Category Archives: Veterans Affairs

Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump
Nathan Hooven is a disabled Air Force veteran who voted for Donald Trump in November. Barely three months later, he's now unemployed and says he feels betrayed by the president's dramatic downsizing o...
Associated Press Mar 06, 2025 Associated Press

St. Cloud Disabled American Veterans Chapter Planning New Monument
(KNSI) - A monument proposed for St. Cloud will be the first of its kind in the country. Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9 President Mike O'Donnell tells KNSI no other DAV location has such a tribu...
Ashley Kolling Jan 30, 2025 Associated Press

Local Business Gives Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division Red Bulls a Hometown Boost
(KNSI) - A St. Cloud business helped bring some Minnesota pride to National Guard soldiers serving overseas this fall. KNSI parent company Leighton Media's human resources manager, Brian Zenzen, also ...
Ashley Kolling Dec 10, 2024 Submitted Photo

VA Launches Campaign Urging Veterans to Enroll in Health Care Amid Blast Exposure Concerns
(KNSI) - Amid concerns about blast exposure, the Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a new campaign to encourage eligible veterans to enroll in VA health care. It comes after reports of health...
Jennifer Lewerenz Dec 05, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

Rep. Tom Emmer Awarded Charles Dick Medal of Merit for Advocacy of Minnesota National Guard
(KNSI) - A local Congressman has received a prestigious honor for his dedication to the Minnesota National Guard. Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer is the winner of the Charles Dick Medal of Me...
Jake Judd Dec 04, 2024 Congressman Tom Emmer's Office

Veterans Rock Unveiled in St. Cloud
(KNSI) - The last brush strokes ran across the new Veterans Rock on Sunday, less than 24 hours before the piece of art was dedicated at an event at St. Cloud's Wilson Park. Corey Verkinnes lives in to...
Ashley Kolling Nov 12, 2024 Grant Dossetto/KNSI News

Salute to Service: Freebies and Deals for Veterans Day
(KNSI) - Veterans and active duty military personnel can eat and sip their way through the day Monday with various freebies and deals around town. This is by no means a complete list. These deals may ...
Jennifer Lewerenz Nov 11, 2024 Unsplash

Veterans Day Events and Happenings Around Central Minnesota
(KNSI) - On Monday, several events will be held around town to honor and celebrate Veterans Day. The St. Cloud Veterans Day Parade will start at 11:00 at the Great River Regional Library downtown and ...
Jake Judd Nov 11, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News

What's Open and Closed on Veterans Day?
(KNSI) - Today is Veterans Day, and in observance, there are several closures. All city, county, state, and federal offices are closed, as are most libraries and banks. Federal Reserve banks will also...
Jake Judd Nov 11, 2024 Unsplash

Veterans Rock Dedication Ceremony Set for Monday, November 11th
(KNSI) - On Veterans Day in St. Cloud, a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces will be unveiled. The Veterans Rock's dedication ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday at the Wilson Pa...
Jake Judd Nov 06, 2024 Jake Judd/KNSI News