As we approach Memorial Day, it is a fitting time to focus on Minnesota’s State Veterans Cemeteries and the important role they play in providing our Veterans with a dignified burial with the highest of quality. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is honored to serve our Veterans and their families at this important time.

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Recognize Memorial Day this year by attending a program at one of Minnesota’s four State Veterans Cemeteries. All four locations will host an event on Sunday, May 25, the day before Memorial Day, starting at 2 p.m. These programs are always a meaningful way to remember those who have served our country.

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When something unexpected upends your life, how you react can have a tremendous impact. Fergus Falls Veterans Home volunteer, Milo Scott, is a shining example of how finding gratitude following a life-changing diagnosis can make all the difference.

In 2022, Milo was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Library describes as a type of dementia caused by damage to nerve cells in the areas of the brain behind the forehead or ears. These parts of the brain are associated with behavior, personality and communication.

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All eight Minnesota Veterans Homes and four State Veterans Cemeteries will soon be hopeful hosts to the smallest of North America's falcons. This past fall, the Preston Veterans Home Residents enjoyed a presentation from the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program about local raptors and falconry.

After learning more about the resident birds of prey, the Home was inspired to put up a kestrel nest box on the property. Building off the popularity of the idea the Preston Home, an MDVA employee and falconer thought it would be an opportunity to extend the effort.

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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) recognizes May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We celebrate our diverse Asian community that represents a long history in our state and brings a cultural richness that includes dozens of different nationalities.

Several MDVA team members talked about the significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in their lives.

Vue Phang came to the MDVA more than a year ago as an Office Administrative Assistant in our Benefits area. His biggest responsibility is taking in benefit applications submitted by County Veterans Service Officers. Among many other things, he reviews each application for required components and inputs the data in our Veteran Application Tracking System (VATS) that manages and tracks applications for benefits. A Marine Veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom II, he was in the private sector for 15 years before coming to the MDVA. Although he enjoyed it, he says there was something missing and began searching for something he could be proud of.

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MDVA is celebrating Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 11-17. This annual event honors our dedicated staff who care for Veteran Residents and their families as well as one another. We're proud to recognize their ongoing efforts to ensure the highest quality of care is consistently delivered in a warm and welcoming environment, serving those who have served our nation.

Our employees' legacy of service ensures that our Homes' Residents live a joyful, meaningful and engaged life amongst their fellow Veterans. During this celebratory week, our goal will be to say thank you to team members through a variety of activities, including staff contests, gratitude walls, dress-up days and special treats and meals.

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Veterans bring many valuable qualities to the employment table, including a strong work ethic, discipline, intelligence, dependability and teamwork. The annual Veterans Career Fair helps match these individuals with local businesses in need of talent so that everyone wins.

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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 learn more and to apply, visit MinnesotaVeteran.org/Careers and click Current Jobs.