Entries by Ryan

Ending Veteran Homelessness and MN Army Corps of Engineers Wildfire Recovery

This week, we explore the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to end Veteran homelessness, learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District is supporting wildfire response in Los Angeles, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Derek Holt – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Col. Eric Swenson […]

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2025 Legislative Session

This week, we’re joined by the Director of Government Affairs from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and a Minnesota State Senator to discuss the 2025 legislative session and receive updates from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Jon Kelly – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Sen. Aric Putnam – Minnesota Senate Director […]

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Chronic Pain Care and American Legion Foundation

This week, we explore Chronic Pain Care with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, discuss the Minnesota American Legion Foundation’s Fund 85, and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Kara Wong – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Beth DeRonne – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Janet Lorenzo […]

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Soldier & Family Readiness Group

This week, we’ll discuss the Month of the Military Spouse, highlight the Minnesota National Guard’s Soldier & Family Readiness Group, and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Amy Watson – Soldier & Family Readiness Group Cmd. Chief Lisa Erikson – Minnesota National Guard  

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Memorial Day Live 2025

This Memorial Day, we’re live with the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA, and more: Hour 1 Chaplain Lt. Col. Tim Usset, Minnesota National Guard Butch Whitehead, Minnesota Disabled American Veterans Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, National Guard Hour 2 Commissioner Brad Lindsay, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis […]

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