City of Minneapolis to be Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Organization

MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate Release
Nov. 7, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The City of Minneapolis will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event
in Minneapolis today.

“The Minnesota National Guard values all of our corporate and community partnerships,
including those who are part of our Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network, like the City of
Minneapolis,” said Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant
General, who will speak at the event. “We appreciate the value they place and the respect they
have for the service and sacrifices of our veterans, service members, and their families and the
support they offer them in their workplaces and communities.”

While Farmington was the first Minnesota city to be recognized as part of the Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon community network in 2008, the City of Minneapolis is the first Minnesota city
to be recognized as an employer and part of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon corporate network.

“Receiving the designation as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization is a tremendous honor,
and we are immensely proud to be the first city in Minnesota to achieve this milestone,” said
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “It is a privilege to support our service members, veterans, and
their families who have made such significant sacrifices for our nation. The City of Minneapolis
is dedicated to serving those who have served us, and we look forward to deepening our
partnership with the Minnesota National Guard.”

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon maintains a community and corporate support network that connects
agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans,
service members, and families in all branches. Visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil/btyr.

– About the Minnesota National Guard –
Established in 1856 and headquartered in St. Paul, the Minnesota National Guard has more than 13,000 Soldiers and Airmen who serve in 58 communities across the state. The Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard are ‘Always Ready’ to fight the nation’s wars, protect the country, respond to state emergencies, and contribute to local communities. For more information about the Minnesota National Guard, visit https://MinnesotaNationalGuard.ng.mil.