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We need to act now to get The Veterans Restorative Justice Act - SF 33 Passed

VFW Members and VFW Auxiliary Members, time is of the essence -- we need your action now! We need two phone calls made. The calls takes a little over a minute to make, so you can do this in five minutes or less. A link to find your state senator and representative is in the comments. After you make the calls, comment “done!” Here’s what your local State Senator and State Representative need to hear; more info on this is in the comments also:


2025 Veterans Day on the Hill

Set for April 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.


2025 VFW Podium Edition

Available free at vfw.org


State Commander David Staehlin featured on Minnesota Military Radio

On August 10th, 2024, Minnesota VFW State Commander David Staehlin was interviewed on Minnesota Military Radio. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-minnesota-military-29223778/


2024 Scout of the Year Selected

Minnesota VFW announces Ryley Symicek as its 2024 Scout of the Year


VFW Post 906 donates $100,000 to vets

VFW Post 906, Hutchinson, donated $10,000 each to the eight Minnesota Veterans Homes, the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, and the St. Cloud VA Medical Center.


State Convention June 12-16, 2024

The Department Convention is planned to take place June 12-16, 202 at the Kahler Grand Hotel, in Rochester. Details at a later date.


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


This May, Burger King Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


Leading veterans' groups release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind


VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law


VFW Urges Vigilance in the Wake of New Years Day Terror Attack


VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director


VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter


Seasons Greetings from the VFW


VFW Wishes America's Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday


VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War


Commander's Corner

Commander Corky A. Olson

Greetings Fellow Veterans
 
Well summer is officially here, and I hope all of you are enjoying it! It brings me great pleasure to inform you that John Rice VFW has been identified as an All-American Post in District 7, that means our Post has met all requirements set by National and State VFW Departments.
 
On May 3rd, we participated in the VFW National Day of Service. Officers and Members volunteered at the Veterans Memorial Park in Blaine. Our day was spent removing old mulch from the surrounding flower beds and getting them ready for new mulch. Thank you to our volunteers!!
 
On May 16th & 17th we had our annual Poppy Day. A few of our Members and Auxiliary posted at stores within our community, handing out Poppies and collecting donations for our Veterans relief fund. I would like to thank all our volunteers for their time and effort, it's greatly appreciated. Over Memorial Day weekend we held our Remembrance Ceremonies at Morningside Cemetery and Bunker Hills Regional Park, ending on Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park.
 
At our last District 7 meeting I was informed that our Post had the honor of having Scout of the Year. His name is Vincent Grammer, and he completed a wonderful project consisting of a dock over the pond, a greenhouse, a sand pit to track animal prints, and walking path around the pond located at DaVinci Academy to help students study science and biology. He will receive his award later this summer.
 
Reminder we have some upcoming events like the Blazing 4th Festival later this month. The golf cart volunteer list is posted. Our Annual 4th of July Festival is fast approaching and that volunteer list is posted. We also have a Car Show put on by the Corvette Club and that will be in August.
 
The State Convention was held June 5th-8th in St. Cloud, MN, which I attended. The Post and Auxiliary had the distinction of taking home a couple of awards. It's great to see us shine at State and shows everybody that we are active within our community. Thank you to all of you, without you we would not be successful.
 
Continue to watch Facebook and our website for updates.
 
Thank you for your continued support!!
 
Corky A Olson Commander

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