Veterans

A southeast Minnesota WW 2 air soldier will receive six military medals he earned while serving as a bomber pilot in Europe 77 years ago.

This is the kind of kindness that is the glue for Rochester.

He was seriously wounded in Vietnam and later became heavily involved in disabled veterans issues.

Patriot Guard riders, law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders were joined by regular citizens and veterans along the route that wound from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport through Mountain Lake, some 125+ miles away.

The Rochester Park Board has given its final approval to the planned Southeast Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial.

First District Congressman Jim Hagedorn says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated $21-million for the planned project.

Old homes have so many stories hidden in the walls. For one family near Camden, New York, it also has a ring that once belonged to a Desert Storm vet.

Lauren Laborde, mother of two, has been mowing lawns for seniors and veterans who need some extra help during the coronavirus pandemic. Source: ABC 13

Veterans in Minnesota impacted by COVID-19 can apply for a one time grant. A total of $6.2 million was included in the coronavirus relief package recently passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor.

Veterans Day is on November 11th and many places in southeast Minnesota are offering deals. Here is a list of a few places that are offering deals.