Tag Archive for: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

This week Donna Smith-­Stafford and Delander talk about the Woodbury Yellow Ribbon Network and their work on ‘Sock for Troops’.  Brad Lindsay is also in-studio to talk about the latest from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ programs & services. Doug Bley of the Minnesota Patriot Guard also calls in for your ‘From the Flag Line’ update.

Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous

The Yellow Ribbon Rendezvous is coming up quickly.

Join other Yellow Ribbon volunteers from around Minnesota for a weekend of family fun. Network and trade ideas on how to support our troops and their families.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the MN Military Family Foundation, helping Minnesota families experiencing financial hardships that occur when a family member is deployed.

This week we’re recording live at Post 580 with special co-host Commissioner Larry Shellito. With a yellow ribbon network in the works, we’ll talk with Mayor Tom Furlong and Post Commander Ron Schlangen. Mike Farren also joins us for ‘Mail Call’.

This week, George Weiss, a founding member of the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad, joins us to talk about how they may be losing their rifles and we chat with Bert Marth of the New Ulm Yellow Ribbon Network.

This week we celebrate our first year on the air with special co-host Retired Brig. Gen. Joe Kelly and a look back at just a few of our favorite guests!