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THE NEW FORTY Perfect timing...
Tonight I had the honor and privilege to have dinner with three veterans and Kaarin Remmich of NDSU's Military and Veteran Services office. The veterans - my son Noah, Dr. Berlin Nelson (from NDSU), a...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 11:22 PM
A MINNESOTAN IN CHINA Faces of Asia
It might be the single, most powerful image to humans: the face. In it we see so much; and from it we react so much. Ever examine your feelings when seeing different faces? It's incredible how the su...
Posted on 10/13/12 at 8:56 AM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Future education center in D.C. will honor N.D. veterans
Editors Note: This story is part of an occasional series about the nations commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. President Barack Obama recently proclaimed May 28, 2012, through No...
Posted on 7/21/12 at 5:40 AM
NEW PLATEAUS Letting Go; Letting Life
The trek was over. I got back to Zhuhai, my home in China for the past eleven months. But though I was done trekking, I wasn't through with traveling. See, these were my last 48 hours to prepare for...
Posted on 10/6/11 at 9:18 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Agriculture Department plans Vietnam trade mission
The Minnesota Agriculture Department today announced a trade mission to Vietnam for later this year. The announcement came as Gov. Mark Dayton leaves Minnesota for Japan and South Korea on his first ...
Posted on 9/23/11 at 12:14 PM
Family seeks answers in Winona State grad's death 
Family and friends of a Winona State University graduate who died in Vietnam under unexplained circumstances have launched a letter-writing campaign to get the U.S. government to seek answers.
By Associated Press , September 17, 2012
Delay saved former ND Gov. Guy during Vietnam trip
One of North Dakota’s most popular governors had no doubt he was the target of a 1967 assassination plot in Vietnam. The near-death experience happened on a trip former Gov. Bill Guy initially didn’t want to go on in the first place.
By Teri Finneman , August 04, 2012
Crew of USS Arikara in Vietnam reunites in ND
Crew members of the USS Arikara during the Vietnam War visited the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in northwest North Dakota this week to meet members of the tribe for which their ship was named.
By Associated Press , June 22, 2012
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War costs for Iraq, Afghanistan wounded care may exceed Vietnam
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may be winding down, but the long-term costs of caring for those wounded in battle is on path to rival the costs of the Vietnam War.
By Chris Adams , December 05, 2011
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Last N.D. Vietnam vet retiring from Navy after 42 years of service
Senior Chief Petty Officer Dave Rice of Harwood will be honored during a ceremony Saturday at the Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center after serving 42 years in the Navy.
By Associated Press , November 30, 2011
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Agent Orange: With more diseases tied to use during Vietnam War, bill for veterans' care skyrockets
Over the past two years, federal officials say, an estimated 10,000 more veterans have sought medical compensation for diseases related to Agent Orange, an herbicide that contains a toxic chemical called dioxin.
By Lindsey Bever , November 25, 2011
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Larimore plans Veterans Day events
Nov. 11 in Larimore will feature “A Tribute to the Vietnam Vet: Welcome Home,” beginning with a program at 6 p.m. at the high school gym, followed by a dinner and family dance at the American Legion Club. All veterans will be recognized at the Veterans Day events in Larimore.
By Paulette Tobin , October 30, 2011
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Minnesota ag officials plan late 2011 Vietnam trade mission
The announcement came as Gov. Mark Dayton leaves Minnesota for Japan and South Korea on his first trade mission as governor. He returns on Oct. 1.
By Don Davis , September 23, 2011
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Minnesota pilot missing since 1965 identified
he Pentagon has identified remains recovered in Vietnam in 2009 and 2011 as those of a pilot from Minnesota. He's Air Force Maj. Thomas E. Reitmann of Red Wing, Minn.
By Associated Press , September 01, 2011
Service held for victims of roller rink shootings
A funeral has started for four of the five victims of a shooting rampage last weekend at a Texas roller rink. More than 200 people attended a service this morning for Trini Do, her sisters Michelle and Lynn Ta, and her brother Hien Ta. Do's estranged husband, Tan Do, shot her and her siblings during a birthday party for their 10-year-old son in Grand Prairie, Texas. He later killed himself.
By Nomaan Merchant , July 30, 2011
IN THE SPIRIT: An around-the-world rosary
Over the years some of his U.S. Army paraphernalia, like uniforms and boots, have disappeared. But for more than four decades, Jeff Bakke has hung on to something “pretty special to me,” he said.
By Naomi Dunavan , June 10, 2011
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Remains of Minnesota airman killed during Vietnam recovered in Laos
The Department of Defense has located the remains of a Minnesota airman killed during the Vietnam War and will return those remains to his hometown of Browns Valley for burial.
By Associated Press , June 07, 2011
Bob Dylan rocks Vietnam fans in special concert
After nearly five decades of singing about a war that continues to haunt a generation of Americans, legendary performer Bob Dylan finally got his chance to see Vietnam at peace. Only about half of the 8,000 seats at RMIT University were sold to a mix of Vietnamese and foreigners who danced on the grass as Dylan played guitar, harmonica and the keyboard.
By Margie Mason , April 10, 2011
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Tour boat sinks in Vietnam; 12 dead from 9 nations
An anchored boat packed with sleeping travelers sank early Thursday in Vietnam's scenic Ha Long Bay, killing 12 people from nine countries in the deadliest tour boat accident since the country opened to foreign visitors 25 years ago.
By Dinh Tran Trung Hau , February 17, 2011
Judge Medd returns to Vietnam
Joel Medd left early Tuesday for Vietnam, curious to see how it’s different from the more tumultuous times of 40 years ago.
By Ryan Bakken , February 08, 2011
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