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Veterans Day 2012
November 11 is Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In honor of all U. S. Military Veterans, the Commanders' Task Force and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs host the Minnesota State Veterans Day Program at the Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Community Center on November 11. Visit MDVA’s Veterans Day 2012 page (link below) for details and other Veterans Day events around the state (updated regularly until Veterans Day).
Veterans Day 2012
State Veterans Cemetery Awarded $1.4 million Grant
On October 3, 2012 the Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) presented the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls with a $1.4 million dollar expansion and improvement grant through the VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.
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Minneapolis Veterans Home Virtual Tour
A virtual tour of the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus, including the Adult Day Center and Building 19 being dedicated August 15th
can be seen via the link below.
Minneapolis Veterans Home Campus Virtual Tour
NOTE: Adobe Flash Player is required to view the tour. If you do not currently have the Flash Player installed, you can download it here.
Veterans Leadership - MN DAV Director of Operations and Business Manager Opening
The DAV of MN is looking to hire an individual to fill the fulltime position of Department Director of Operations and Business Manager. This person will be responsible and accountable for executing and managing the business operations functions for DAV of MN. The position is cross functional in nature as it is operational and financial along with administrative and project coordination support where necessary. The position also includes the role of Assistant Adjutant. This person will work out of the DAV of MN headquarters office located in St. Paul. Interested applicants must be a disabled veteran and a member of the DAV. The DAV is wanting to have this job filled by September 1, 2012. For more information please contact Stephen Whitehead at Stephen@davmn.org or at 651-291-1212.
Job Description
Minneapolis Veterans Home Holds Grand Opening and Dedication
Governor Dayton, congressional members and state leaders to dedicate first of a multi-phase project.
The media is invited to attend the Grand Opening and Dedication for Building 19 and the Adult Day Center at the Minneapolis Veterans Home Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. This ceremony marks the first milestone of a major renovation and construction project to modernize facilities and meet the new industry standard of resident-centered care for Minnesota’s Veterans. The Minneapolis Veterans Home opened in 1887 and is celebrating its 125th birthday this year.
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MACV to Hold 2012 Metro StandDown Aug. 1-2
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) will be holding the 20th Anniversary
of the annual metro area Veterans’ StandDown August 1-2.
Press Release
Women Veterans Task Force Draft Plan Released
The VA is looking for feedback regarding issues that face women veterans. For additional
information and to participate, go to vawomenvetstratplan.uservoice.com.
Draft Strategy Report
Governor Dayton’s Budget Proposal Includes Veterans Benefits
Governor Mark Dayton announced his Supplemental FY12-13 Budget Proposal yesterday
which includes $915,000 for an expansion of the Veterans GI Bill, $1.05 million
in increased funding for County Veterans Service Officers, and the Governor’s commitment
for $100,000 in sustained funding for honor guard services.
Press Release
New Section: Veteran Employment
In the "Hot Topics" Section on the left side navigation is a new link to Veteran
Employment. This section will include highlighted employment opportunities for veterans.
Veteran Employment
Expanded GI Bill to Give Veterans Access to Job Training
As the Dayton Administration strives to get Minnesota working again, Governor Mark
Dayton today proposed expanding the Minnesota GI Bill to provide thousands of Veterans
access to new job training. The announcement was part of a two-part Veterans proposal
made today with Minnesota Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito.
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Minnesota Receives $1.18 million Federal Transit Grant for Veterans and Military
Families
The Minnesota Department of Transportation received a $1.18 million grant from the
Federal Transit Administration to create a transportation referral system that will
improve transportation options and mobility for Minnesota's veterans, service members,
their families and other Minnesota residents. The grant is from the USDOT Veterans
Transportation and Community Living Initiative Capital Grants Program.
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LinkVet
The Veterans Linkage Line (LinkVet) is a toll free, one stop customer service line
and website for all Minnesota veterans and their families. The service connects
Veterans and their families to important services and resources.
Calls are answered Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Veterans can call LinkVet
at 1-888-LinkVet (546-5838) and TTY at (800) 627-3529.
Counselors from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provide service 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, including holidays, for immediate crisis intervention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255),
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
or
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Veterans/FAQs.aspx for Veteran specific
information.
The website (www.minnesotaveteran.org)
is a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) format allows users to enter questions or search
topics based on their specific needs. Users are also able to create personalized
accounts that will allow them to track topics and resources of interest. For example,
if the user has questions about education benefits for Veterans, they can choose
to be alerted anytime there is an update or a change related to that topic. Users
also have the ability to chat online with staff and provide immediate feedback to
help improve the site’s usability.
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MDVA E-mail Newsletters
The MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs offers e-mail lists to keep you informed of veteran
issues in Minnesota. There are five topics:
- Minnesota Legislative Issues - Newsletters containing information on legislative
issues related to Minnesota Veterans.
- Events - Newsletters containing information on events for Minnesota Veterans.
- MDVA Newsletter - A monthly newsletter from the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs about
veteran issues.
- Flag at Half-Staff - Notification when the flags at the Minnesota Capitol are lowered
to half-staff.
- News Flash - Press releases and other news items related to Minnesota veterans.
Sign-up for the e-mail newsletters
"Serving You Better" Survey
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has launched “Serving You Better,”
a survey to assist the Department better understand how Minnesota Veterans use MDVA’s
services and programs and to help the Department better serve Veterans and their
families.
The online survey is short and anonymous. Veterans, current service members and
families are encouraged to participate. To take the survey visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org and click on the “Serving
You Better Survey” button.
CVSO Enhancement Grant
The fiscal year 2011 County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Enhancement Grant is
now on-line.
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Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans (V4V) Trust Fund
A trust fund called "MN Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund" has been established.
The goal of the trust fund is to help Minnesota Veterans integrate into society
and lead healthier, independent lives by funding recreational, employment, health,
education and social programs for veterans, their families and caregivers. Applications
for grants are now being accepted.
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Minneapolis VA Medical Center Medical Foster Home Program
The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is pleased to announce the development of the
Medical Foster Home Program to reach the growing needs of the veteran population.
The program offers a safe, long-term, home-like environment and an economical housing
alternative for veterans who are unable to remain in their own homes because of
health issues.
More information
Program Update - Dec 22, 2009
Is the new Post-9/11 GI Bill right for you?
Find out more at www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/step-by-step.htm
Minnesota Service C.O.R.E.
Minnesota Service C.O.R.E. is a new, nation-leading program designed to bring essential,
community-based services directly to veterans, military members and their families
across Minnesota at no cost to them. Due to its unique structure, this program will
also provide resources to previously underserved rural areas around the state.
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War Survivors Education Benefit
Information regarding the WAR SURVIVOR education benefit administered by the Minnesota
Department of Veterans Affairs has been updated. Eligible spouses and children should
read this information to see if they can apply for the program.
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Military and Unemployment Insurance
Information on applying for Unemployment Insurance such as when, how, amount of
benefits, etc.
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Female Combat Veterans
What does it mean to be a female with combat experience? How have my military experiences
affected me? How can I better deal with negative emotions? Come and join an opportunity
for support and growth at the St. Paul Vet Center, Monday nights from 6 pm to 8
pm.
More information
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