Minneapolis VA Hospital Needs Volunteers The Minneapolis VA Hospital (VA) is looking for volunteers to help service veterans. Volunteer opportunities include the following: Veteran patient services within the VA: entrance information desk assistance (referred to as “first impressions” volunteer), transporting veterans, Coffee Service, etc., Clinical services within the VA: assistance at medical departments, Veteran transportation... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Sgt Cade Wolfe
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on Monday, November 20, in honor and remembrance of Sergeant Cade Michael Wolfe.... Continue Reading →
Veterans Day 2023
State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program The State of Minnesota Veterans Day Event will take place Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center. Veterans Memorial Community Center8055 Barbara AvenueInver Grove Heights, MN Breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the official program starting at 10. Veterans Day Information and Events:... Continue Reading →
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser – Rochester, MN
Support the Air Force Sergeants Association - Chapter 858 on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the Texas Roadhouse - Rochester location. And get some great food at the same time. 10% Donation Night for Air Force Sergeants Association. Present the flyer below at the Rochester location and Texas Roadhouse... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters September 24, 2023
Governor Walz Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Fallen Firefighters Governor Tim Walz today directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 24, to honor firefighters who have been killed or injured in the line of duty. This order occurs... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on 9/11 – 2023
A Proclamation from the President on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023 Today we remember all the heroes who were forged in the hours, days, and years that followed that terrible morning of September 11, 2001 — ordinary Americans who, amidst the terror, smoke, and flames, demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Together,... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff from 9/8 to 9/9 for Former Governor Al Quie
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Al Quie Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise on Friday, September 8, to sunset on Saturday, September 9, in honor of former Minnesota Governor... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Jake Wallin until sunset on July 22, 2023
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Minnesota National Guard Sergeant and Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective immediately until sunset on July 22, 2023, in honor and remembrance... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff for Fire Captain Chris Parsons
Governor Walz Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fire Captain Chris Parsons Governor Tim Walz today has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at state buildings to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to honor the life of St. Paul Fire Captain Christopher Parsons, who died on... Continue Reading →
Flags at Half-Staff on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Note: Normally this event is held on the first weekend of October but it has moved to May in 2023. The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor our fallen... Continue Reading →