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
Farmington resident Dan Jordan is there to help veterans
By Michelle Leonard , January 31, 2011
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
For vets, ‘thank you’ has been a long time coming
Farmington residents will have the opportunity to say a long overdue thank you to the community’s Vietnam-era veterans this weekend.By Michelle Leonard , June 11, 2009
Vets sought for recognition
In this day and age where Americans pledge to support our troops, it is easy to forget that other generations of soldiers were not so lucky. Especially those who fought in Vietnam.By Michelle Leonard , May 21, 2009
For the Deegans, poppy poem is a family tradition
Memorial Day services in Farmington have changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant for a few decades: Jim Deegan will read “In Flanders Field” during the ceremony at Corinthian Cemetery.By Michelle Leonard , May 21, 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
Editorial: Veterans’ exhibit tells important tales
You don't have to listen long to realize Farmington's newest veterans have stories to tell.February 19, 2009
Traveling exhibit tells veterans’ stories
By Michelle Leonard , February 18, 2009
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
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
Editorial: Help make Vets Day ceremony all it can be
We love the Veterans Day program put on each year at Farmington Middle School West. For going on 10 years now the students and staff have paid tribute to the men and women who have served their country in times of war.September 25, 2008
Program aims to ease transition for veterans
Coming home from Iraq was quite an adjustment for Minnesota Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Scott Mills.By Michelle Leonard , June 06, 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
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