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The Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network hosted its ‘Patriots in the Park’ festivities at Rosemount Central Park on June 10, 2025. The free event, which was open to the public, featured music, entertainment, food, games, giveaways, static military vehicle displays, a fire truck, and interactive information booths. Onstage, the Rosemount BTYR was recognized for
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June 1, 2025 (ST. PAUL, Minnesota) – A retirement event was held for Minnesota Army National Guard Chaplain Colonel Philip “Buddy” Winn Jr., June 8, 2025, in Osseo, Minnesota. Chaplain Winn assumed duties as the State Chaplain for the Minnesota National Guard on March 15, 2020, and is retiring from the military, having served more
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At just 22 years old, Spc. Aidan McGill, a Saint Paul native, and military police officer assigned to the Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company, is making strides in both his personal and professional life. McGill enlisted in June 2022, after his freshman year in college. Having graduated from Saint Thomas Academy, an all-boys catholic college
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As a veteran with nearly two decades of service, Army 1st Sgt. Steven Cox has had plenty of experience, but his latest achievement took him to a different kind of field – a softball field. Cox, the first sergeant assigned to the Minnesota National Guard’s Faribault-based 224th Transportation Company, recently competed with the 2024 All-Army
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For most of her life, Airman 1st Class Lydia Marsolais never imagined serving in the military. It felt unfamiliar, with everything she knew gathered from movies or history books. However, a desire to follow in her adoptive mom’s footsteps by serving others, and a love for aviation as a private pilot, pushed her towards the
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Mother’s Day is a day dedicated to recognizing and appreciating mothers from all walks of life. Their roles and duty to families and their children are immeasurable amidst all the other responsibilities they take on to uphold society. This Mother’s Day, we honor two remarkable mothers who are currently deployed overseas with the Minnesota National
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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon representatives from 20 communities and 29 companies and organizations across Minnesota attended a workshop at Camp Ripley on April 30 to share best practices in supporting the military community. A statewide program that began in 2008, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, known also as BTYR, establishes and sustains a community and corporate
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The Month of the Military Spouse is observed in the United States every May to honor the contributions and sacrifices of military spouses. Lauren Shegstad is one of the almost 10,000 military spouses of active duty, National Guard, and Reserve service members in Minnesota. She and her husband, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas (Nick) Shegstad,
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The Minnesota National Guard’s Child & Youth Program hosted Purple Up at Mall of America® on April 25 to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of military youth to the nation. “The children in our military families must often overcome difficulties that many people may not be aware of,” said Joy Luedeman, Child & Youth Program
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For four intense days, 25 service members from the Minnesota National Guard and NATO allied nations Canada and Croatia, pushed themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally through 18 warrior tasks, all for a shot at being named the Minnesota National Guard’s 2025 Best Warrior. Held April 21-26 at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, the competition was
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Media Advisories
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 2, 2024 ST. PAUL, Minnesota – The Minnesota National Guard’s St. Cloud-based C Company,2-211 General Support Aviation Battalion is sending two CH-47 “Chinook” cargohelicopters to transport commodities and personnel throughout disaster areas. Elevensoldiers will be activated in support of this mission. Governor Tim Walz authorized the support following a request from North
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 30, 2024 DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend, the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing will host an event to dedicate a newly finished Memorial Wall to the families of 21 Bulldogs who were lost while serving their state and nation. “The names of 21 148th Fighter Wing members are memorialized
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 27, 2024 LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – This Sunday, the Minnesota National Guard will induct thirteen retired members into this year’s Cout of Honor at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, Minnesota. Over 530 inductees are presently memorialized and honored for their heroism, outstanding professionalism, and service to both the military and
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MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseSept. 24, 2024 ST. PAUL, Minn. – Children’s Minnesota will be recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in St. Paul this Thursday. “The commitment of Children’s Minnesota to our military community is invaluable and we appreciate all
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MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 6, 2024 BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – Tomorrow, the 1904 Acquisition Team will hold a departure ceremony for Soldiers deploying to the Middle East. “The 1904 Acquisition team is a critical piece of the Minnesota National Guard, and their unique expertise is a force multiplier that enables our warfighters to be
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