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The St. Paul VA Regional Office will be hosting a walk-in claims clinic
& jamboree Saturday, Oct. 14 at VFW 7555 in Roseville from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
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Join the State of Minnesota for the second enterprise-wide career fair.
The event will bring together representatives from every state agency to
connect Minnesotans with opportunities in state government.
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The Legion
of Brothers documentary broadcast encore on CNN will air Saturday, Oct
14 from 9 to 10:30 p.m. and again Sunday Oct 15, at 1:30 to 3 a.m.
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You are cordially invited to save the date for the 2017
Joining Community Forces-MN Conference Series. JCF-MN Conferences unite Yellow
Ribbon Network volunteers, service providers, and community leaders for
the purpose of sharing best practices,
building relationships, and providing updates on military support
initiatives. Mark your calendar and share this opportunity with your colleagues
and committee members. Registration is
now open!
Check-in 8 a.m.
Conference start 8:30 a.m.
October 24: Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Registration deadline: Oct. 10: Register here
November 2: Metropolitan State University - St. Paul
Registration deadline Oct. 19: Register here
November 16: Camp Ripley Education Center - Little Falls
Registration deadline Nov. 2: Register here
For questions or assistance please contact:
2LT Wagle
Phone: (651) 268-8538
E-mail
Danelle Bybee
Phone: (218) 831-1705
E-mail
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 MDVA is a proud local sponsor of the PBS documentary “The Vietnam War” directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
The Vietnam War is a ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick airing on PBS. In an immersive 360-degree narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Six years in the making, the series brings the war and the chaotic epoch it encompassed viscerally to life.
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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:
Fergus Falls
Hastings
Luverne
Silver Bay
The DAV of MN is looking for Veterans interested in
joining other Veterans on a one day pheasant hunt. This hunt is open to Veterans of all eras. Come join this amazing pheasant hunt sponsored by the
DAV of MN. Make sure to
read the application to find out more information. The application deadline is
October 9th.
Veteran will be responsible for providing his or her own shotgun for
the hunt. The hunt will kick off around 1 p.m. and last
for a couple hours. There will be guides and dogs provided for the hunt.
After the hunt there will be a meal provided to all hunters.
If you have questions please contact John Carson: (651) 291-1212
Sand Pines Pheasant
12195 Norway Road Avon
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From the Minnesota Department of Revenue:
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone for service in 2013 will expire for most qualifying service members on October 16, 2017. The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding Minnesota service members to take advantage of the refundable tax credit before it expires. The 2013 credit is worth $120 per month, or partial month served.
The department recently sent letters explaining how to claim the credit to over 1,500 service members who may qualify. Service members have already claimed more than $1 million in refunds for the 2013 credit, with an average refund of $620.
“Military service members earned this credit while sacrificing for our country. The department wants to make sure they have the information they need to claim this 2013 credit before it expires in October,” said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly.
To qualify for the credit, service members must meet all of the following requirements:
- Served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous-duty area anytime on or after January 1, 2013
- Been a Minnesota resident during the time of service
- Received combat pay which is exempt from federal and Minnesota income tax
To receive the credit, service members must send the following documents:
Applications must be postmarked by October 16, 2017.
For more information on the military tax credit and to fill out the form, visit our website at www.revenue.state.mn.us.
Check out and share our video that explains who qualifies and how to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone. Tax credits for service in a combat zone are also available for 2014, 2015 and 2016. For more information, visit the Members of the Military page on our website and sign up for email updates on military credits, application deadlines, and tax law changes.
For information on combat zone locations that qualify for the tax credit, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
Qualified Veteran participants –
of any era – will receive five full days of instruction on IBM i2®
Analyst’s Notebook® as part of a new IBM Veterans Employment Initiative.
After the course, participants
may take the exam for certification as an advanced data analyst and
receive job placement assistance from IBM.
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A brand new Cirque du Soleil show is going to be
appearing at Target Center November 9 – 12, 2017. Cirque du Soleil’s newest show’s goal is to create a whole
new form of entertainment and redefine the standards of the ice show. To
conceive a never-before-seen hybrid of ice arts and circus disciplines;
combining the artistry, surreal aesthetic and jaw-dropping acrobatics of Cirque
du Soleil with world class skating, interactive multimedia, innovative
choreography, and poignant storytelling.
Families can fill out the order form and simply submit
it to the Target Center Box Office. Tickets will be mailed directly back to the
individual families.
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Blacksmithing can be a form of
mental and physical therapy and provide a creative outlet for many
people, including disabled Veterans and Veterans with PTSD.
This event is open to all
military personnel, past and present. Whether you have never swung a
hammer before, have some experience, or have a disability that prevents
you from enjoying hobbies like blacksmithing, Ken's Custom Iron wants
you to join them for a day in the shop. Take a tour and try your hand at
heating up and pounding on some iron!
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Acres for Life Wellness and Therapy Center is honored to present a one-time local premiere screening
of the powerful, award winning documentary Thank You for Your Service at the
Wooddale Church/Music Box Theatre on Friday, November 10th at 7 p.m.
Thank You for Your Service is a film about Veterans,
their families, and the mental health crises they face after returning from
combat and what the possible solutions to their situations could look like.
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In recognition of Veterans Day on Saturday Nov. 11, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is compiling a list of Veterans Day events around the state. Community organizers statewide are encouraged to submit event information to MDVA by Oct. 31 to be included on our website, social media, and distributed to media throughout Minnesota.
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 The State of Minnesota Veterans Day Ceremony will take place Saturday,
November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove
Heights.
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The Minneapolis VA Medical Center will be hosting a Veterans Job Fair Nov. 21
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