Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
WWII veteran walking 100 miles for 100th birthday to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Mickey Nelson said he was inspired by Capt. Tom Moore, a British army veteran who helped raise millions of pounds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar honors veteran's family with Bronze Star he never received
Sen. Amy Klobuchar presented a Minnesota family with a bronze star Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota veterans prepare for virtual Memorial Day program
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing for an unusual Memorial Day as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Virtual Memorial Day program to replace live events at State Veterans Cemeteries this year
Memorial Day in Minnesota will look a little different this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota woman celebrates military college commissioning ceremony virtually
Across the country, commencements and celebrations are being postponed, but for a young woman from Shoreview, Minnesota, it’s a date that couldn’t wait.
$6.2 million in $1,000 grants now available to qualified Minnesota veterans
The state of Minnesota is offering grant money to veterans who qualify for financial assistance due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 preparations underway at Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Doctors at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center have treated nine people with confirmed COVID-19 cases and one of them is hospitalized.
Dozens gather to benefit veteran, Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office employee with pulmonary fibrosis
Dave General, an Army veteran, is an employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis.
At age 62, retired U.S. Marine holds plank for over 8 hours, breaks world record
A former U.S. Marine and DEA supervisory special agent broke the Guinness World Record for holding a plank. George Hood, 62, held the plank for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
Struggling veteran's Facebook post helps connect him with 'life-changing' service dog in Buffalo, Minnesota
A veteran in Buffalo is grateful for his community after they came together for something that he says has changed his life.
Gary Sinise honored with Patriot Award from the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society for supporting veterans
The award honors and recognizes those who have contributed significantly to American military services.
100-year-old Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda flips the coin at Super Bowl LIV
Col. Charles McGee is still living large at 100 years old.
WWII veteran, 104, asks for Valentine's Day cards: 'I'll save every one'
A 104-year-old World War II veteran hopes to receive plenty of Valentine’s Day cards this year, to add to his collection of keepsakes documenting his own incredible life and generation.
'This is amazing': Service members impressed by renovated Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport
For 50 years, the facility has been a place for service members to rest and relax before and after flights. Thursday, it reopened with major upgrades.
Remains of Minnesota serviceman killed in Pearl Harbor identified
The remains of a 19-tear-old Minnesota man killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor have been identified.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Company throws holiday party with veterans at Hopkins VFW while raising money for veterans causes
A woman they call "Doc" throws a party every year at the Hopkins VFW to benefit veterans organizations.