Minnesota Silver Star & Patriot Ride

bildeThis week we meet a Minnesota recipient of one of the Nation’s highest awards for valor; and well hear about the upcoming Patriot Ride, the Patriot Guard’s largest annual event. Guests include:

  • Cpl. Ethan Nagel of the Minnesota National Guard
  • Tim Leonhardt & Mark Gile of the Patriot Guard

 

 

 

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Spring Flooding Prep & Minnesota’s VFW

10347406504_b514ff941d_zThis week we’ll get a flood season update from the Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers and we’ll hear the latest news on rural healthcare and other issues from the Minnesota VFW. Guests include:

Links:
Saint Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineer Recreation Areas

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Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing Prepares to Deploy

"The load is away"This week we’ll hear about the upcoming deployment of Minnesota’s 133rd Airlift Wing and we’ll meet an organization that traces it’s roots to the American Revolution. Guests include:

  • Lt. Col. Jeffery Wong, Maj. Kevin Roche and Master Sgt. Richard Krivanek of the Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing
  • Lori Clausen of the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Cindy Kallberg of the Minnesota National Guard
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Veteran Homelessness & Police Training

5378791119_4667419fba_bThis week we’ll take an in-depth look at the Minneapolis VA’s effort to eliminate veteran homelessness and we’ll hear about new training available for law enforcement to help veterans in crisis. Guests include:

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Minnesota’s Ex-POWs

Consolidated B-24This week we’ll hear the story of one Minnesotan’s experience as a prisoner of war (POW) during World War II and we’ll find out how a Minnesota organization is helping all of our surviving Ex-POWs and their families. Guests include:

  • David Claypool & Dick Carroll of the Minnesota chapter of the American Ex-Prisoners of War
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