Entries by Ryan

The Heart of a Ranger and Minnesota Remembers Vietnam

This week we talk with a Gold Star Mother and an author of the book “Heart of a Ranger: The True Story of Cpl. Ben Kopp, American Hero in Life and Death” and learn about an upcoming Twin Cities PBS special “Minnesota Remembers Vietnam”. Guests include: Jill Stephenson – Gold Star Mother Bill Lunn – Author […]

Audiology Services and Minnesota Power

This week we talk with an Audiologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn what Minnesota Power is doing to help Veterans and get an update from the Minnesota Navy League. Guests include: Dr. Aaron Penn – Minneapolis VA Healthcare System Jeff Love – Minnesota Power Jennifer Peterson – Minnesota Power Brian Skon – […]

The Patriot Ride & Father’s Day

This week we’ll hear about the Minnesota Patriot Guard’s upcoming Patriot Ride and we’ll talk about Father’s Day in the military. Guests include: Col. Mike Price of the U.S. Army Tim Leonhardt & Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard

Legislative Update & Brig. Gen. Johanna Clyborne

This week we’ll get a wrap-up of Minnesota’s latest veteran related legislation and we’ll meet Minnesota’s first female Army general officer. Guests include: State Rep. Bob Dettmer State Rep. Jerry Newton Brig. Gen. Johanna Clyborne of the Minnesota National Guard Director Patrick Kelly of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

D-Day and the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial

This week we talk with a former curator of the Minnesota Military Museum about D-Day, learn about the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial from VVA Chapter 290 and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Advisor. Guests include: Doug Bekke – Former Curator at the Minnesota Military Museum Bob Behrens – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 290 […]