Category Archives: Veterans Affairs

(KNSI) - Central Minnesota veteran Paul Braun will be the speaker Thursday at a special program Thursday at Saint Cloud State University. Braun says his message will be one of empowerment. "Unfortunat...

(KNSI) - Stearns County is asking residents to join the nationwide effort to show support for veterans and their families. Starting tonight and all week long, the county is illuminating its buildings ...

(KNSI) - A Big Lake native serving at Stennis Space Center is talking about his experience and praising his hometown for giving him a great start. U.S. Navy Ensign Austin Abbott, who graduated from Bi...

(KNSI) - The Minnesota National Guard's first female general officer is retiring after more than 38 years of service. Air Force Brig Gen. Sandy Best, the Minnesota National Guard's Assistant Adjutant ...

(KNSI) - A Staples man is charged with four felonies after allegedly failing to file income tax returns. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office complaint, Blaine Butler failed to file his st...

(KNSI) - A virtual veteran's town hall meeting focused on improving VA health care services and programs is set for next week. The August 9th event is at 2:00 p.m. for veterans seeking care at the St....

(KNSI) - The traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is in Winsted this weekend. The exhibit, entitled The Wall That Heals, is a three-quarter-sized replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wal...

(KNSI) - Applications will be taken starting Thursday, July 7th, for a post-9/11 veteran service bonus. The Minnesota legislature unanimously passed a veteran's omnibus bill this past session, includi...

(KNSI) - Governor Tim Walz held a ceremonial bill signing for the comprehensive veterans' omnibus bill and National Guard retention bonus bill. The bill includes nearly $25 million for service bonuses...

(KNSI) - There are several events around the area to mark Memorial Day weekend. Sunday, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, there will be music from the Richfield Symphonic Band ...