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Flags at Half-Staff on Patriot Day – Sept 11, 2022

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Patriot Day on September 11In observance of the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has

The Story Behind the Stars

About the Project During World War II a banner with a gold star was presented to the families of the fallen. The Stories Behind the Stars Initiative was created to organize one central digital location to collect the

Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus

The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is

Defense Department Announces Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal

JULY 5, 2022 Today, the Secretary of Defense established the Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans who were instrumental in the development of our Nation's atomic and nuclear weapons programs. Our

Memorial Day 2022

There are many events held around the State of Minnesota on Memorial Day to honor veterans. Memorial Day is a day for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.

Veteran Suicide Prevention – Free Gun Locks

The MN Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is partnering with the VA Healthcare System to distribute free gun locks. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a locked gun can mean the difference between a tragic outcome