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    December 23, 2014
    Wreaths placed on graves at vets' cemetery
    LITTLE FALLS - The results of the Dec. 13 National Remembrance Ceremony at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery are were reported recently by WreathsForTheFallen.org officials. All the 3,800 wreaths arrived on time at 7:30 a.m. despite a very foggy morning. Also arriving in the...
    newsDecember 23, 2014 - 9:29pm
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    November 18, 2014
    Thanks to Applebee's
    I'm sure that I speak for hundreds of veterans and active service persons in wishing to express a huge thank you to Applebee's for serving delicious, complete meals to us on Veterans Day. I can't imagine how many dollars worth of food was served on that day as well as the added staff...
    opinionNovember 18, 2014 - 4:04pm
    November 16, 2014
    Light at the end of a dark tunnel: Heldt sees Ironman challenge as a way to work through PTSD
    Josh Heldt thought taking on the Ironman challenge would help him get through his post traumatic stress disorder. The challenge of swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running a full marathon of 26.2 miles all in a single day with nearly 3,000 other people is surely a goal...
    newsNovember 16, 2014 - 9:07pm
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    Light at the end of a dark tunnel
    Josh Heldt thought taking on the Ironman challenge would help him get through his post traumatic stress disorder. The challenge of swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running a full marathon of 26.2 miles all in a single day with nearly 3,000 other people is surely a goal that...
    newsNovember 16, 2014 - 8:12pm
    BBB offers new resource to veterans, service members
    As part of its outreach to the military community, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota's local Military Line (BBB) program has partnered with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance to create a specially-designed tri-fold handout containing tips on scams targeting service...
    newsNovember 16, 2014 - 8:07pm
    November 15, 2014
    Dealing and living with PTSD
    A decade after returning from Iraq, Josh Heldt's battle continues. The 37-year-old Iraq veteran, suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), isn't alone. Bob Nelson, Crow Wing County director of veterans services, said a strong percentage of National Guard members...
    newsNovember 15, 2014 - 3:13pm
    November 11, 2014
    French Tribute to an American Veteran: Sacrifice in Defense of Freedom
    In early September the Dispatch published a story about the upcoming Sept. 9 remembrance ceremony for Maj. Don Beerbower in Saint-Thierry, France. In this guest essay, Paul Sailer writes about the village, its people, Maj. Beerbower, and the meaning of the ceremony. Beerbower grew...
    newsNovember 11, 2014 - 9:13am
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    October 30, 2014
    Ward's a champion for veterans
    A recent letter in this newspaper criticized Rep. John Ward's efforts on behalf of Minnesota veterans. I've worked closely with Rep. Ward. He has been a constant champion at the state Capitol for our veterans. Despite long odds and limited federal funding, Rep. Ward has tirelessly...
    opinion / reader opinionOctober 30, 2014 - 3:35pm
    August 5, 2014
    Sharing group established for Cass veterans
    WALKER — Veterans of all ages will be able to participate in a new sharing group beginning with a 2 to 3:30 p.m. discussion session on Aug. 13 at Ringle Library room in Walker Area Community Center. Jeff Woodford, Cass veterans services officer, said Shari Kosobuski from the...
    newsAugust 5, 2014 - 9:28pm
    July 13, 2014
    Veteran with service dog says he was denied indoor service at area restaurant
    A veteran who said he was asked to leave an area restaurant because he was with his service dog said the experience was humiliating and he wants to raise awareness before it happens to someone else. Sara McCabe, manager at Iven's, said the incident - on a busy Friday night before...
    newsJuly 13, 2014 - 8:28pm
    June 20, 2014
    Nolan doesn't understand vets
    U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan met with veterans June 13 in Little Falls and told them he received a classified brief where he was given information convincing him no U.S. soldiers were killed in attempts to rescue U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. This clashes with reports from former U.S. Army...
    opinion / reader opinionJune 20, 2014 - 3:11pm
    June 13, 2014
    Nolan: Stay out of Iraq
    Rep. Rick Nolan, D-Minn., on Friday strongly objected to the possibility of U.S. military re-intervention in Iraq as that nation faces a mounting insurgency. His objections were made in response to a veteran's question at a round table the congressman organized to discuss issues...
    newsJune 13, 2014 - 10:12pm
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