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Friday Digest: February 10, 2023



This week:

* Work at MDVA [ #link_1 ]
* Herke Confirmed as MDVA Commissioner [ #link_6 ]
* Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend [ #link_10 ]
* Veterans in Suicidal Crisis can go to any VA or non-VA Healthcare Facility for Free Emergency Healthcare [ #link_3 ]
* Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament in Plymouth, Feb. 11 [ #link_17 ]
* ASIST: Learn the Skills to Help Save a Life in Fergus Falls, Feb. 15 & 16 [ #link_8 ]
* S.A.V.E. Online Training [ #link_2 ]
* AgVet Workshop in Little Falls, Feb. 16 [ #link_13 ]
* Keep Your Health Insurance Information Current [ #link_11 ]
* Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training, Feb. 22 & March 22 [ #link_4 ]
* Military Reflections in Saint Peter, Feb. 22 [ #link_16 ]
* Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training in Roseau, Feb. 28 [ #link_14 ]
* The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits [ #link_9 ]
* DEED Veterans Employment Questionnaire [ #link_15 ]
* 988 - VeteransCrisisLine.net [ #link_12 ]
* Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus [ #link_5 ]
* Submit Your Veteran-Related Event [ #link_7 ]



Work at MDVA

Bemidji

* Human Resources Business Partner [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 10)

Fergus Falls

* Human Services Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant [ [link removed] ] (application deadline March 1)
* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline March 1)

Hastings

* Plant Maintenance Engineer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 14)

Little Falls

* Groundskeeper, seasonal [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 16)

Minneapolis

* Licensed Practical Nurse, part-time [ [link removed] ] (application deadline March 31)
* Licensed Practical Nurse [ [link removed] ] (application deadline March 31)
* Electrician - Master of Record [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 28)
* Plumber - Master in Charge [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 28)
* Plant Maintenance Engineer - Lead [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 28)
* Stationary Engineer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 28)
* Healthcare Business Office Consultant [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 17)
* Safety & Health Officer [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 21)
* Housekeeping [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 28)

Montevideo

* Assistant Director of Nursing [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 21)
* Business Office Manager [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 21)

Redwood Falls

* General Repair Worker [ [link removed] ] (application deadline Feb. 13)

Herke Confirmed as MDVA Commissioner

Herke

Larry Herke was confirmed on Thursday by the Minnesota Senate as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) for a second term. He was first appointed as Commissioner in January 2019? as Gov. Tim Walz began his first term.

Gov. Walz reappointed Herke in November and in January, the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans committee unanimously recommended that he be confirmed by the entire Senate. That floor vote took place yesterday, Thursday, February 9.

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Minnesota Military Radio - Tune in this Weekend

Minnesota MIlitary Radio

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.

Coming up this week we are recorded live from Norway for the 50th Anniversary of NOREX - Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange [ [link removed] ]. We meet with officers from the Minnesota National Guard [ [link removed] ] and Heimevernet [ [link removed] ] (Norway Home Guard) to discuss the training plan, learn about snow shelters and troop mobilization with a Captain from the Minnesota National Guard [ [link removed] ] and get a better understanding of how the soldiers train together.

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Veterans in Suicidal Crisis can go to any VA or non-VA Healthcare Facility for Free Emergency Healthcare

The Federal VA recently announced that Veterans in critical suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost ? including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days. Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system to use this benefit.

?Veterans in suicidal crisis can now receive the free, world-class emergency healthcare they deserve ? no matter where they need it, when they need it, or whether they?re enrolled in VA care,? said VA Secretary for Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough. ?This expansion of care will save Veterans? lives, and there?s nothing more important than that.?

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Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament in Plymouth, Feb. 11

This multi-species ice fishing tournament on Medicine Lake in Plymouth is to honor Veterans and their families.

Prizes will be given to the top two lengths in each of the following species: walleye, northern/pike, bass (large and small), sunfish, crappie and perch.

Veterans and their immediate family members (spouse and children) will receive one free hole to fish from.

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ASIST: Learn the Skills to Help Save a Life in Fergus Falls, Feb. 15 & 16

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference. This two-day suicide intervention workshop in Fergus Falls helps teach and practice a life-saving intervention model that is widely used by professionals and the general public.

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ASIST Flyer

S.A.V.E. Online Training

'Signs, Ask, Validate, Encourage/Expedite' is an introductory, gatekeeper training where participants learn how to act with care and compassion when encountering someone in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Join via MS Teams Thursdays in January, February, and March:


* 2/16/23 5 - 6:30 p.m.
* 3/16/23 5 - 6:30 p.m.

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More information >> [ [link removed] ]

AgVet Workshop in Little Falls, Feb. 16

AgVet Workshop Flyer

This workshop in Little Falls is designed to enhance agricultural opportunities for military Veterans who are interested in learning more about growing and farming.

Spouses, partners, and dependents of military Veterans and active duty personnel are also encouraged to attend these events, which are offered in person and in virtual formats.

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More information >> [ [link removed] ]



Keep Your Health Insurance Information Current
Contact info [ [link removed] ]
Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training, Feb. 22 & March 22

MHFA Flyer

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

You?ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You?ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

This class will be held virtually and requires two hours of self-paced pre-coursework before attending the five-hour, instructor-led, virtual portion of the class.

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Military Reflections in Saint Peter, Feb. 22

Military Reflections flyer

The Saint Peter Community Center will be hosting "Military Reflections" - a series of military and Veteran focused events and programs through the spring of 2023.

This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

All programs will be held at the Saint Peter Community Center.

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Counseling on Access to Lethal Means Training in Roseau, Feb. 28

CALM Training

Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) focuses on how to reduce access to the methods people use to die by suicide.

Tues. Feb 28, 12 - 3 p.m. Auxiliary Room
Lifecare Medical Center
715 Delmore Dr.
Roseau, MN 56751

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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 assumes (or ?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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PACT [ [link removed] ]

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DEED Veterans Employment Questionnaire

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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Questionnaire >> [ [link removed] ]

988 - VeteransCrisisLine.net

Veterans Crisis Line

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 [ tel:1-800-273-8255 ]?by text (838255), and through chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat [ [link removed] ].



Post-9/11 Veterans Service Bonus

Service Bonus Flyer [ [link removed] ]

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 17,000 Minnesota Veterans who served in the Global War on Terrorism have already received bonuses totaling $18.5 million in recognition of their service.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is distributing nearly $25 million in bonuses. As of late November, $18.5 million has been awarded. 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 [ [link removed] ].

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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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