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While Minnesota?s three new Veterans Homes won?t open until mid-2023, employee recruitment has already begun.
The critical role of Nursing Home Administrator will be the first position filled, according to Kari Bautch, New Homes Human Resources Director. The job postings for this role at the Preston and Bemidji Homes have already been announced on the Minnesota Careers website, and the job posting for the role at the Montevideo Home will be announced at the end of September.
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For over 10 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.
This weekend will be a special show recorded at the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers 77th Fall Training Conference.
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The application period is now open for the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs ?SOT Grants.? The grants are available to qualified organizations that support Minnesota Veterans. The grant application period is open Sept. 12 through Oct. 7, 2022. SOT grant applications may be submitted any time during this period.
MDVA launched the Support Our Troops (SOT) grant program in 2016. The grants are financed from sales of the?Minnesota "Support Our Troops" License Plates. Minnesota organizations with programs designed to ?support and improve the lives of Veterans and their families? may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $100,000.
The SOT grant application is available on the MDVA website at MinnesotaVeteran.org/Grants during the open grant cycle. Detailed instructions for how to apply are outlined in the application.
Interested organizations may also sign-up here?to receive alerts for future grant applications periods.
Minnesota loses more than 100 Veterans per year to suicide. This is a tragedy that is preventable and must be stopped.
Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event will be held at the Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake in Marine on St. Croix.
- Join State Rep. Bob Dettmer and MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke to hear how the State of Minnesota is addressing this issue
- Learn how to identify Veterans at risk
- Receive resources to help combat the tragedy of Veteran suicide
The program will begin at 10 a.m. with coffee, donuts and resources available starting at 9 a.m.
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There are things that we can do to support our own mental health.
We all experience tough days or even weeks due to physical, emotional, financial, or social problems. This means that sometimes we experience mental health struggles. When we experience struggle, it is important to learn how to listen to ourselves, body, feelings, and thoughts.
Understanding how we are affected by life's stressors and struggles will help us to identify when and how to reach out for help.
You don?t have to go through struggles on your own. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has resources available to help yourself find hope, help and healing no matter your level of need.
Learn more about Veteran suicide prevention in MDVA?s new video.
Visit the MDVA Suicide Prevention webpage at MinnesotaVeteran.org/EndVetSuicide for more information.?
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has updated their questionnaire on Veteran Employment. Please take a moment to answer the questionnaire so they can better understand how to?to best serve Veterans in finding a rewarding career.
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 Our three new Veterans Homes in Bemidji, Montevideo and Preston have started accepting Resident applications as of Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. (CST).
We?ve worked to make the application process as easy as possible. Following are answers to the questions we?ve heard the most during our community visits.
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Please join the State of Minnesota for the dedication of the MN Medal of Honor Memorial on Sept. 22, 2022. The event will include Medal of Honor Recipients, cannons, a flyover, and more.
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Join Medal of Honor recipients the evening of Sept. 22, 2022 and embark on a St. Croix River Boat Dinner Cruise. This intimate evening will consist of a meet and greet opportunity for you and your guests to meet Medal of Honor recipients.
All attendees must register in advance; NO tickets will be available at the gate. The event is only able to accommodate 150 attendees.
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 Looking to make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans through meaningful legal work in the public sector? Here?s your chance to meet with a variety of state agencies and hear about current and upcoming attorney positions. Get your questions answered about opportunities to work on high-profile, high-impact legal issues, learn about the state?s generous benefits package and take away some swag, too.
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The Veterans Crisis Line's new number?988 then Press 1?helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.
Signed into law in 2020, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As part of the law, all telephone service providers in the U.S. had to activate the number no later than July 16, 2022.
Veterans can use this new 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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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America?s wars. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and now the Global War on Terrorism. MDVA recognizes the sacrifices and courage Minnesotans took to defend our country.
The 2022 Legislature passed and Governor Walz signed the first-ever Veterans Omnibus Bill that included funding for a service bonus payable to eligible Veterans who served from 9/11/01 to 8/30/21. MDVA is honored to facilitate this program for eligible Veterans, currently serving service members, or Veterans' beneficiaries.
The application period began on July 7, 2022. The last day to apply is June 30, 2024, unless the funds have been exhausted by then.
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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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