This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we’re joined by leaders from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss career opportunities, Veteran mental health resources, and Memorial Day weekend events across the state.
Guests include:
- Ray Douha, Director, CareerForce Veterans Employment Program
- Shannon Sprouse, Senior Veterans Employment Representative
- Krysta Stanenas, Community Health Analyst, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Chase Arden, Veterans Community Health Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Tim Uecker, Deputy Director of Memorial Affairs, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Segment 1: Minnesota Veterans Career Fair
Ray Douha and Shannon Sprouse discuss the 20th Annual Minnesota Veterans Career Fair, taking place on May 20, including what Veterans can expect and how to prepare.
https://careerforce.mn.gov/VeteransCareerFair2026
Segments 2 & 3: Veteran Mental Health Resources
Krysta Stanenas and Chase Arden share insight into Veteran mental health, suicide prevention efforts, and statewide resources available to Veterans and their families.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the Veteran Crisis Line by calling or texting 988 and pressing 1.
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/index.asp
https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/mhawarenessmonth.html
Segment 4: Memorial Day Events at State Veterans Cemeteries
Tim Uecker outlines Memorial Day weekend ceremonies taking place on Sunday, May 24, at Minnesota’s State Veterans Cemeteries.
https://mn.gov/mdva/news/events/
https://minnesotaveteran.org/cem
