Guest Column by Interim Commissioner Brad Lindsay

See you at the Fair!

The great Minnesota get-together is almost here and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will be there. This year, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the?U.S. military leaving Vietnam, the State Fair is paying special recognition to Vietnam-era Veterans on Tuesday, August 29, State Fair Military Appreciation Day. That day will include a morning program of appreciation held at 10 a.m. at the Leinie Lodge, followed by a march to Dan Patch Park where numerous organizations will be on hand to support all Veterans and their families.?

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Stop at the Bemidji Veterans Home career fair on Wednesday, August 16 to learn why it?s so great to work for the State!

This is a wonderful time for you or someone you know to consider joining our team. In preparation for the Home?s opening this fall, there are a wide range of job choices being offered. From nursing/nursing assistant, housekeeping and food service roles to maintenance, groundskeeping and life enrichment positions, there?s no better time to find a meaningful career serving those who have served!

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Throughout 60 years of marriage, Lynda Lee Corrow stood quietly by her husband?s (David?s) side. When he was off serving his country in both the Navy and the Air Force, Lynda stayed at home: raising their family, contributing to their community and keeping the home fires burning. When David returned, people would often stop and thank him for his service. But, David noted, no one ever thanked Lynda for the sacrifices she had made. And he didn?t think that was fair.

?She might not have worn a uniform, but she served this nation just as much as I did,? David said. ?I wanted to make sure that commitment to our country was honored at the end of her life. My mission was to see that we would be together, forever, when the time came.? On Tuesday, August 8, Lynda Lee Corrow became the first spouse to be laid to rest with a cremation interment at the new State Veterans Cemetery in Redwood Falls.

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Do you have a senior citizen in your life who you love, respect or appreciate?

National Senior Citizens Day, Monday, August 21, is the day to recognize their accomplishments and contributions as well as identify everyday opportunities to enhance their quality of life. 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of this celebration.

Whether you?re providing health care to senior Veterans, delivering benefits that senior Veterans have earned, collaborating in the workplace with senior colleagues, or simply know a senior Veteran, your acknowledgement can help to honor the wisdom, sacrifices and expertise of those who have come before us.

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It?s been worth the wait.

So believe the family of the first Veteran recently laid to rest at the newly opened Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls. Army Veteran Richard (Dick) LeSage was interred on August 7, the first of thousands of Minnesota Veterans and eligible family members who will eventually find their final resting place among the 81.6 acres in the southwestern corner of the state.

After more than a decade of advocacy by community leaders and funding applications by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), a vision has become reality. With three State Veterans Cemeteries already located in Duluth, Little Falls and Preston, and the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in the Twin Cities area, MDVA wanted to provide a burial option closer to home for those living in the southwest part of the state, notes MDVA Interim Commissioner Brad Lindsay.

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Can you hear me now?

Many Veterans have some level of hearing loss related to their service. That can make using a cell phone or other mobile devices a challenge.

Hearing accessibility on cell phones has come a long way in recent years, with many companies now offering a range of features to help those with hearing loss better use their devices.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division has a web page devoted entirely to Veterans experiencing hearing loss.?

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Please join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and community members for the dedication ceremony of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls.

Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: 33752 Noble Ave, Redwood Falls, MN

Invited guests include Federal, State and Local elected officials, business and civic leaders, Veterans Service Organizations and advocates who have worked tirelessly for years to make this dream a reality.

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The Montevideo Veterans Home is happy to host its first local career fair! Join us on Thursday, August 24 anytime between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at our temporary community office located at 202 North 1st Street in Montevideo.

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Interested in serving Veterans? Looking to make a difference in your community? Consider a career with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs! Roles in healthcare, nursing, facilities management and program management are featured below. Sign-up to receive our monthly jobs bulletin.

We proudly offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of MN employee, welcoming and supportive teams, and most importantly, meaningful careers.

To see full job posting and apply:
1. Go to https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/ and select your applicant type: External Applicants or Current Employees or Accessible Applicant Portal.
2. On the Careers landing page, enter the Job ID in the Search Jobs field. Click on the posting.
3. Select ?Apply for Job? button. New users will need to create an applicant account to apply.