Entries by Ryan

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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U.S.S. Minnesota, Navy League & Defense Alliance

This week we’re at the U.S.S. Minnesota Dinner to talk about their latest construction milestone. We’ll also discover the Navy League, SubVets and Minnesota’s Defense Alliance. Guests include: Navy Commander John Fancher Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Randy Reid Mike Alteri, Secretary of the Navy League & Member of SubVets  Chip Laingen, President of the Defense Alliance […]

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Better Business Bureau & Veterans Employment

Can you tell the difference between a military supporting charity and scam? The week Vicki Lokken-­Paverud of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is on hand to talk about their work helping veterans and their families. Capt Ron Jarvi from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon also joins us to talk about the state-wide effort to help Minnesota’s […]

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Memorial Day Live 2012

This Memorial Day we’re live, remembering those we’ve lost and looking back at some of the best guests of the last year. Guests include: Hour 1: Secretary of State Mark Ritchie Hour 2: Governor Mark Dayton, Commissioner Larry Shellito of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard, Dutch Cragun of Cragun’s Resort, Sam Fischer, Director […]

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