Entries by Ryan

Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair

This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair with Special Co-Host Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke. We discuss the Minnesota National Guard with Governor Tim Walz, get and update from Beyond The-Yellow Ribbon and meet with the General Manager of the Minnesota State Fair. Guests include: Maj. Gen. Shawn […]

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The 20th Anniversary of 9/11

This week we air a Special 9/11, 20th Anniversary Show, recorded live from the The Pentagon and get reflections on how 9/11 has changed our country over the last 20 years. Our special guests include the Adjutant General for the Minnesota National Guard, the Director of the Army National Guard, the Deputy Director of the […]

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MDVA, VA and USAA at the Minnesota State Fair

This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair with special co-host, the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. We meet with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s Post 9/11 Transition Team, learn what USAA is doing to help Veterans and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: […]

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National Guard & Employer Support and the Commanders Task Force

This week we learn about a Minnesota Soldier’s story of service in the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis Police Department, meet with the Chairman of the Commanders’ Task Force and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Command Sgt. Maj. Katie Blackwell – Minnesota National Guard, Minneapolis Police Department Sgt. […]

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Afghanistan: 20 Years Later and A New Yellow Ribbon Company

This week we discuss Afghanistan with a former member of the Minnesota National Guard who is also the DAV’s 2021 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year, and we learn about Minnesota’s newest Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Mike McElhiney – […]

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