 4 - 5 at Camp Ripley and October 16-18, October 27-29, November 8-10, December 8-10 at AHATS. Minnesota residents who are current or retired military members, or have served since 2001 for any of our Nation's Armed Forces may apply. Applications are due by August 18, 2017.
The 2017 deployed soldier muzzleloader hunt will be held November 27-29. Applicants must be an active or retired Minnesota Army or Air National Guard Soldier that has been mobilized with a Minnesota Army or Air National Guard Unit to support the Global War on Terrorism since September 11, 2001. Applications are due by September 15, 2017.
The 2018 deployed soldier turkey hunt will be held April 25-26 (Season C) and again on May 14-15 (Season E) at Camp Ripley. AHATS hunts will be May 9-11 (Season E) and May 12-14 (Season E), 2018. Applications are due by December 1, 2017 for these hunts and applicants must be current or retired military members, or have served since 2001 for any of our Nation's Armed Forces.
Click here to apply and for further information and eligibility requirements >>
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:
Minneapolis
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