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Hire a Veteran Month – July 2019

The month of July 2019 is hereby proclaimed as Hire a Veteran Month in the State of Minnesota by Governor Walz. The proclamation reads as follows: WHEREAS: There are approximately 327,000 veterans residing in Minnesota, 153,000 of whom

Navy to Christen Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul

From the U.S. Navy: The Navy will christen its newest Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21), during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony Saturday, June 15, in Marinette, Wisconsin. U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum

Flags at half-staff until June 4, 2019

Flags at half-staff from June 1 until sunset, June 4, 2019 for the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Both President Trump and Governor Walz have issued proclamations for the victims in Virginia Beach. President Trump

Memorial Day 2019

For a list of Memorial Day related events, visit the MN Department of Veterans Affairs events page. Additionally, there is a program at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450. The program on May

1st Annual Underwater / Above Water Fishing Contest

Please come out and join the Disabled Veterans Restoration through Recreation Scuba 1st Annual Underwater / Above Water Fishing Contest. The event is Saturday, July 27, 2019 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. at Cuyuna Mines, Ironton, MN. Disabled

NGAMN Golf Tournament

The 2nd Annual Minnesota National Guard Association Golf Tournament will be held on June 10, 2019 with a 10:00 Shotgun Start at Emerald Greens Golf Course, 14425 Goodwin Ave, Hastings, MN 55033. The National Guard Association of Minnesota