Entries by Ryan

Afghanistan’s Agribusiness and the Marines in Vietnam

Building the infrastructure needed to feed a nation may be one of the keys to stabilizing Afghanistan. This week we’ll catch up with Col. Eric Ahlness, the commander of the Minnesota National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team currently deployed in Zabul Province and see why the National Guard is so well suited for this critical mission. Also, as […]

Veteran Employment Roundtable

Nearly one-third of our deployed 1st Brigade, 34th Infantry Division Soldiers say that as they return home unemployment is a serious concern. This week we explore the solutions with MInnesota’s experts in the field. Guests include: Jim Finley of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Barb O’Reily of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Maj. Aaron Krenz and Command […]

Minnesota’s Last Tuskegee Airman & the 934th Airlift Wing

This week, Minnesota’s last Tuskegee Airmen, Maj. Joe Gomer, tells us about his experiences in World War II, Korea and the Cold War and Col. Darrell Young of the Minneapolis based 934th Airlift Wing talks about his unit’s ongoing deployment to the Middle East.  

Woodbury Yellow Ribbon & Veterans Services

This week Donna Smith-­Stafford and Delander talk about the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and their work on ‘Sock for Troops’.  Brad Lindsay is also in-studio to talk about the latest from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ programs & services. Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also calls in for your ‘From the Flag Line’ update.

Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous

The Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous is coming up quickly. Join other Yellow Ribbon volunteers from around Minnesota for a weekend of family fun. Network and trade ideas on how to support our troops and their families. Proceeds from this event will benefit the MN Military Family Foundation, helping Minnesota families experiencing financial hardships that occur when a […]