VETERANS
Legislative notebook: Lockout extension out
By Don Davis Minnesota senators removed extended unemployment benefits for workers locked out by employers in labor disputes during a Friday bill debate The provision was a Democratic response to a 20...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 6:21 PM
The Netherlands honors Willmar World War II veteran
WILLMAR, Minn. — A Willmar man is among seven Minnesota soldiers who will be honored by the Netherlands government for helping liberate part of central Holland during a harrowing mission 65 years ago.
By David Little , November 11, 2009
Letter: Veterans walk is nearly a reality
The Rosemount Veterans’ Memorial Walk in Central Park is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring veterans who have served in the military forces of our country.By Mary Louis McKenna, Rosemount , May 15, 2009
Veterans gain, farmers cut in budget bill
ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House would give veterans programs more money, but delay or eliminate some agriculture spending.
By Don Davis , April 23, 2009
Veteran’s memorial begins to take shape
It may be ambitious but a concept plan for the Veteran's Memorial Walk in Rosemount has been approved by the parks and recreation commission. Now the members of the group creating the memorial can go forth and make the concept a reality.By Emily Zimmer , November 27, 2008
Vet is learning to share World War II stories
After returning from World War II few veterans talked about their experiences. They didn’t want to burden their families with the details and that’s just the way people handled things then.By Emily Zimmer , November 14, 2008
Students create a touching tribute
There have been tears shed in the halls of Rosemount Elementary School this week, but that’s OK. They’re good tears. Tears of pride. Tears of remembrance. They’re tears that pay tribute to generations of men and women who have served their country.By Nathan Hansen , November 13, 2008
Veteran's view: Being ‘Marine green’ leads to an unexpected journey
Minnesota NewsThe Marine Corps is a funny breed, all its own. I first realized that when I arrived at boot camp in San Diego before my service in the Vietnam War. Our drill instructor pounded it into our heads that we were no longer white, black or Latino; we were Marine green.
By Brad Bennett , November 11, 2008
Communication gap stalls vet’s memorial
The Rosemount Parks and Recreation Commission is itching to approve a plan for a veterans memorial walk somewhere in Central Park. It just needs some official plans to do so.By Emily Zimmer , October 30, 2008
Veterans Home in Hastings to get $10 millon to build supportive housing complex
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Hastings will be the recipient of $10 million in funding to help build a supportive housing complex in Hastings.October 29, 2008
Veterans officer sentenced to probation, fine on theft charge
By Gretchen Schlosser , October 03, 2008
‘Honor a vet’
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie has launched his "Vote in Honor of a Veteran" program.By Don Davis, Minn. State Capitol Bureau Chief , May 27, 2008
Veterans’ help passes
State NewsA second state veterans’ cemetery could be built and a new veterans’ home governing arrangement were approved Thursday by House members.
By Don Davis, Minn. Capitol Bureau Chief , April 25, 2008
Proposals benefit farmers, vets
State NewsST. PAUL -- Farm-minded state lawmakers say they are looking to improve Minnesota agriculture’s future – and the environment -- by pushing legislation helping livestock producers and farmers who grow crops used to make biofuels.
By Scott Wente, Minn. Capitol Bureau , April 23, 2008
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