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For over 10 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Vietnam Veteran and volunteer host Tom Lyons shares these stories which are carried on 65 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota in an effort to preserve the stories of our Veterans and keep listeners up to date on things happening at MDVA and in our Veteran Community here in Minnesota.
This weekend we’ll hear from Federal Premium Ammunition on their 100th anniversary, get an update from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company Xcel Energy and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System Director Patrick Kelly.
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On Thursday, June 16, Federal, State, County and City elected officials - along with Veterans, Veterans service organizations and long-time advocates for Veterans issues - will gather in Duluth to celebrate a major milestone: the effective end to Veteran Homelessness in the St. Louis County Continuum of Care (CoC).
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Would your business like to do business with the State of Minnesota? If you’re interested in providing goods or services to our future Veterans Homes in Montevideo, Preston or Bemidji - or in learning about how you can find other State and Federal contract opportunities - join us for a complimentary Vendor Information Session.
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Preston - Tuesday, June 21, 1 - 3 p.m.
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Bemidji - Thursday, June 30, 1 - 3 p.m.
Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone in crisis and can save lives. QPR is the most widely taught gatekeeper training program in the United States, and more than one million adults have been trained in classroom settings in 48 states. This 1.5-hour class is for members of the community over the age of 16 who want to learn best practices in suicide prevention.
A certificate of attendance is available for this class and will be sent after you fill out the evaluation. Register for the upcoming class:
This retrospective study of the Minnesota experience since 9/11 will chronicle individual service members and state units deployed overseas as well as a range of home-front stories. Minnesotans were in the towers, planes and Pentagon on September 11, among the first boots on the ground in Afghanistan and some of the very last to leave in 2021.
Minnesotans also served in long and repeated deployments to Iraq and across the greater Middle East. Closer to home, communities came together in new ways to support the families of those deployed and welcomed immigrants as they had done before. Together, these stories start to stitch together a shared state history in America’s longest war.
The resulting retrospective will be published as a PDF in the summer of 2023 and be made available to the public without charge. Published copies will be provided to schools and libraries.
Share your stories & photos here.
For more information: rdietrich@mnmilitarymuseum.org
This is a joint effort of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum and MDVA’s 9/11 & Global War on Terrorism Task Force. It is inspired by much earlier state efforts to draft definitive histories in the aftermath of earlier conflicts (Civil War, Great War, etc) and is undertaken for the benefit of future generations.
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MSSA is a full-time, 17-week, funded technical training program that incorporates live instruction, hands-on virtual labs, real-life application scenarios, and opportunities for certifications to prepare students for challenging tech jobs in any industry.
Microsoft is committed to empowering transitioning service members and Veterans with opportunities through relevant training that leads to meaningful careers in tech.
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To thank those Minnesotans who worked on the frontlines during the COVID-19 peacetime emergency, Gov. Tim Walz signed Frontline Worker Payments into law April 29, 2022, enabling those workers to apply for Frontline Worker Pay.
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on both work requirements and job sector. See frontlinepay.mn.gov for an explanation of the requirements, the most up-to-date information and helpful resources. Also, sign up to receive alerts about Frontline Worker Pay via email.
Where to apply, timeline
It is anticipated that applications will be open June 8 through July 22, 2022. These dates are subject to change. Applications can be submitted at frontlinepay.mn.gov. The 45-day application period will be followed by a 15-day period to allow for appeals from those whose applications were denied. After verification and processing of the applications are completed, payments are anticipated in early fall. All applications will move through the process at the same time and payments will be forwarded for processing together.
Goodhue County is actively recruiting the position of the Veterans Service Officer.
The Veterans Service Officer is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Veterans Service Office. This position is also the Legislative Liaison and the Extension Office Director under the general direction of the County Administrator and County Board. The Veterans Service Officer is responsible to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of County, State and Federal Veteran services in compliance with state statutes, federal regulations as well as county policies. The Veterans Service Officer works closely with the County Board and County Staff to create and achieve the federal and state legislative agendas for the County.
The Veterans Service Officer must be adept at public speaking and have advanced written and oral communication skills.
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The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a growing organization that currently has numerous opportunities available for individuals committed to their mission of ending Veteran homelessness in Minnesota. MACV is committed to being an employer of choice in Minnesota’s nonprofit community. They welcome applicants with histories of military service or familiarity with U.S. military culture, as well as lived experience with housing instability or homelessness.
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On Monday, May 2, MDVA began airing Public Service Announcements (PSAs) on Twin Cities FOX 9 TV to encourage gun owners to lock their weapons with a gun lock to help prevent Veteran suicide. These 30-second PSAs will run through June.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome and a life saved for someone in crisis. Though Veterans are well-versed in firearm safety, all gun owners should understand that during emotional or stressful times, delaying access to a gun could mean the difference between life and death. Gun locks can prevent someone in crisis from tragically taking their own life.
To reduce these preventable tragedies, MDVA is offering free gun locks. To request a gun lock, please email SuicidePrevention.MDVA@state.mn.us with your name and address. This information will not be shared; requests are confidential.
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