Category Archives: Veterans Affairs

Spring Fling Sale at St. Cloud Stand Down's Ladies Veteran Boutique This Saturday
(KNSI) - The Ladies Veteran Boutique at St. Cloud Stand Down is hosting its annual Spring Fling sale this Saturday. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 724 33rd Avenue North in St. Cloud. I...
Jake Judd Mar 26, 2026 St. Cloud Stand Down/ Facebook

State: Veteran Homelessness in Minnesota Falls to Historic Low
(KNSI) - New data from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs shows the state is on the verge of effectively ending homelessness among those who served. On Friday, the department declared around...
Jake Judd Mar 13, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

VA Report: Veteran Suicides Down in 2023, But Minnesota Loses About 100 Veterans a Year
(KNSI) - A new federal report shows the number of veterans who died by suicide dropped in 2023, but Minnesota officials say the fight is far from over. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released...
Jennifer Lewerenz Mar 12, 2026 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Tee It Up for the Troops Raises $42,448 For Veterans' Charities
(KNSI) - Three area veterans organizations are sharing over $21,000 raised at an August "Tee It Up for the Troops" golf fundraiser. Organizers have selected the Minnesota Assistance Council for Vetera...
Ashley Kolling Dec 22, 2025 Pixabay

Where Veterans Can Get Free Food, Deals on Veterans Day 2025
(KNSI) - Today is Veterans Day, and veterans, active duty military personnel, can eat and sip their way through the day with various freebies and deals around town. This is by no means a complete list...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 11, 2025 Unsplash

What's Open and Closed on Veterans Day
(KNSI) - Today is Veterans Day, so here's a list of what's open and closed. Local, county, state and federal offices, post offices and most banks are closed. Even though physical bank branches may be ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 11, 2025 Unsplash

Stearns County Veterans Service Office Announces Expansion Plans
(KNSI) - The Stearns County Veterans Service Office has plans to expand access to resources for the county's growing veteran population, which now ranks as the seventh-largest in Minnesota. With more ...
Jake Judd Nov 06, 2025 Unsplash

St. Cloud Metro Vets to host Veterans Day Commemoration Events
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud Metro Vets are hosting two Veteran's Day events next month. The 19th annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 8th, in downtown St. Cloud. The parade step...
Jennifer Lewerenz Oct 28, 2025 Jake Judd/KNSI News

St. Cloud VA Offers Free Flu Shots for Veterans at Walk-Through Clinics in October
(KNSI) - The St. Cloud VA Medical Center is offering multiple ways for enrolled veterans to get their free flu shots this season, with several clinic options scheduled throughout October. Veterans can...
Jennifer Lewerenz Sep 26, 2025 Unsplash

Tee It Up for the Troops Coming Monday, August 25th to St. Cloud Country Club
(KNSI) - Golfers in the St. Cloud area are getting ready to tee off for a good cause next Monday at the 12th annual Tee It Up for the Troops tournament at St. Cloud Country Club. Over the past 11 year...
Jennifer Lewerenz Aug 14, 2025 Pixabay