If you are interested in speaking to a member of our Human Resources team regarding employment opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, fill out our Job Interest Form to be contacted about available opportunities.
Below are a few of our current job openings across the state. For a complete listing of all our open positions, please visit our website's Current Jobs page.
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 The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is hosting special ceremonies at each of the four State Veterans Cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls, Preston and Redwood Falls on Sunday, May 24.
MDVA encourages members of the community to attend this pre-Memorial Day event to honor and remember service members in Minnesota who made the ultimate sacrifice and show support for the families left behind.
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For over 15 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Retired Command Sergeant Major, Veteran and volunteer host Doug Wortham shares these stories which are carried on 72 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota, and broadcasted nationally on the Wreaths Across America Radio Network, 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.
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When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already have connections with, including your friends and family, your primary care doctor or spiritual advisor. You can also find safe and confidential support through local mental health organizations or the 988 Minnesota Lifeline. Veterans should call 988 and press 1 for Veteran-specific support.
Help can be found across many places and depends on what type of support you may need. It can start with participating in some self-care, or engage with friends, family or someone else to talk to help you process, find a distraction or problem solve. If the problems in your life are stopping you from functioning well or feeling good, professional help can make a big difference. Even if you're not sure that you'd benefit from help, it can't hurt to explore the possibility.
Engaging in formal services can help you:
- Develop plans for solving problems.
- Feel stronger in the face of challenges.
- Change behaviors that hold you back.
- Look at ways of thinking that affect how you feel.
- Heal pains from your past.
- Think about your goals.
- Build self-confidence.
Information provided by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Hear from hundreds of Veterans who explain openly and honestly, in their own words:
- How certain symptoms made them realize they could benefit from mental health care
- What held them back from asking for help - and how they overcame their hesitation
- Which mental health treatments worked best for them and how it changed their lives
- What they want other Veterans to know about mental health care
Veterans of all ages, branches and backgrounds are sharing their stories of military and civilian life experiences and challenges. Find a story that speaks to you.
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Welcome to Café Drop-In Group for Veterans.
Join the group at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center for educational sessions, games and social time hosted by the Mental Health Integrated Care Community. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
The group meets the third Friday of the month at 1 p.m. on the fourth floor in room 4T 112-113 of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
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Food insecurity knows no boundaries – impacting all walks of life, including those who have served our nation. There’s a new effort to make sure our heroes have food to eat.
The Minnesota Veterans Food Pantry serves as a key fundraising platform of the Minneapolis VA’s pop-up food pantry, which occurs every third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Those in need will receive a food box that includes shelf stable items (boxed meals/canned items), frozen items (meat/fish), and fresh items (fruits/vegetables).
Staff members are also on site to connect Veterans with other resources available through the VA.
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U.S. Military Veterans, current service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, military spouses and Gold Star families are all invited to attend the 20th Annual Veterans Career Fair sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
More than 100 local employers will be on hand to meet with job seekers who can learn more about opportunities at a variety of organizations.
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The U.S. Veterans Administration’s (VA) National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) aims to support and educate those who experience trauma or PTSD-related symptoms. Tools and resources can help you on your wellness journey.
It can be challenging to support a friend or loved one with PTSD. It can strain relationships and create challenges at home. If you have a loved one with PTSD, there are resources to support you as well.
The first step in supporting someone with PTSD is understanding what it is. We invite you to learn the basics of PTSD. Once you understand the basics, you can begin to advocate for your loved one.
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
This class will be held virtually and requires two hours of self-paced pre-coursework before attending the six-hour instructor-led, virtual portion of the class.
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Join Beyond the Yellow Ribbon for the Veteran Family Resource Fair, hosted at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm! This exciting expanded event takes place on Thursday, May 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. at a brand-new location, making it bigger and better than ever before. Whether you're a Veteran, an active service member or a military family, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with more than 35 Veteran-related service providers all in one place. Attend a Veterans Benefits seminar at 4 p.m. to learn about the benefits you've earned and stay for the MN National Guard During Vietnam presentation at 6 p.m. for a meaningful look at the region's military history. The first 100 Veterans through the door will receive info bags and dinner vouchers — so arrive early!
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The Veterans Crisis Line's number—988 then Press 1—helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.
Veterans can use this option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line by text (838255) and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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A Minnesota Medal of Honor recipient was interred without any indicator that he was awarded the highest military award for his service during the Civil War. Joseph Burger, Company H, 2nd Minnesota Infantry, was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
The public is invited as this oversight is corrected and the Medal of Honor medallion is dedicated. In addition, 16 new headstones of Civil War Veterans, many who have been in unmarked graves for decades, will be dedicated. Help to show proper respect to all of these Veterans.
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Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in military service to our country. It is a poignant time to reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and to pay tribute to their legacy of courage, dedication and selflessness.
Fort Snelling National Cemetery will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026; Ceremony at 10 a.m. This ceremony will feature Keynote speaker Richard Middleton, Commander of Fort Snelling National Cemetery Memorial Rifle Squad. Also included will be music by the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band - FSNC and the Memorial Rifle Squad to provide military honors.
This year marks the 250th birthday of America. In conjunction with this celebration, the VA National Cemetery Administration is collaborating with Carry the Load, the Travis Manion Foundation and Victory for Veterans to host events that honor and remember our nation’s Veterans. As we mark the 250th birthday of our nation’s founding, the sacrifices of these heroes remind us that liberty is never free and must be cherished and protected by every generation.
Nestled between Minneapolis and St. Paul, the 436-acre site became a National Cemetery in 1939. It provides the final resting place for more than 267,000 Veterans and eligible dependents.
Burial in a VA national cemetery is open to all members of the armed forces and Veterans who have met minimum active-duty service requirements, as applicable by law, and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty under certain circumstances or who die while on training duty are also eligible for burial, as are service members and former service members who were eligible for retired pay at the time of their death. Spouses, minor children and, under certain conditions, dependent unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial even if they predecease the Veteran.
VA offers a new way to pay tribute to Veterans on the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website. The site, launched in 2019, contains a memorial page for each Veteran and service member interred in a VA national cemetery. The online tribute allows visitors to voice memories and appreciation for a Veteran’s service. All comments will be reviewed for appropriateness prior to being posted.
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St. Peter American Legion Post 37 invites the community to join them on Monday, May 25, for a Memorial Day observance honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Minnesota Square Park in Saint Peter.
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If you know of a Veteran-related community event happening in your area you would like to submit for consideration in our Friday Digest, please email all event information to mdva.communications@state.mn.us for consideration.
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