VETERANS
Legislative notebook: Lockout extension out
By Don Davis Minnesota senators removed extended unemployment benefits for workers locked out by employers in labor disputes during a Friday bill debate The provision was a Democratic response to a 20...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 6:21 PM
Spread a little cheer to the troops
As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, Id like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serv...
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:56 PM
Project New Hope
I am going to present a recipe for a bad day and you tell me when it starts to taste little familiar. First start out with three cups of fatigue then fold in hopelessness and an inability to f...
Posted on 7/15/11 at 10:44 AM
Wistful Wednesday: Veterans
This is a photograph taken on November 27, 1950 at Camp Pickett, Virginia. My Dad is the young man in the front row on the far right. My Dad was fighting in Korea when I was born. Some days he talks ...
Posted on 11/11/09 at 5:11 AM
Fired head of a state veterans’ nursing home gets his job back
Wisconsin NewsThe head of a state veterans’ nursing home who was fired in August amid allegations of over-spending has gotten his old job back.
November 19, 2009
VA picks Middleton as the place for its new regional billing center
Wisconsin NewsThe Veterans’ Administration has picked Middleton as the place for its new regional billing center. The Madison suburb beat out 11 other cities to get the North Central Patient Account Center.
By Shamane Mills , November 12, 2009
The Netherlands honors Willmar World War II veteran
WILLMAR, Minn. — A Willmar man is among seven Minnesota soldiers who will be honored by the Netherlands government for helping liberate part of central Holland during a harrowing mission 65 years ago.
By David Little , November 11, 2009
Day has new meaning for state's newest vets
November 06, 2009
World War II vets take Honor Flights to national memorial
Wisconsin NewsWorld War II veterans in northeast Wisconsin will soon get their chance to see their national memorial.
September 14, 2009
Lawmaker wants veterans to get paid leave on Veterans Day
Wisconsin NewsState Sen. Dave Hansen introduced a measure getting a State Capitol hearing Tuesday.
August 17, 2009
Madison Area Technical College receives grant to help vets transition to civilian life
As colleges attract more veterans, Madison Area Technical College is using a new grant to help returning vets make the transition to civilian life.By Shamane Mills , July 06, 2009
Wisconsin veterans get one of highest college tuition breaks under new GI Bill
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin veterans get a better deal than most for free or low-priced college tuition.
June 29, 2009
Poppies to be offered May 21
The American Legion Auxiliary memorial poppy is a blood-red emblem of the battles Americans fought for God and country, miracles purveyed, and lives lost.May 12, 2009
State vet groups up in arms over measure in Obama VA budget
Wisconsin NewsState veterans leaders are upset with an Obama administration budget proposal that would charge some veterans for their service-connected injuries at Veterans Administration Hospitals.
By Brady Bautch , March 16, 2009
Veterans officer on his way to Iraq again
By Jason Schulte , December 02, 2008
Editorial: Celebrating – the American way
Could it be coincidence that national elections, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving all fall in the same month?November 19, 2008
Veterans Day ceremonies and exhibits planned across state
It’s Veterans Day and ceremonies will be held throughout Wisconsin to honor those who’ve served our country.November 11, 2008
Veterans outreach events to be held at UW-River Falls and UW-Stout
Veterans outreach events will be held by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs next week at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and UW-Stout.November 07, 2008
Vets’ recognition Sunday at Spring Valley church
SPRING VALLEY — Christ the King Lutheran Church of Wilson will host a Veteran’s Recognition this Sunday.November 05, 2008
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