Entries by Ryan

Minnesota Military Family Foundation

This week we’re recording live at the T.G.I. Friday’s in Saint Louis Park talking about Minnesota’s support system for military families. Guests include: Maj. Gen. (ret) Harry Sieben of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation Mike Farren of Minnesota’s Family Assistance Centers Phil Knutson of Founding Father’s Beer Lt. Col. Matthew Vatter of the Minnesota National Guard […]

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Congressman Tim Walz & Veterans Play Project

This week, former Sgt. Maj. now Congressman, Tim Walz joins us to talk about his service and three bills he’s working on in the U.S. House’s Committee on Veterans Affairs to help our veterans. Artistic Director Leah Cooper of the Footprints Collective also joins us to talk about their new collaboration, the Veterans Play Project. This week’s […]

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Veterans Employment Legislation & Minnesota’s Two Civil Wars

This week, we’ll hear about new legislation aimed at helping our unemployed veterans and we’ll discover Minnesota’s two civil wars, and the tragedy of 1862. Guests include: Barb O’Reilly of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Stephen Osman retired senior historian from the Minnesota Historical Society This week’s veteran is Specialist William Felsburg of Coon Rapids. […]

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Lt. Col. Mark Weber

This week we’ll meet Lt. Col. Mark Weber and hear his inspiration story of service, sacrifice and courage as he faces his own death. We’ll also take a look at substance abuse prevention and treatment options with Sgt. 1st Class Christine Dawson. This week’s veteran is Specialist Richard Leonard of Woodbury. Leonard recently returned from his second […]

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Patriot Ride & Fathers Day

This week we’re recording live from The Patriot Ride in Ham Lake. For Fathers’ Day we’ll talk with one family with three generations of service. Guests include: Sgt. 1st Class (retired) Jack Kelly Brig. Gen. (retired) Joe Kelly Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard Mayor Mike Van Kirk of Ham Lake George Winslow of the […]

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