Entries by Ryan

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]