Entries by Ryan

Activation of the National Guard and Under Secretary for Benefits

This week we meet with the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard and discuss their state mission, talk to the Undersecretary of Benefits for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen – Minnesota National Guard Dr. Paul Lawrence […]

133rd Airlift Wing and Veteran Suicide Prevention

This week we meet with the Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing, discuss Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Col. James Cleet –  Commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing Paula Newinski – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs […]

Memorial Day Live 2020 | Hour 3

Today we’re live for Memorial Day from 0600-0900 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. In this hour: Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen of the Minnesota National Guard Director Joe Kelly of Minnesota’s Homeland Security Emergency Management Sen. Amy Klobuchar Gov. Tim Walz

Memorial Day Live 2020 | Hour 2

Today we’re live for Memorial Day from 0600-0900 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. In this hour: Commissioner Larry Herke of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commander Stephen “Butch” Whitehead of Disabled American Veterans Commander Mark Dvorak of Minnesota’s American Legion President Ken Klien of Minnesota’s Paralyzed Veterans of […]

Memorial Day Live 2020 | Hour 1

Today we’re live for Memorial Day from 0600-0900 covering the events happening across the state to honor our fallen. In this hour: Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Buddy Winn from the Minnesota National Guard Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard Rep. Tom Emmer Lt. Col. (ret) John Knapp from Fort Snelling National Cemetery