WWII vet, TikTok star "Papa Jake" to be honored in Normandy
Families in Normandy, France, are getting ready to celebrate the life of "Papa Jake" Larson — a Minnesota native and war hero.
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Families in Normandy, France, are getting ready to celebrate the life of "Papa Jake" Larson — a Minnesota native and war hero.
It’s a celebration of veterans’a athleticism, determination and heart.
Military members are flocking to Minneapolis for the biggest adaptive sports competition for veterans in the entire country.
In the spirit of the Fourth of July, WCCO’s Mike Max shares the story of seven graduates from St. Paul Monroe High School who defied the odds after enlisting for the Korean War.
A pair of Minnesota veterans graduated from a unique music program Monday afternoon, walking away with new skills and new guitars.
A pair of local veterans graduated from a unique music program Monday afternoon, walking away not only with new skills—but new guitars, too. WCCO's John Lauritsen and Photojournalist Nick Lunemann share more about the program and a special guest who appeared during graduation.
The first-of-a-kind project aims to support and honor our nation's heroes by taking care of the most essential of needs.
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will soon have another tool to help end veteran homelessness.
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
Headlines swirling around social media have some U.S. veterans questioning where they stand. Reg Chapman explains why the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs calls the report misleading and false.
Two boys have raised over $30,000 for a Burnsville nonprofit supporting veterans through a lemonade stand. Mike Max introduces us to Noah and Cole.
Rookie spent the past season with the Minnesota Wild going to games and meeting fans. During her time with the team, she was trained by Soldier 6.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Summer Salute.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
Toni Gillen has been helping grow the game of hockey for all players for nearly two decades. She's one of three finalists for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.
Twin Cities veteran Michael Kollar is serving up fresh, meticulously roasted coffee at several Dunn Brothers shops he owns.
A Twin Cities veteran is serving his community in a new way: by serving up fresh, meticulously roasted coffee.
Minnesotans are honoring those we've lost on Monday to mark the Memorial Day holiday. David Schuman speaks with a Brooklyn Park city councilmember who is sharing her father's story. He served in the military and died, but never got the recognition his family believes he deserves.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter.
A group of Wisconsin veterans commemorated Memorial Day by doing something they hadn't done in more than 50 years: ride in a helicopter. Jonah Kaplan reports from Barron County.
The annual Memorial Day event hosted by the Stillwater Veterans Memorial Committee featured a flyover by a formation of several T-6 planes. Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield and Photojournalist Nick Lunemann share highlights from the ceremony.
President Trump commemorated Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, calling on Americans to remember those who've given their lives for this country. As Erica Brown reports, the president is also focused on another country that he says is refusing to pursue peace.
The service, hosted annually by the Department of Veterans Affairs, also featured a moment of silence, a rifle volley and the playing of "Taps."
Secretary Doug Collins dismissed concerns about the Trump administration's sweeping proposed cuts.
