Tag Archive for: History

Minnesota’s Ex-POWs

Consolidated B-24This week we’ll hear the story of one Minnesotan’s experience as a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II and we’ll find out how a Minnesota organization is helping all of our surviving Ex-POWs and their families. Guests include:

  • David Claypool & Dick Carroll of the Minnesota chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War
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The Tet Offensive & Pets Loyal to Vets

Hue_2This week we go back to the Vietnams War’s Tet Offensive through the eyes of a Minnesota Veteran and we’ll meet an organization dedicated to training therapy dogs for our wounded warriors. Guests include:

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Rome to D-Day in WWII & American Legion Update

1943-pratella-italy-34th-infantry-divisionThis week, with the 70th anniversaries of the liberation of Rome and D-Day quickly approaching we go in-depth on Minnesota’s contributions to the war. We’ll also get updates from Minnesota’s American Legion and the Minneapolis VA. Guests include:

  • Doug Bekke of the Minnesota Military Museum
  • Mike Ash of Minnesota’s American Legion
  • Patrick Kelly of the Minneapolis VA
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Tracing the Red Bulls from WWII to Today

This week we trace the path of the Red Bulls though Ireland, North Africa and Italy during World War II with a man who experienced it. We’ll also hear about the division’s more recent history and future with it’s current commanding general. Guests include:

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Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima Remembered and the Drevnick Memorial Fund

9927_163226492527_503642527_2754107_7571635_n This week, we’ll remember a fallen Minnesota Soldier and see the legacy he left behind. Also, in conjunction with the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we’ll meet a Minnesota Veteran of both Pearl Harbor and Iwo Jima. Guests include:

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