Minnesota Military Radio
News & Politics Podcasts
Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who serve, Veterans and their families, Minnesota Military Radio brings you the latest news from Minnesota's proud military community including; the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and the Minneapolis VA. Whether it's the latest on veterans' benefits, historic stories of service or how you can help our troops and their families, this is your best source to stay up to speed. With a team of producers from the Minnesota National Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Minneapolis V.A., volunteer host and Vietnam veteran Tom Lyons strives to inform and entertain listeners in this weekly syndicated radio show and podcast. Through captivating, historic interviews with veterans of all eras, we also endeavor to preserve their stories of heroism before they are forgotten.
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Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who serve, Veterans and their families, Minnesota Military Radio brings you the latest news from Minnesota's proud military community including; the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and the Minneapolis VA. Whether it's the latest on veterans' benefits, historic stories of service or how you can help our troops and their families, this is your best source to stay up to speed. With a team of producers from the Minnesota National Guard, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Minneapolis V.A., volunteer host and Vietnam veteran Tom Lyons strives to inform and entertain listeners in this weekly syndicated radio show and podcast. Through captivating, historic interviews with veterans of all eras, we also endeavor to preserve their stories of heroism before they are forgotten.
Twitter:
@MNMilitaryRadio
Language:
English
Episodes
The Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show
12/21/2024
This week we have our Annual Chaplin’s Christmas Show with four Chaplin’s from the Minnesota National Guard to discuss ministering to our troops and their families as well as a special Christmas Message/Prayer. Guests include: Ch Buddy Winn – Minnesota National Guard Ch Stephanie Christoffels – Minnesota National Guard Ch Michael Rivera – Minnesota National […]
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Duration:00:41:55
Commanders Task Force Holiday Show
12/14/2024
This week we have our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show with State Commanders from American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota. Guests include: Dr. Carl Moon – American Legion Oather Martin – Disabled American Veterans Stewart Mednick – […]
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Duration:00:42:01
MDVA SOT Program and National Guard Retirement Benefits
12/7/2024
This week, we’ll explore the Support Our Troops grant program through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with a Retirement Services Officer from the Minnesota Army National Guard, and receive an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Heather Darby – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Freddie Williams – Minnesota Army National Guard […]
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Duration:00:41:58
Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner
11/30/2024
This week, we’re coming to you live from Mancini’s Steakhouse for the Jewish War Veterans Annual Membership Dinner, co-hosted with the Department Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, Department of Minnesota. We’ll dive into the history of Mancini’s and its support for the military community, meet with the National Commander, and gain insight from the […]
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Duration:00:41:43
Armed Forces Service Center and Tribal Veteran Service Officer
11/23/2024
This week we learn about the Armed Forces Service Center at MSP Airport, meet with the Tribal Veterans Service Officer from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Rick Dale – Armed Forces Service Center Debra Cain – Armed Forces […]
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Duration:00:41:38
The Fargo VA and Northeast Metro BTYR
11/16/2024
This week we meet with the Fargo VA Health Care System and learn about their Caregiver Support Program, discuss the various programs that the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon NE Metro offer and get an update from the Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Shawn Abbas – Fargo VA Healthcare System Patti Sele – Fargo VA […]
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Duration:00:41:57
Veterans Suicide Prevention and our Minnesota Military Radio Producer
11/9/2024
This week, we’re talking Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, saying farewell to our Military Producer from the Minnesota National Guard, and getting an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Rachel Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs 1LT Colton Rossow – Minnesota National Guard Craig Ugland – Minnesota […]
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Duration:00:44:44
Upcoming Veterans Day Events
11/2/2024
This week our show features the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs as our co-host. We’ll dive into a special Veterans Day event organized by the Brown County Veteran’s Council, discuss various Veterans Day activities with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and get the latest updates from the Minneapolis VA Health Care […]
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Duration:00:42:00
34th Infantry Division in Kuwait part 2
10/26/2024
This week we have the 2nd installment of engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include: SFC Shane Kramer – Minnesota National Guard MAJ Michael Lowden – Minnesota National Guard SGT Josephine Lowden – Minnesota National Guard CPT Daniel […]
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Duration:00:41:45
34th Infantry Division in Kuwait part 1
10/19/2024
This week we are engaging with the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at Camp Arifjan to provide valuable insights into their experiences and challenges during deployment. Guests include: SGT Natasha Neu – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPC Samantha Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division SPCEmily Melde – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division BG Joe […]
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Duration:00:41:53
MDVA Deputy Commissioner and Epilepsy Care for Veterans
10/12/2024
This week we meet with the new Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner – Programs & Services, learn about Epilepsy Care with a Neurologist from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and talk with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the Serving Our Troops event last weekend at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Guests include: Ben Johnson – […]
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Duration:00:41:57
Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and American Legion Commander
10/5/2024
This week we meet with the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and learn about the Minnesota National Guard’s Court of Honor and Flight of Honor Programs, discuss the 2024-2025 agenda with the new Commander of the American Legion Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Don […]
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Duration:00:41:56
Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery and Veteran Suicide Prevention
9/28/2024
This week we check in with the administrator of the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery, discuss Veteran Suicide Prevention with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Chad Bonde – Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery Kristi Stites – Minnesota Department of […]
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Duration:00:42:05
VA Women’s Clinic and BTYR Company Replenex
9/21/2024
This week we learn about the new Women’s Clinic being built at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System meet with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company Replenex and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Emma O’Brien – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Matt Cohen – Replenex Sara Wigdahl – Replenex Tim Leonhardt […]
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Duration:00:41:49
MDVA Domiciliary Program and Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
9/14/2024
This week we learn about the Domiciliary Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and meet with Senior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (Army ROTC). Guests include: Leah Killian Smith – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs LTC John Nguyen – Minnesota Army ROTC LTC Vic Trujillo – Minnesota Army ROTC Cadet Vang – Minnesota […]
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Duration:00:41:55
2024 Military Spouse Appreciation Day at the State Fair
9/7/2024
This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota State Fair. Coming up on this weeks show, we host a round-table with the Adjutant General and Assistant Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard as well as the National Director of the Army National Guard. In our other segments we meet with and celebrate the […]
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Duration:00:41:46
2024 Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair
8/31/2024
This week we are recorded live from Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. We learn about a Service Dog program with Project Delta, meet with Folds of Honor Minnesota, discuss Career Opportunities at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and hear how Executives Mentoring Soldiers is helping Soldiers transition into the civilian workforce. […]
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Duration:00:42:03
VA Food Pantry and Lower St. Croix Yellow Ribbon
8/24/2024
This week we learn about the Veteran Food Pantry program from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Yellow Ribbon Alliance Lower St. Croix Valley (YRALSCV) and discuss their upcoming Field of Bands Concert, and get an update from the MNNG Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Rachel Hammer – Minneapolis VA […]
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Duration:00:41:55
The 15th Annual MMFF Golf Classic
8/17/2024
This week we are recorded live from the 15th Annual Minnesota Military Family Foundation Golf Classic. We discuss the Minnesota Military Family Foundation with the Chairman and Board Members, learn about Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans, meet our event host Bunker Hills Golf Club (Coon Rapids, MN) and discuss the MMFF with Sponsor Anderson Engineering […]
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Duration:00:41:47
MDVA Higher Education and New VFW Commander
8/10/2024
This week we learn about the Higher Education Veterans Program at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet the new State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Dr. Edward Godfrey – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Jim Miller […]
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Duration:00:41:59