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Desk of the Commissioner - November

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Minnesota Veterans: You are appreciated. You are valued. You are remembered.

Those words were echoed many times over on Friday, November 11 as the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and the Commanders? Task Force (CTF) hosted the first in-person Veterans Day program since 2019. More than 400 people joined us at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center and another 400 viewed the program via livestream. The program was recorded and continues to be available online.

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Minnesota Veterans Home - Preston Selects Administrator

David Dunn

David Dunn has been named Administrator for the Minnesota Veterans Home - Preston, which is scheduled to open in mid-2023. Dave has more than 18 years of experience as an administrator in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and is also a 15-year Veteran of the United States Air Force.

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Recap: Veterans Day 2022

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On Friday, November 11 Veterans, elected officials and community members came together in person and virtually to celebrate and honor our Veterans. If you missed the program you can view it here [ [link removed] ].

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More than 20,000 Applied for Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus

Since July, more than 20,000 Veterans who served during the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) have applied for a bonus payment to recognize their service.

During the 2022 Minnesota Legislative session, the Post-9/11 Veteran Service Bonus program was included as part of the Veterans Omnibus Bill signed by Governor Tim Walz. The law includes nearly $25 million for service bonuses to post-9/11 era Veterans and Gold Star Families.

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November is Native American Heritage Month

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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) proudly observes November as Native American Heritage Month as proclaimed by Gov. Tim Walz [ [link removed] ]. There is a deep, rich Native American history in Minnesota, with these communities making essential contributions to the culture and economy of our state.

The area known today as the State of Minnesota is located on ancestral and contemporary lands that have been called home by Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. This land is home to many Tribal Nations, including the Anishinaabe, Dakota, Ojibwe, Ho-Chunk, Cheyenne, Oto, Iowa, Hidatsa, Arikara, A?aninin, Cree, Blackfeet, Assiniboine, and the Sac and Fox peoples.

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MDVA is Hiring

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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.

We proudly offer competitive pay, generous benefits as a State of MN employee, welcoming and supportive teams, and most importantly, meaningful careers.

To see full job posting and apply:
1. Go to [link removed] [ [link removed] ] and select your applicant type: External Applicants or Current Employees or Accessible Applicant Portal.
2. On the Careers landing page, enter the Job ID in the Search Jobs field. Click on the posting.
3. Select ?Apply for Job? button. New users will need to create an applicant account to apply.




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