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The State of Minnesota Veterans Day program will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center.
Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the official program starting at 10 a.m.
A livestream of the event will also be available on the MDVA website for those unable to attend.
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has gathered submissions for Veterans Day events happening across the state. If you are looking for an opportunity to celebrate Veterans Day in your area, you can view our list below.
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Continuing our mission to serve Minnesota?s Veterans and honor Veterans Day, look for us as you head to the Vikings vs Saints game on Sunday, Nov. 12! Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs experts will be outside of U.S. Bank Stadium helping Vets learn what they?ve earned! Join us and the Vikings as we honor those who have served and continue our ongoing work to connect them with federal and state benefits.??
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The Minneapolis Veterans Home and the Minneapolis VA are honoring those who have served by co-hosting a decorated vehicle parade on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. Cars will make two trips around the Home?s campus for our Residents and their families to enjoy. The parade is set to arrive at 11:15 a.m.
If you?d like to register to become one of those decorated vehicles and join in the fun, contact Greg at 651-248-1604 or [email protected].
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The Scott County Historical Society (SCHS) is honored to host special guest speaker, Dr. Ha Tuong on Nov. 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. for the SCHS Nights at the Museum program.
Dr. Tuong, a war researcher and author, has a unique view about the Vietnam War, as reflected in his two books, Two Minnows, and his newest The War. Dr. Tuong will speak about the reason he wrote the books: to make the voices of Vietnam Veterans and the South Vietnamese heard.
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The Minneapolis VA Vocational Rehab program is hosting a job fair for Veterans and their spouses on Nov. 15 from 1:30 - 4 p.m.
No registration required; please come prepared for a potential interview and don?t forget your resume. Onsite resume review and interview preparation will also be provided.
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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 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.
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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?by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
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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 20,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses totaling $21.4 million in recognition of their service.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $39.8 million in bonuses. 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.
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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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