Tag: Polk County Veterans Services

Support a Veteran this Veteran’s Day

Monday is Veterans Day, and local schools, and organizations will be honoring veterans with their annual Veterans Day Programs. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson encourages people to attend one of these programs, and to thank a veteran this Veterans Day. Ellefson also encourages people to show their support to veterans, by participating in…
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November 8, 2024 0

Operation Green Light

There’s a way that you can show your support for veterans.  Kurt Ellefson with the Polk County Veterans Service Office tells us about Operation Green Light. Ellefson says there are few green light bulbs available for free at the Polk County Veterans Service Office.  You can also find them at any hardware store.


October 7, 2024 0

Food for Thought – Kurt Ellefson

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services.


February 8, 2024 0

Food for Thought – Kurt Ellefson (Polk County Veterans Service)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought program with Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services.


January 3, 2024 0

Polk County Veteran’s Services Pancake Breakfast coming to Crookston on May 7th

The Polk County Veteran Services are holding a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge in Crookston, MN on Sunday, May 7th from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Polk County Veteran Service Officer Kurt Ellefson joined Tom Lano on Food For Thought to discuss the upcoming event.


May 4, 2023 0

Polk County Veterans Benefit Fair comes to Crookston

The Polk County Veterans Benefit Fair comes to Crookston on March 31st from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Crookston National Guard Armory and there’s plenty to learn about for everyone in attendance! Polk County Veterans Affairs Director Kurt Ellefson joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss the event. There are over…
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March 31, 2023 0

March Meetings For Polk County Veterans

Veterans will want to save March 30th and 31st on their calendar.  Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson is inviting veterans to a special event on March 30th. The number to call is 218-281-3066.  Ellefson says there’s also a special event on March 31st in Crookston. Ellefson also reminds anyone wanting to stop by…
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March 1, 2023 0

Veterans Benefit Fair Returns After Two Years

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to.…
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February 3, 2022 0