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Twin City Metropolitan Area Location Study for Minnesota Veterans Homes
The purpose of this study is to compare campus development options. The primary comparison is between
solely utilizing the existing campus for the seven-county metro area or abandoning the current site and
dispersing out with smaller campuses into the seven-county metro area. The seven counties are Hennepin,
Ramsey, Dakota, Washington, Scott, Anoka, and Carver. Some demographic consideration is also given for "near the metro area" counties which are Sterns, Wright, Sherburne, and Benton.
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Education Assistance Available for Veterans
St. Paul (April 28, 2009) - Minnesota college-bound veterans and service members are finding more help than ever before as they continue their education, especially during what can be a difficult transition back into civilian life after deployment.
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Statewide Needs and Resources Assessment
Do you have ideas on improving brain injury services and supports in Minnesota? Do you believe your elected officials are fulfilling their obligations to the health care community? Would you like a place to air your views with the full confidence that they will be listened to and considered. On May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 five forums will be simultaneously held throughout the state to identify the needs of Minnesotans living with brain injury.
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Lutheran Social Services Counseling & Family Services Operations Director Senior Director position
Lutheran Social Services is hiring a Counseling & Family Services Operations Director. This position works with the Minnesota C.O.R.E. program. The deadline for applicants is "open until filled".
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Minnesota Medal of Honor Plaque Dedication Postponed
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is postponing the dedication of the Minnesota Medal of Honor Plaque. The ceremony, which was to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. in the Court of Honor, will be rescheduled for a later date. Updates on the rescheduled ceremony will be posted at www.mdva.state.mn.us/events.
Strategic Plan
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Plan 2008-2013 is now online. This plan is a roadmap that will guide our department in effectively carrying out our mission of "serving Minnesota Veterans and their families."
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Minnesota Honors Vietnam Era Veterans
Join the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota veterans community on June 13, 2009 at the State Capitol grounds as Minnesota Honors Vietnam Era Veterans, an event to honor, show respect for, remember and celebrate all veterans who served during the Vietnam era.
Depleted Uranium
In recent years, a large number of Minnesota veterans, including those who serve in the National Guard and Reserves, have been deployed overseas where they may have worked with munitions and tanks that contained depleted uranium (DU). DU is a very dense metal that the U.S. military uses in munitions for its armor-piercing properties and in tank armor for its ability to protect against standard munitions.
While decades of research suggest that DU is not a health concern for the vast majority of service members, any Minnesota veteran or service member who believes he or she may have been exposed to DU may request an evaluation from their local VA Medical Center’s environmental health coordinator.
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Minnesota Service C.O.R.E.
Minnesota Service C.O.R.E. is a new, nation-leading program designed to bring essential, community-based services directly to veterans, military members and their families across Minnesota at no cost to them. Due to its unique structure, this program will also provide resources to previously underserved rural areas around the state.
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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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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.
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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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