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Friday Digest: Aug. 18, 2023



This week:

* Work at MDVA [ #link_1 ]
* Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend [ #link_10 ]
* Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls Dedication Ceremony, Aug. 19 [ #link_11 ]
* Military Action Group Meeting, Aug. 21 [ #link_14 ]
* MACV’s Summer Salute, Aug. 22 [ #link_13 ]
* Mental Health First Aid Training Online, Aug. 23 [ #link_8 ]
* Montevideo Job Fair, Aug. 24 [ #link_15 ]
* Gateway Meadows Equine-Assisted Services Grand Opening, Aug. 26 [ #link_4 ]
* Vietnam Era Veterans Wanted for Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair [ #link_6 ]
* Therapeutic Services for Veterans at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Sept. 7 [ #link_3 ]
* MN Twins Armed Forces Appreciation Day, Sept. 10 [ #link_16 ]
* The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits [ #link_9 ]
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [ #link_12 ]
* Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus [ #link_5 ]
* Submit Your Veteran-Related Event [ #link_7 ]



Work at MDVA

Bemidji

* Cook [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 28)
* Food Service Worker [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 28)
* General Maintenance Worker/Housekeeper [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 28)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 28)
* Lead Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 29)
* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 29)
* Registered Nurse [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Sept. 5)
* Resident Assistant [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Sept. 5)

Fergus Falls

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Sept. 1)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Sept. 1)

Hastings

* Plant Maintenance Engineer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 23)

Minneapolis

* Registered Nurse Senior [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 31)
* Registered Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Registered Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Food Service Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (multiple openings application deadline Aug. 31)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Aug. 31)
* Human Services Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline Aug. 31)
* Electrician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 23)
* Plumber [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Plant Maintenance Engineer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Dental Hygienist, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Sept. 5)
* General Repair Worker [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 31)
* Groundskeeper Intermediate [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 24)
* Office & Administrative Specialist - Intermediate [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 28)

Montevideo

* Cook Coordinator [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 21)

Ogema

* Tribal Veterans Services Officer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Aug. 28)

Silver Bay

* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Sept. 11)
* Registered Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Sept. 11)

Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend

Minnesota MIlitary Radio

For over 12 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Vietnam Veteran and volunteer host Tom Lyons shares these stories which are carried on 65 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota in an effort to preserve the stories of our Veterans and keep listeners up to date on things happening at MDVA and in our Veteran Community here in Minnesota.

Coming up this week we’ll hear about food insecurity from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System [ [link removed] ], meet with Ryan Companies [ [link removed] ] - a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon [ [link removed] ] Company and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls Dedication Ceremony, Aug. 19

Redwood Falls

You're invited to join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs for the dedication ceremony of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Redwood Falls.

This ceremony commemorates more than a decade of advocacy and planning to create a dignified, respectful final resting place for Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Military Action Group Meeting, Aug. 21

The Military Action Group (MAG) is a collaborative body of individuals who advocate for improved policies and practices that benefit Veterans in the state of Minnesota, principally through legislation. The MAG operates as a “think tank” for ideas that - because of the group’s non-partisan approach and independence from established Veteran organizations - seek to provide innovative legislative and advocacy approaches to those who shape policy for Veterans.

The next MAG meeting will be Aug. 21 2023, from 9 to 10 a.m.

State Office Building
Room 300N
100 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
St Paul, MN 55155

Remote Option:  
Monday, Aug. 21 , 9 – 10 a.m.
Video call link: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 256-907-1047 PIN: ‪539 427 734#

MACV’s Summer Salute, Aug. 22

MACV Summer Salute Flyer

Join MACV at CHS Field in St. Paul for their Summer Salute, a one-day event dedicated to providing comprehensive support services and resources for homeless or at-risk Veterans.

The vision is to create a centralized location where Veterans can easily access assistance needed to address their immediate challenges, focusing on a path towards stability and self-sufficiency.

Services on-site will include:


* Meals
* Haircuts
* VA Benefits
* Legal Clinic
* Health Checkups
* Public Benefits
* Employers
* Housing Support

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Mental Health First Aid Training Online, Aug. 23

Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.


* Wednesday, August 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Mental Health First Aid Training Flyer

Montevideo Job Fair, Aug. 24

Job Fair Flyer

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.

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Gateway Meadows Equine-Assisted Services Grand Opening, Aug. 26

Gateway Meadows Equine-Assisted Services will be having their grand opening Aug. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dayton, MN.

Learn about their holistic programs for Veterans and their families, see where participants enjoy camaraderie and enjoy the healing power of horses and nature.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Equine Therapy Grand Opening

Vietnam Era Veterans Wanted for Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans leaving Vietnam, the
Minnesota National Guard is seeking 300 Vietnam Veterans to participate in a march
during the State Fair's Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Each
Vietnam Veteran will receive one (1) complimentary ticket for the day.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Vietnam Era Veterans Wanted

Therapeutic Services for Veterans at Nature’s Edge Therapy Center, Sept. 7

Equine Therapy

Nature's Edge Therapy Center will provide a safe, comfortable space in which Veterans can connect, engage and participate in therapeutic activities utilizing horticulture and farm animals.


* Thursday, Sept. 7, 21, 28 from 1 - 3:30 p.m.


More information >> [ [link removed] ]

MN Twins Armed Forces Appreciation Day, Sept. 10

Twins Flyer [ [link removed] ]

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans leaving Vietnam, the Minnesota National Guard is seeking 50 Vietnam Veterans to participate in an on-field recognition event during the Minnesota Twins Armed Forces Appreciation Day on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2023.

Each Vietnam Veteran will receive two complimentary tickets for the Twins game. Additional tickets are at the participant's expense.

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.

The PACT Act adds to the list of health conditions the VA assumes (or “presumes”) are caused by exposure to these substances. This law helps provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

 

PACT [ [link removed] ]

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line's number—988 then Press 1—helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.

Veterans can use this option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line. Veterans may still reach the Veterans Crisis Line with the previous phone number—1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 [ tel:1-800-273-8255 ]—by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat [ [link removed] ].



Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus

Minnesota Veterans who served sometime between September 11, 2001, and August 30, 2021 may be eligible for a Post-9/11 Service Bonus. More than 17,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses totaling $18.5 million in recognition of their service.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $25 million in bonuses. As of late November, $18.5 million has been awarded. Eligible Veterans are paid on a first-come, first-served basis, so Veterans should apply today before the funds are gone.

To apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/ServiceBonus [ [link removed] ].

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

Post 9/11 Service Bonus Flyer [ [link removed] ]

Submit Your Veteran-Related Event

If you know of a Veteran-related community event happening in your area you would like to submit to be included in our Friday Digest, please email all event information to [email protected] for consideration.



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