In Focus: 46th Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange Comes To Camp Ripley

For the last 46 years, members of the Norwegian Home Guard have been visiting Minnesota as a part of a reciprocal troop exchange at Camp Ripley. The exchange was founded...

Holiday Shipping Deadlines For The Military Are Fast Approaching

Thousands of men and women in the nation’s military and diplomatic corps are serving abroad during the holidays. Many families wish to stay connected with their loved...

Brainerd Starts New Program Connecting Children In Military Families

Military families have a special bond, and a new program was started in Brainerd this year connecting the children of military families. The Military Kids Club is a...

Benghazi Terror Attack Memorial Unveiled in Little Falls

Almost six years ago to the day, American citizens were under fire in what came to be known as the Benghazi Terror Attack. Yesterday in Little Falls, the American Legion...

In Focus: “I Am Not Invisible” Tells Stories Of Female Veterans

“People just don’t realize that women serve. It’s not that they don’t think we can, it’s just that they don’t think about it and it just makes it more visible with this...

In Focus: WWI History Exhibit Comes To Clearwater County

Last year marked the 100th anniversary of when the United States sent troops overseas to fight in World War I. The Clearwater County Historical Society in Shevlin just...

Park Rapids All Veterans Memorial Museum Remembers All Fallen Heroes

Sixteen years later, it’s a date that many will never forget…9/11. “9/11 was the reason we really got money to build the memorial in the first place,”...

Trump Says Transgender Individuals Will Not Serve In The US Armed Forces

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military “in any capacity,” citing “tremendous medical costs...

Central Lakes College Recognized For Veterans, Active Duty Support

Central Lakes College has been recognized for its commitment to veteran and active duty military students. Military Advanced Education & Transition named CLC a Top...

BSU Graduate Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Command

The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination for Marine Lt. Gen. Thomas Waldhauser to lead the U.S. Marines Africa Command last week. Waldhauser, nominated by President...

Camp Ripley Celebrates Forty-three Years of Exchange Program

A simulated combat and maneuver training was preformed as The Danish and Norwegian Home Guards worked alongside soldiers at Camp Ripley. For about two weeks the Europeans...

Air Force Museum at Camp Ripley

The Minnesota Military Museum at Camp Ripley has received certification as an Air Force Museum. Granted by the National Museum of the United State Air Force, it is now...