See you at the Fair!
It’s August and that means the great Minnesota get-together is almost here!
Our state is home to more than 278,000 Veterans and thousands more family members. The Minnesota State Fair provides an opportunity to connect with many of you.
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The new Minneapolis VA Medical Center Women’s Clinic officially opened its doors on Aug. 3 – creating a medical space to meet the unique needs of the approximately 10,000 women Veterans in the greater Twin Cities region.
The 13,000 square foot Women’s Clinic is a comprehensive health center bringing together primary care, gynecology, mental health, physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, dietician and navigation services in a dedicated space, improving coordination and convenience of care.
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How Education Benefits Can Help Veterans and Eligible Family Members Build Careers in Public Safety
For many Veterans, leaving military service doesn't mean leaving behind a desire to serve. It simply means finding a new mission. Fortunately, education benefits available through the Minnesota GI Bill can help Veterans, members of the Minnesota National Guard, Reserves and eligible family members turn military experience into rewarding careers in public safety—including through the Minnesota State Patrol's Law Enforcement Training Opportunity (LETO) Program.
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Local Veterans organizations are continuing their support of the Fergus Falls Veterans Home and its Residents through generous donations.
For several years now, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Fergus Falls Chapter 25 has funded the cost of Wi-Fi and cable television at the Home, allowing the Residents to enjoy connections to the online world and the expanded cable TV programming. The 2026 annual pledge of more than $31,000 was recently fulfilled with a final donation of more than $15,000.
Wilkin County VFW Post 2766 donated $20,000 to support the start of a fundraising campaign for a new transport van. The van will have room for several wheelchairs and a rear bench seat for non-wheelchair passengers.
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Many people know about the great educational opportunities that Veterans and their families can access. But did you know they are often changing and expanding? The end of summer is a great time to reassess the benefits that are available to you and how you can tap into them.
Check out this article about all the higher education benefits that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has to offer.
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Interested in serving Veterans? Looking to make a difference in your community? Consider a career with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs! Roles in healthcare, nursing, facilities management and program management are featured below. Sign-up to receive our monthly jobs bulletin.
We proudly offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of MN employee, welcoming and supportive teams, and most importantly, meaningful careers.
To learn more and to apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/Careers and click Current Jobs.
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