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Veterans Career Fair - Oct 9, 2008
The “Veterans Career Fair” is scheduled for October 9, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, MN.
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Minnesota Military & Military Dependents Absentee Voting
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State recently launched a new Web service to make it easier for all Minnesota voters in the military and overseas voters to participate in the fall election. The Military and Overseas Voter Service is a one-stop Web site, providing easy-to-follow instructions to assist eligible military personnel and overseas voters in registering to vote and requesting their absentee ballots.
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CVSO Enhancement Grant
The fiscal year 2009 County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) Enhancement Grant is now on-line.
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2008 State Legislative Wrap-up
The 2008 Minnesota Legislative wrap-up is now on-line. It includes information such as:
- Veterans Homes Funding and Bonding
- MDVA Benefits and Services Funding
- Tax Law Changes for Current and Retired Military
- Minnesota GI Bill Modifications
- Department of Military Affairs Funding
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CVSO Opening
The Redwood County Veterans Service Department is seeking qualified applicants for a department head.
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MACV presents Honoring Minnesota's Veterans
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans presents "Honoring Minnesota's Veterans - Dedicated to Our Freedoms" on June 18 to 22, 2008 at Canterbury Park. Events will include Color Guard performances, music, special guests, and the American Veterans Traveling Tribute ("The Wall").
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Economic Stimulus Payments for veterans and their families
Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a provision to pay so-called “rebates” to Americans who file tax returns. In so doing, they also extended the payments to include veterans and Social Security recipients who ordinarily do not have to even file a tax return. The minimum payment for those who qualify is $300 for individuals and $600 for married couples filing a joint income tax return.
This year, veterans who do not otherwise have to file anything with the IRS will want to send in a tax form in order to receive a stimulus payment, according to the Internal Revenue Service. This applies to veterans and their survivors who receive certain pension and disability payments which are not taxable.
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MIlitary Funeral Honors
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and the Minnesota Army National Guard (ARNG) Military Funeral Honors Coordinator are committed to ensuring veterans receive proper military funeral honors to commemorate their service to the Nation and to assist Veterans Service Organizations in their efforts to provide these honors. Eligible Veterans Service Organization seeking a stipend for providing honors should submit the Military Funeral Honors Stipend Request.
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War Survivors Education Benefit
Information regarding the WAR SURVIVOR education benefit administered by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has been updated. Eligible spouses and children should read this information to see if they can apply for the program.
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LinkVet
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) offers the LinkVet call center provided by trained staff. During business hours, MDVA staff will provide information on veterans’ benefits, healthcare, education, and reintegration. The line will roll to Crisis Connection counselors for 24-hour, seven days a week coverage (including holidays) for immediate crisis intervention and psychological counseling.
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MDVA E-mail Newsletters
The MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs now offers e-mail lists to keep you informed of veteran issues in Minnesota. There are five topics:
- Minnesota Legislative Issues - Newsletters containing information on legislative issues related to Minnesota Veterans.
- Events - Newsletters containing information on events for Minnesota Veterans.
- MDVA Newsletter - A monthly newsletter from the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs about veteran issues.
- Flag at Half-Staff - Notification when the flags at the Minnesota Capitol are lowered to half-staff.
- News Flash - Press releases and other news items related to Minnesota veterans.
Sign-up for the e-mail newsletters.
Military and Unemployment Insurance
Information on applying for Unemployment Insurance such as when, how, amount of benefits, etc.
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“One Stop Website” for Minnesota veterans now online
Minnesota veterans now have a “One Stop Web site” for information about education, medical, employment, and other benefits.
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MDVA Newsletter
Read the MN Department of Veterans Affairs newsletter for current information concerning veterans and veterans issues.
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Become a Volunteer Driver for the VA / DAV Transportation Program at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center
We need more volunteer drivers desperately…and volunteers can volunteer one or more days a week. Volunteer drivers representing the various veterans’ organizations logged over 2.3 million miles in 2006 and volunteer over 80,000 hours.
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Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans (V4V) Trust Fund
A trust fund called "MN Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund" has been established. The goal of the trust fund is to help Minnesota
Veterans integrate into
society and lead healthier,
independent lives by funding
recreational, employment, health,
education and social programs for
veterans, their families and
caregivers. Applications for grants are now being accepted.
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Female Combat Veterans
What does it mean to be a female with combat experience? How have my military experiences affected me? How can I better deal with negative emotions? Come and join an opportunity for support and growth at the St. Paul Vet Center, Monday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm.
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