Entries by Ryan

Minnesota Silver Star & Patriot Ride

This week we meet a Minnesota recipient of one of the Nation’s highest awards for valor; and well hear about the upcoming Patriot Ride, the Patriot Guard’s largest annual event. Guests include: Cpl. Ethan Nagel of the Minnesota National Guard Tim Leonhardt & Mark Gile of the Patriot Guard      

Spring Flooding Prep & Minnesota’s VFW

This week we’ll get a flood season update from the Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers and we’ll hear the latest news on rural healthcare and other issues from the Minnesota VFW. Guests include: Col. Dan Koprowski, Commander of the Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers Frank Presfield, Commander […]

Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing Prepares to Deploy

This week we’ll hear about the upcoming deployment of Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing and we’ll meet an organization that traces it’s roots to the American Revolution. Guests include: Lt. Col. Jeffery Wong, Maj. Kevin Roche and Master Sgt. Richard Krivanek of the Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing Lori Clausen of the Daughters of the […]

Veteran Homelessness & Police Training

This week we’ll take an in-depth look at the Minneapolis VA’s effort to eliminate veteran homelessness and we’ll hear about new training available for law enforcement to help veterans in crisis. Guests include: Wayne Shellum of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute (UMCPI) Jonelle Glubke of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System Todd Kubinski of […]

Minnesota’s Ex-POWs

This 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