Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Minnesota Veteran: October Edition

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Desk of the Commissioner - October

If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to the Minnesota Military Radio show yet, I encourage you to do so! Starting out by broadcasting on one station, Tom Lyons, show host and creator, has steadily built a statewide network of stations across Minnesota. Tom brings in guests and ‘subject matter experts’ to talk about all things Veteran. Recently Tom was at the County Veterans Service Officers statewide conference to tape the show. And, as the entrepreneur that he is, he encourages those who don’t have the show aired in their area to contact local stations to see if they would like to do so. There is no cost to air the show and, yes, they can insert local advertising to compensate for the ‘air time.’ Check with your CVSO or local station to determine interest and visit the show's website. Also – be sure to listen to a special live recording of Minnesota Military Radio on Veterans Day live from the State ceremony in Inver Grove Heights on Twin Cities News/Talk AM 1130.

Support Our Troops Plates

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces volunteer to serve our country and protect the freedoms we hold dear. They endure extreme hardships, leave their families and sometimes make the ultimate sacrifice. If they’re willing to do all this, shouldn’t we be willing to show our support?

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Event Submissions

In recognition of Veterans Day on Monday November 11, 2013 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 October 25 to be included on MDVA’s Blog, website, social media, and distributed to media throughout Minnesota. Click here to submit your community event online.

Board of Governors Emmy Award

On Saturday Sept. 28, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Upper Midwest Emmys honored Luke Heikkila from Twin Cities Public Television, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota National Guard with the 2013 Board of Governors award. Over the last seven years this partnership has showcased the bravery, sacrifice and service of our Veterans and Military, including the documentaries "Home and Hope" and "Home for Heroes." On behalf of Veterans across the state and nation, thank you to Luke and the TPT team for your dedication to the Veterans story here in Minnesota.

Veterans Wanted for VA Testimonials Oct. 18-20

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