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Minnesota Veterans Day on the Hill March 20th 2019

March 10, 2019 December 8, 2019

This years Veterans Day on the Hill rally will take place Wednesday, March 20, 2019.
10:30 a.m. Pre-Rally Lunch – Cedar Street Armory
Address: 600 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101
12:45 p.m. Veterans March to the Rally – Veterans Service Bldg.
Address: 20 West 12th St, St. Paul, MN 55155
1:30 p.m. Rally in the Rotunda – Minnesota State Capitol
Presented by MACVSO, CTF & UVLC
Address: 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155

Kenneth Schlasinger

March 9, 2019 January 5, 2020

Schlasinger, Kenneth, Colonel USAF (Ret) Minnetonka. He was born in 1917 in Streeter, ND. Preceded in death by infant son, Cory; brother, Larry, who died as a result of wounds suffered in WWII; sisters, Ethel Overby (Kermit); Florence Sigal (Sam); and Marcella Wallace (Everett). Survived by wife of 64 years,…

Trolling for the Troops June 6 – June 7, 2019

March 1, 2019 December 8, 2019

We believe that all Veterans and any Soldier of any branch and service, who have served our country through the years deserve a day on the lake. If this describes you, here’s your opportunity to get a chance to fish with some of the best anglers in the Midwest! Well known professional fishermen and others will guide a Veteran and a Soldier for a day on Mille Lacs Lake or the Mississippi River! This will be a fun, exciting, day of fishing in boats that make heads turn. Prizes will be awarded to the most successful anglers!

Accelerate disability benefits claims processing for Purple Heart Medal recipients

February 25, 2019 December 8, 2019

Secretary Wilkie testifies that VA will accelerate disability benefits claims processing for Purple Heart Medal recipients

WASHINGTON — Today at a congressional hearing VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced that effective in April, it will provide priority disability benefits claims processing for the initial claims from discharged combat Veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

Wild games at Military pricing

February 21, 2019 December 8, 2019

Wild Fans,

Good afternoon! We just recently added 3 more games at Military pricing ($59 Lower Level Corners) so wanted to pass along to you all.

VETERANS ADVOCACY PROGRAM

February 8, 2019 December 8, 2019

The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is committed to serving our veterans. Although our membership is restricted to combat-wounded men and women, we support all of our veterans.

Minnesota House Veterans Affairs Committee meeting for Surviving Spouses benefits

February 4, 2019 December 8, 2019

Tuesday, March 5th at 2:30pm in Capitol 120, the House Veterans Affairs Committee will be hearing HF 204 & HF 205. Combined these two bills would accomplish the CTF’s top priority in keeping surviving spouses in their homes by eliminating the 8 year limit, make the benefit transferable one time to a new home, and move the due date for the application of the exclusion.

Fort Snelling Volunteer Opportunities

February 3, 2019 December 8, 2019

Volunteer at Historic Fort Snelling

VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31

February 1, 2019 December 8, 2019

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program—also referred to as Chapter 31—can help. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply for VR&E benefits and services, like help exploring employment options and any required training needs. In some cases, your family members may also be eligible for certain VR&E benefits.

Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center

January 30, 2019 December 8, 2019

The Adult Day Center, located in Building 4 on the Minnesota Veterans Home – Minneapolis campus is a Veteran-based community that allows participants to connect with other Veterans in a safe, comfortable environment. The Adult Day Center allows Participants to achieve the highest attainable level of physical, mental and social well-being – with the independence of living at home. It also provides much-needed respite – and a full array of support services – for Veterans’ caregivers.

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