Entries by Ryan

Words in the Dust & The Patriot Guard

This week we hear from Trent Reedy, a local Soldier turned author about his book ‘Words in the Dust‘ and we discover the Minnesota Patriot Guard with their State Captain, Doug Bley.

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Memorial Day Live 2011

Today we are live for Memorial Day with special cohost Brig. Gen. Joe Kelly! Guests include: Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Charles Korlath of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito, Scott Lear of Burl Oaks Golf Club, Minnesota’s Adjutant General […]

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Minnesota’s Veterans Cemetery & the RINGS Project

This week we talk with Dr. Melissa Polusny from the Minneapolis V.A. Heath Care System about the Readiness and Resilience in National Guard Soldiers (RINGS) Project and we take a look at Memorial Day events around the state you can attend, with a special look at the State Veterans Cemetery with Director David Swantek.

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Fischer House & 1st Brigade Red Bull Update

This week we talk with Maj. Paul Rickert from Minnesota’s 1st Brigade of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division about the upcoming deployment of 2,400 Minnesotans and we take a look at Fischer House and their work to support our wounded veterans an their families.

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The Korean War, 47th Infantry Division & Old Glory Run

This week we talk with Curt and Pam Karls, organizers for the Old Glory Run in Cold Springs, Minnesota and we take a look at the Korean War and the Mobilization of the 47th ID with retired Command Sergeant Major Robert Wensman and Joseph Kleinscmidt.

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