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Minnesota Legislators Contemplate Providing Free Education for Disabled Veterans’ Children
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota legislators are considering a free education to the children of disabled veterans.
FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
FOREST LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Forest Lake man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a brutal hit-and-run at Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park that claimed the life of 17-year-old Darisha Bailey-Vath and left three others injured. Dylan Robert Simmons, 20 at the time of the crime, was found guilty by a jury of… Continue reading FOREST LAKE Tragedy: Man Gets 19 Years for Killing Teen in Hit-and-Run at Veterans Memorial Park
MN Reacts: Veterans Administration Announces 6,000 Layoffs
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) Minnesota congressional members respond to layoffs at the Veterans Administration.
New Bill Aims to Eliminate Burial Fees for Families of Veterans in Minnesota State Cemeteries
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A new bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate could eliminate burial fees for the spouses and children of veterans in state veteran cemeteries, providing much-needed financial relief to military families. 
Bill DetailsSenator Bill Lieske of Lonsdale introduced the legislation before the Senate Veterans Subcommittee, emphasizing that military families should not face… Continue reading New Bill Aims to Eliminate Burial Fees for Families of Veterans in Minnesota State Cemeteries
Proposed Minnesota Senate Bill Aims to Reduce Burial Fees for Families of Veterans
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota Senate is considering a bill to to cut burial fees from the families of veterans.
Multiple Reports of Gunfire in Grand Forks County Near Veterans Memorial Park
Grand Forks County, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are investigating two separate incidents of gunfire reported late Saturday night and early Sunday morning near 34th Street and 24th Avenue South, adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park. According to Sergeant O’Neal, the first incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, when multiple 911 calls reported gunshots in the area.… Continue reading Multiple Reports of Gunfire in Grand Forks County Near Veterans Memorial Park
“Freez’n for a Reason” Event Raises Awareness for Veterans in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – As part of Frostival 2025, the Freez’n for a Reason event is set to raise awareness and funds for veterans in the Fargo-Moorhead area. This annual event, now in its fourth year, kicks off Friday, January 31 at the Moorhead American Legion. The highlight of the evening will be a live… Continue reading “Freez’n for a Reason” Event Raises Awareness for Veterans in Moorhead
New Orleans Terror Attack: 15 Dead After Army Veteran’s Rampage
NEW ORLEANS (trfnews.i234.me) — On January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a pickup truck driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, a U.S. citizen from Texas and former Army Staff Sergeant, entered a pedestrian area near Canal and Bourbon Streets in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The vehicle struck numerous individuals, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuries… Continue reading New Orleans Terror Attack: 15 Dead After Army Veteran’s Rampage
Veterans Day Ceremony at UND Alumni Center in Grand Forks, ND
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) A look at some of the sights and sounds of the Veterans Day Ceremony at UND’s Alumni Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Thank You Veterans for Your Service on Veterans Day
WEST FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) Veterans honored on the video display at the West Fargo POW/MIA Plaza on this Veterans Day. Thanks you for your service!
End Of Watch 2024-10-08 13:17:54 – Corporal Raymond Kuuchi, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government
Raymond Kuuchi Corporal Raymond Kuuchi suffered a fatal heart attack while at the VA Law Enforcement Training Center at Circle Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas. After participating in Ground Defense and Recovery/Jujitsu training around 11:00 a.m., Corporal Kuuchi collapsed. Despite life-saving measures, Corporal Kuuuci was unable to be resuscitated. Corporal Kuuchi had served with… Continue reading End Of Watch 2024-10-08 13:17:54 – Corporal Raymond Kuuchi, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services, U.S. Government
Celebrate July 4th with Crookston Veterans: Share Your Town on Our Facebook Page!
Crookston Veterans Post Flags On July 4th, Show Us Your Town on our Facebook Page CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Crookston veterans have been busy posting flags around town on this Fourth of July. What’s happening in your town? Post your photos/videos on our Facebook page.
Veterans Urged to Check Out New VA Programs Offering Benefits
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Eligible Minnesota veterans are encouraged to apply for PACT Act benefits through the VA. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar highlights that the law, passed two years ago, addresses health problems faced by veterans exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam and burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite the availability of these benefits,… Continue reading Veterans Urged to Check Out New VA Programs Offering Benefits
Benefits for Veterans
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) Veterans are urged to check out the new VA programs that may offer them benefits.