Category Archives: Veterans Affairs

(KNSI) - Friday will see plenty of smiles and a warm welcome for some local veterans. March 29th is Vietnam Vietnam War Veterans Day, and it will be marked with an extra dose of courtesy at the St. Cl...

(KNSI) - The St. Cloud VA is taking part in Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month this April. The organization is bringing back the Clothesline Project, a visual exhibit about trauma and abuse...

(KNSI) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it is processing claims at a record rate. It cleared the one millionth benefit application on March 4th, the earliest it has ever reached that mil...

(KNSI) - Veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during service are now eligible to enroll directly in VA care. The injuries could have come from service at home or overseas, so it is for vets wh...

(KNSI) - The St. Cloud VA Medical Center has a unit dealing specifically with reducing stigma around substance abuse and improving treatment for veterans. Psychiatrist Dr. Justin Hendricks says even i...

(KNSI) - The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs says it has received an $80,000 donation. The funds come from the VFW Charles McLaughlin Post 906 in Hutchinson. It will be specifically provided ...

(KNSI) - Former military members are busy trying to meet their New Year's resolutions and the St. Cloud VA's MOVE! program plays a big part in that. Dietitian Anne Voigt says she focuses on improving ...

(KNSI) - The song says, "All is merry and bright," but it's not all merry and bright for everyone. The Department of Veteran Affairs says veteran suicide is one and a half times higher than the nation...

ST. PETER, Minn. (AP) - Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 9...

(KNSI) - Saturday, November 11th, marks Veteran's Day to thank people who stepped up to serve our country. Here's a list of freebies, meals, and deals veterans can cash in on to eat, sip, munch, and s...