veterans

Gary Sinise has spent 40 years working to help veterans and first responders. He was surprised with a video of celebrities and veterans thanking him for his years as a great guy.

After a snowy week, a lot of people are getting a bit stir crazy. Perhaps signing up for a spring 5K will help you realize that the seasons will eventually change.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be hosting their 2nd annual Veteran Employment Information Event in St. Paul.

A ceremony dedicating a bench to Durbin Keeney took place this last week and I had the honor of being there.

July is Hire A Vet Month and the Minnesota Workforce Center in Duluth is hosting a veterans hiring event on Wednesday, July 25.

It's so important to thank our veterans and active military members. One of those ways a lot of honorable businesses do that is by offering them military discounts.

Every year UWS teams up with Douglas County Veterans Service Office for an expo at the campus designed to help veterans. This year it takes place April 24th.

Take advantage of the great outdoors for a great cause on March 31st.

The Minnesota DNR has found that many veterans covet a job in a natural resources environment because many military skills are a great fit for DNR positions. With that in mind, they will be hosting an employee seminar for military veterans.

Our veterans thought nothing of fighting for our freedom and sacrificing their lives to keep us safe with continued freedom in our Country.  Now they need a small piece of our time and a set of wheels.  Can you help by being a volunteer driver?

It's the perfect time of the year to frequent Minnesota state parks and recreation areas, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making it even better for veterans.

The PIGS Motorcycle Group does great things in our community for the Veterans and children.  They are gearing up for their fundraising efforts for 2017 and I had the honor of attending one of their meetings and presenting a recognition plaque for their donation to the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.