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Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Friday Digest: June 20, 2025



This week:

* Work at MDVA [ #link_1 ]
* Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend [ #link_10 ]
* Mental Health First Aid Training, June 25 [ #link_16 ]
* MDVA at Pride, June 28-29 [ #link_14 ]
* Minneapolis VA Veteran Pop-Up Food Pantry, July 15 [ #link_2 ]
* National Veterans Wheelchair Games: Volunteers Needed [ #link_11 ]
* Military Women's Memorial - Strive for 500 [ #link_5 ]
* You May Be Eligible for Additional USDVA Educational Benefits! [ #link_4 ]
* Beware: Claim Predators Want to Prey on Your Benefits [ #link_13 ]
* The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits [ #link_9 ]
* 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [ #link_12 ]
* Submit Your Veteran-Related Event [ #link_7 ]

Work at MDVA

If you are interested in speaking to a member of our Human Resources team regarding employment opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, fill out our Job Interest Form [ [link removed] ] to be contacted about available opportunities.

Bemidji

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline June 30)
* Lead Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)
* Homemaker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)

Fergus Falls

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline Aug. 29)

Hastings

* Nutritional Services Supervisor [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Behavioral Health Supervisor [ [link removed] ] (application deadline July 8)

Minneapolis

* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline June 30)
* Physical Therapist Assistant [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)
* Pharmacy Technician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 24)
* Labor Relations Support Technician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)
* Food Service Worker, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)
* Lead Payroll Technician [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 30)

Montevideo

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline June 20)
* Recreation Program Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 20)

Preston

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline June 27)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, intermittent [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 23)

Silver Bay

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, part-time [ [link removed] ]
(multiple openings, application deadline June 27)
* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, intermittent [ [link removed] ]
(application deadline June 30)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 20)
* Cook, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 20)

St. Paul

* Veterans SOAR Representative [ [link removed] ] (application deadline June 20)

Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend

Minnesota MIlitary Radio

For over 15 years, the award-winning Minnesota Military Radio (MMR) has been the forum for retelling the stories of Minnesota’s heroes. Retired Command Sergeant Major, Veteran and volunteer host Doug Wortham shares these stories which are carried on 67 broadcasting stations throughout the state of Minnesota, and broadcasted nationally on the Wreaths Across America Radio Network, 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 explore the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs [ [link removed] ]' efforts to end Veteran homelessness, learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District [ [link removed] ] is supporting wildfire response in Los Angeles, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard [ [link removed] ].

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Mental Health First Aid Training, June 25

Mental Health First Aid

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is committed to investing in both our Veterans and the communities where they live and serve. A healthy community is a suicide-safe community.

One way MDVA contributes to the wellbeing of our state and Veteran communities is by offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course certification each month. MDVA also offers this training to our employees.

Trainings are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


* June 25
* July 23

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



MDVA at Pride, June 28-29

MDVA proudly honors and celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ Veterans who served with courage, strength and dedication. Your service has helped protect our freedoms and shape a stronger, more inclusive nation.

Look for our booth in the Orange Section. Stop by and say “hi!”

 

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

MDVA at Pride

Minneapolis VA Veteran Pop-Up Food Pantry, July 15

Food insecurity knows no boundaries – impacting all walks of life, including those who have served our Nation. There’s a new effort to make sure our heroes have food to eat.

The Minnesota Veterans Food Pantry serves as a key fundraising platform of the Minneapolis VA’s pop-up food pantry, which occurs every third Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Those in need will receive a food box that includes shelf stable items (boxed meals/canned items), frozen items (meat/fish), and fresh items (fruits/vegetables).

Staff members are also on site to connect Veterans with other resources available through the VA.


* July 15
* Aug. 19

More information >> [ [link removed] ]

National Veterans Wheelchair Games: Volunteers Needed

Wheelchair Games

The National Veterans Wheelchair Games is the largest adaptive sports and rehabilitation event designed exclusively for U.S. military Veterans with disabilities. They are currently looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming games.

Support Veteran athletes, make connections and be part of something unforgettable here in Minneapolis, July 17–22, 2025. For questions, email: [email protected].

 

Register to volunteer >> [ [link removed] ]



Military Women's Memorial - Strive for 500

Womens Veteran Memorial

Military Women’s Memorial #StriveFor500 Campaign is an effort for every state to help register at least 500 military women in their state in 2025.

Each state has thousands of currently serving, Veterans and retirees in their midst and together we can ensure their stories are housed in a National Digital Repository.

There are stories from the Revolutionary War to today, with stories from every zip code in the country.

More information >> [ [link removed] ]



You May Be Eligible for Additional USDVA Educational Benefits!

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that Veterans who served at least two periods of service - one that qualifies for the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and another that qualifies for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) - may be able to receive additional GI Bill benefits.

*Am I eligible for additional benefits? If so, what should I do?*

If you have previously applied to use VA education benefits, you may be eligible for additional benefits, if:


* You completed more than one eligible period of service, and
* You waived all or part of your MGIB benefits so you could use PGIB benefits.

If you have questions, please reach out to an MDVA Veterans Education Regional Coordinator.

 

Find your Regional Coordinator >> [ [link removed] ]

Beware: Claim Predators Want to Prey on Your Benefits

Many Veterans seek support and help with filing VA benefits claims for the payments they deserve. Be cautious of "claim predators" - unaccredited companies or individuals targeting Veterans' benefits for profit.
How to identify claim predators:


* Charging High Fees: Predatory companies charge absurd fees or require you to pay a portion of your VA benefits. Never pay anyone a fee to file an initial claim for benefits.
* Making Dishonest Promises: Don't trust anyone who claims they can help accelerate the claims process and obtain a 100% disability benefits evaluation. Remember, only VA has the authority to determine disability ratings.
* Requiring Binding Contracts: No one should ever charge a fee to file an initial claim for VA benefits. Never sign a contract agreeing to pay an unauthorized individual/company a percentage of your benefit payment in exchange for help with your VA claim.

 

Learn more about VA accredited representatives >> [ [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 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 can also reach the Veterans Crisis Line by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat [ [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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