Iraq
Purple Heart For Ex-Minn. Soldier Wounded In ’06
A retired Minnesota National Guard soldier is about to receive a Purple Heart, six years after he was wounded in Iraq.
Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
Minn. To Hold Veterans Day Program Sunday
The commander of Minnesota’s famed “Red Bulls” will speak at the official State of Minnesota Veterans Day program Sunday.
Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
1,200 Special Olympians Compete In Woodbury
The Olympic Spirit lives this weekend in Woodbury. More than 1,200 Special Olympics athletes from across the state took part in the Minnesota Fall Games.
Minn. Army Officer Fighting Cancer Honored By Joint Chiefs Chairman
Eighteen years in the U.S. Army earned Lt. Col. Mark Weber a chest full of medals and military commendations, from airborne wings to foreign engagement ribbons.
Minn. Nat’l Guardsman Apologies For Lies
A Minnesota National Guardsman who appeared on a reality TV show is saying he’s sorry for embellishing some stories that have even helped pay some of his bills.
Hockey Player, Soldier Killed In Iraq Inducted Into Hall Of Honor
Minnesota is proudly known as the state of hockey, and on Memorial Day, some hockey-lovers honored a former player.
Red Bulls Keep On Coming Home
This weekend marks the return of all Minnesota Red Bulls who were deployed to Kuwait. At 9:40 a.m. a plan carrying the second to last wave of Red Bulls landed at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
MN Veteran’s Mother Worries PTSD Sufferers Wait Too Long
A Minnesota mom worries her soldier son is not getting the help he needs for the stress of war. She wants that to change — before it’s too late.
Esme’s Blog: The Mental Health Of Our Military
The horrifying tragedy of the American soldier who is accused of slaughtering 16 Afghan civilians raises serious questions about the U.S. Military’s awareness, monitoring and understanding of how troops are faring under the unimaginable stresses of combat.
Iraqi President Being Treated In Rochester
Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is in Minnesota for medical care, according to the Rochester Post-Bulletin.
Surviving Soldier Gets Unexpected Auto Body Help
A soldier who survived a rocket attack in Iraq that killed three of his friends got some unexpected help here at home.
Sen. McCain On Payroll Tax Cut And Iraq Violence
Veteran Republican Senator John McCain of Arizona commented on numerous issues on the CBS Early show Thursday morning
MSP Stop For Soldiers Making Their Way Home From Iraq
Minneapolis-St. Paul International witnessed history on Sunday when part of the final wave of soldiers to return home from Iraq stopped by for a short layover.























