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CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Lockout extension out
By Don Davis Minnesota senators removed extended unemployment benefits for workers locked out by employers in labor disputes during a Friday bill debate The provision was a Democratic response to a 20...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 6:21 PM
STAFF BLOG THE FARM BLEAT Spread a little cheer to the troops
As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, Id like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serv...
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:56 PM
OH LOOK! A SHINY THING Remembering the dead
By the time the Civil War ended in 1865, the United States had sustained severe casualties, with the total number of dead soldiers estimated at 620,000. It has been our deadliest war, pitting family ...
Posted on 5/27/11 at 12:00 AM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES Three Pennsylvania Bridges Coming Down
During the Historic Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh last year, I was reminded by a fellow pontist, Nathan Holth who runs the Historic Bridges.org website, of how important it is to photograph and do...
Posted on 3/9/11 at 10:46 AM
REPRINT 1939: Armistice Day
The Worthington National Bank reminded people it would be closed on Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) in 1939. We do still celebrate Armistice Day, as Veterans Day, but it was not the beginning of P...
Posted on 11/23/10 at 12:00 AM
Column: Fighting for our veterans
WASHINGTON — Army Sergeant Chuck Luther re-enlisted in the military following the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2011. After his re-enlistment, Sgt. Luther was sent to Iraq on a tour of duty.
By Sen. Amy Klobuchar , May 24, 2013
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Column: Keeping our commitment to our veterans
WASHINGTON — After World War II, with millions of American GI’s returning home, President Harry Truman appointed Gen. Omar Bradley to run the Veterans Administration. Bradley was a popular choice, and his steely approach to helping veterans was widely admired
By Reps. Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) and Jeff Denham (R-California) and Sens. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Mark Kirk (R-Illinois) , March 06, 2013
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Veterans Home under investigation
LUVERNE — The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is offering little explanation regarding an internal investigation under way at the Luverne Veterans Home.
By Julie Buntjer , February 26, 2013
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Column: A New Year's resolution for veterans
WASHINGTON — As we gather with family and friends this year to enjoy the holiday season and the New Year and give thanks for our many blessings, there’s no better time to remember our men and women in uniform who have given our country the gift of freedom and liberty for generations.
By Sen. Amy Klobuchar , December 27, 2012
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Forty-seven consecutive conventions and counting
Brewster's Haberman a regular attendee at National American Legion gatheringsBREWSTER — In the past 47 years, Ferdie Haberman hasn’t missed an opportunity to attend the National American Legion Convention. He’s traveled from the West Coast to the East Coast and seemingly everywhere in between. He’s even made three trips to Hawaii to represent Minnesota’s Second District.
By Julie Buntjer , November 09, 2012
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Column: District 518 plans Veterans Day events
WORTHINGTON — Worthington District 518 Schools plans on honoring our veterans in a number of ways. In past years, ISD schools have put together a very full and active schedule for those who have served this great country. We would like to continue to do so, but in a little different format.
By Paul Karelis, District 518 , November 03, 2012
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Column: Help for homeless veterans
WASHINGTON — Minnesota native Leroy Namen joined the U.S. Navy in 1979 and was stationed in the Philippines. When Leroy returned home, he started to drink heavily and ended up homeless for the next 15 years.
By Sen. Amy Klobuchar , August 29, 2012
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Column: Keep focus on veterans every day
WASHINGTON — Today is neither Veterans Day nor Memorial Day — the two days each year when all Americans pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.
By Sen. Al Franken , August 02, 2012
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