Category Archives: Veterans Affairs
New Max J. Beilke VA Clinic Reports For Duty In May
(KNSI) - The Max J. Beilke VA Clinic in Alexandria can finally pencil in a moving date. It will be relocating to 410 30th Avenue East next month with all veteran appointments taking place at the new a...
Apr 21, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
House Unanimously Passes Veterans and Military Affairs Omnibus Bill
(KNSI) - The Minnesota House unanimously passed the Veterans and Military Affairs omnibus bill on Tuesday. The bill funds operations of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department ...
Apr 19, 2023 Jennifer Lewerenz/KNSI News
PACT Act Claims Clinic Being Held By St. Cloud VA Wednesday
(KNSI) - The PACT Act, which was passed last summer by Congress, gives several area veterans more healthcare options and increased compensation benefits. It applies to troops exposed to toxic substanc...
Mar 14, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
The Veteran Resource and Enrichment Center Uses Alternative Therapy to Heal Vets From the Inside Out
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud-based organization is helping veterans dealing with thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues. The Veteran Resource and Enrichment Center Executive Director Kerri Schwege...
Feb 15, 2023 Unsplash
VFW Post Donates $80,000 to State Veterans' Homes
(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has received a donation toward its state veterans homes. The VFW Post 906 in Hutchinson donated $80,000 and presented the checks, which will be eq...
Jan 30, 2023 Unsplash
VA Exceeds Goal of Getting Homeless Veterans Into Stable Housing
(KNSI) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it exceeded its goal of housing homeless vets in 2022. Last year, the VA set a goal to place at least 38,000 homeless veterans into permanent hous...
Jan 26, 2023 Unsplash
Change to Veteran Crisis Care Starts January 17th
(KNSI) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says starting January 17th, a veteran in an acute suicidal crisis can go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency help at no cost. The car...
Jan 16, 2023 Jake Judd/KNSI News
Property Tax Help Available After Rates Jump by Double Digits
(KNSI) - Following the news of major jumps in property tax rates due to high home valuations, the City of St. Cloud says there are several programs homeowners can take advantage of to lessen the burde...
Dec 07, 2022 Unsplash
Sartell School District Hosts Veterans Day Programs
(KNSI) - Being the keynote speaker at Sartell-St. Stephen School District's Veterans Day ceremonies was a special one for Minnesota National Guard Sergeant First Class William Pace. "This one is defin...
Nov 11, 2022 Grant Dossetto/KNSI News
What's Open and Closed Plus Deals, Discounts and Freebies for Veterans Day
(KNSI) - Friday is Veterans Day. All city, county, state, and federal offices are closed in observance of the special day. Most libraries are closed. There is free parking downtown St. Cloud, and ther...
Nov 11, 2022 KNSI News