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Today my son Noah and I went to a forum on veteran issuesheld at the West Fargo VFW. A local candidate for the U. S. Senate was invited to hear and respond to the veterans' thoughts, concerns, questio...
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Heitkamp backs proposal to allow non-VA treatment for vets 
North Dakota Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp said Monday she supports veterans’ benefits, including a proposal that would allow former service members to receive major medical care closer to home.
By Kristen M. Daum , August 07, 2012
Conrad announces new VA clinic in Devils Lake
Veterans Administration officials have agreed to open a new clinic in Devils Lake, said Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., Thursday. The Devils Lake clinic will have a part-time doctor, a full-time nurse and “telehealth” services that would allow veterans to have direct access with specialists at the Fargo VA medical center.
By Herald Staff Report , March 01, 2012
MINNESOTA POLITICS: Business climate top GOP concern ... Bachmann or Pawlenty for Senate? ... Health care issue ... more
Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature are showing the importance they place on businesses. Soon after the Minnesota Legislature started its 2011 session, the state Chamber of Commerce was testifying. The two top chamber officials told the Senate Jobs and Economic Growth Committee about the importance of improving the state business climate.
By Don Davis , January 08, 2011
OUR OPINION: Needs can’t wait until next Veterans Day
Today is the day after Veterans Day. Yesterday saw the annual lineup of speeches, ceremonies and news features about veterans, all of them dedicated to giving vets their annual day.
But what about today? What about tomorrow?
What about all of the other days of the year, considering that so many wounded veterans now need continuing care?
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , November 12, 2010
Minnesota veterans reach out to help their struggling comrades
For the Veteran, By A Veteran is one of three nonprofit organizations that aims to help returning soldiers and their families.
By Ambar Espinoza , January 04, 2010
'A month of downhill,' a day of hope: GF's Project Homeless Connect
Tia Trainer, 3, clutched her stuffed puppy close Thursday and gazed wide-eyed at all the people milling about the Grand Cities Mall. Her mother, Kristi, stood with Tia and 1-year-old Robert, tucked in a stroller with coats and bags and diapers, as dad Kevin Trainer got a haircut courtesy of Project Homeless Connect, a one-day coordinated effort by 30 agencies to reach out to a growing homeless and near-homeless population.
By Chuck Haga , November 19, 2009
Estimated 4,000 homeless military vets in Minnesota
The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans says that's 1 percent of all veterans in the state.
By Associated Press , November 11, 2009
Co-op model takes shape in western N.D.
Health care reform may be a national hair-pulling, divisive and seemingly never-ending. But people in western North Dakota are developing their own model to “end health care disparities and promote healthier, longer lives for all residents.”
By Chuck Haga , November 07, 2009
New GF VA outpatient clinic response 'overwhelming'
A Veterans Administration official says more than 1,000 military veterans already have filed paperwork to switch their care to Grand Forks from other VA facilities, including the VA Medical Center in Fargo and the VA Clinic in Grafton.
By Kevin Bonham , September 17, 2009
GF VA clinic set to open
The new Grand Forks clinic, which officially will open Sept. 9 in a spacious 9,000-square-foot office at 3221 32nd Ave. S., across the parking lot from Kohl’s Department Store. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
By Kevin Bonham , August 18, 2009
AREA NEWS: VA clinic open house ... Honor Flight benefit ... Girls basketball league
Veterans who are not currently enrolled for VA health care benefits can contact the Fargo VA Medical Center at (701) 239-3700, extensions. 9-3428 or 9-3427 with questions about eligibility and for application assistance.
By Herald Staff Reports , August 02, 2009
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