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9-ton veterans monument set in place in Virginia, Minn.

VIRGINIA, Minn. -- Tom Berringer leaned on a guard rail watching the 9 tons of bronze suspended in the air in front of him. His wife, Lori, stood next to...

news Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 8:42am

Organizers of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund hope to collect a photo of each of the 58,282 veterans named on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, D.C. The photos will be displayed in a future education center near the memorial. So far, they have collected 27,644 photos. This rendering shows what the future exhibit will look like. Submitted Photo

Vietnam project aims to collect photographs; Beltrami, Cass soldiers on list of missing photos

BISMARCK -- A future education center in Washington, D.C., will display photos of Minnesota soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Organizers of the Education Center at the...

news / local Sat, Jul 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Information about Vietnam project, how to submit photos, how to view

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund wants to collect a photo of each veteran named on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., to use in a future exhibit. Here...

news / local Sat, Jul 21, 2012 - 12:00am

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund wants to collect a photo of each veteran named on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, D.C., to use in a future exhibit. Here...

news / local Sat, Jul 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Veterans Overreach: Burial benefits available to families

According to the Veterans Administration (VA), there are 3,388 veterans living in Beltrami County - which represents 7.5 percent of the county's population. Most significantly, $23.7 million was provided in...

news / local Sun, Jul 15, 2012 - 12:00am

Beltrami County, Fosston projects among $288 million in requests for $47.5 million

ST. PAUL -- Ninety applicants want $288 million for public works projects across Minnesota, state officials announced this afternoon, but just $47.5 million is available. "We were impressed by the...

news Tue, Jul 10, 2012 - 4:17pm

Karisa Hayes Molé, 20, a 2010 graduate of Bemidji High School, has been awarded a Purple Heart. She is an airborne military police specialist with the U.S. Army on deployment to Afghanistan. Submitted Photo

Purple Heart goes to BHS grad

BEMIDJI - A Bemidji native has been awarded a Purple Heart. Karisa Hayes Molé, a 2010 Bemidji High School graduate, on Sunday was awarded a Purple Heart while serving in...

news / local Sat, Jul 07, 2012 - 12:00am

Malterud to be sworn into new VFW post

BEMIDJI - Bruce Malterud of Bemidji has been elected as the 9th District Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Malterud will be sworn in Sunday and installed at...

news Fri, Jun 22, 2012 - 8:59am

Motorcyclists, communities show support for troop ride

BEMIDJI - The seventh annual Ride for the Troops is set for Sunday, bringing out motorcyclists from the Upper Midwest eager to rev their engines and ride 130 miles in...

news / local Fri, Jun 01, 2012 - 12:00am

The Risland brothers, Zechariah, top left, Jacob, bottom left, and Isaiah Risland, bottom right, are shown with cousin Isabelle Staley, top right, in this 2010 family photo. The Risland brothers and their father, Dan Risland, were in a sailboat Friday, April 6, 2012, when it sank in Clearwater Lake. Zechariah and Jacob died, apparently from hypothermia, while Isaiah is hospitalized at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Boy injured in sailboat accident leaves hospital

LEONARD - An 8-year-old boy, injured in a sailboat accident on a lake near here, could return home this week. Doctors allowed Isaiah Risland on Friday to leave St. Paul's...

news Tue, May 29, 2012 - 12:00am

American Legion Post 14 Auxiliary President Stella Wakonabo, left, and Post Past Commander Pat Hede pay respects after placing of the wreaths during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony in Bemidji's Greenwood Cemetery. Steve Wagner | Bemidji Pioneer

Bemidji gathers to honor veterans

'You will not be forgotten'

news Mon, May 28, 2012 - 2:24pm

Memorial Day events planned in Bemidji area

The following is a list of some Memorial Day activities planned in the area to honor veterans. BEMIDJI - Memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji...

news / local Sun, May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Brent, Mackenzie and Tabitha Steinmetz will celebrate Memorial Day by taking part Monday in services honoring the veterans who died serving their country. Submitted Photo

Memorial Day: Local family reflects on Iraq deployment

BEMIDJI - He missed the first two years of his daughter's life, so coming home from Iraq was a relief for Staff Sgt. Brent Steinmetz. Brent, 29, was deployed to...

news / local Sun, May 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Obama signs law restoring Guard members' leave

ST. PAUL - The Pentagon will restore military personnel leave time that was stripped from nearly 50,000 soldiers in October. President Barack Obama Friday signed into law a bill co-sponsored...

news / local Sat, May 26, 2012 - 12:00am

SOS reminds citizens about flag etiquette

ST. PAUL - Secretary of State Mark Ritchie released a public service announcement Monday asking Minnesotans to display the American flag on Memorial Day to honor military heroes who gave...

news Tue, May 22, 2012 - 5:36am

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