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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 the Diversity & Inclusion team from the Minnesota National Guard, get an update from MACV and hear a special tribute to Drew Lee from Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130. Drew was a founding member of Minnesota Military Radio who passed away last week and will be truly missed by all.
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The longstanding United Veterans Legislative Council continues to meet (in-person & online) the first Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m.
Veterans are invited to attend these meetings to hear from, and ask questions of, representatives of elected officials, Veteran organizations and fellow Veterans.
Participation can be in-person at Bloomington VFW Post #1296 (311 W 84th St, 55420), online via Microsoft Teams, or by phone at 612-552-4168 (Conference ID 847 597 613#)
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- Training: Earn industry-recognized certifications and credentials that employers look for.
- Experience: Serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs.
- Support: Attend sessions on transitioning to civilian life and connect to Veteran services and resources.
Questions? Contact Scott at scott.schue@conservationcorps.org or (763) 276-3493.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America’s wars. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and now the Global War on Terrorism. MDVA recognizes the sacrifices and courage Minnesotans took to defend our country.
The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. MDVA is honored to facilitate this program for eligible Veterans, currently serving service members, or Veterans' beneficiaries.
The application period will begin on July 7, 2022. The last day to apply is June 30, 2024, unless the funds have been exhausted prior to June 30, 2024.
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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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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.
Are you a Veteran with hearing loss who has a story of self-advocacy? The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing would like to connect with you as they gather and share personal advocacy stories, including tips for success.
If you are interested, please send an email to: anne.sittner-anderson@state.mn.us.
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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