Tag: Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Day on the Hill Recap 

Veterans Day on the Hill was last week in St Paul, and over a dozen veterans from Polk County were in attendance to lobby for veterans legislation. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us how the day went, and what they lobbied for.  Ellefson was a guest on the Minnesota MIlitary Radio Program,…
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April 15, 2025 0

Polk County Veterans Services holding Veterans Career Fair tomorrow

Polk County Veterans Services invites area veterans and their families to attend a Veterans Career Fair tomorrow at the Crookston National Guard Armory starting at 10:00 AM. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more.  Again that’s tomorrow morning from 10:00 to 2:00 at the National Guard Armory in Crookston. For more information…
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April 10, 2025 0

Polk County Veterans Service still looking for people to attend Veterans Day on the Hill 

The Annual Veterans Day on the Hill is set to take place this Wednesday, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to join them for their trip to St Paul. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more.  Ellefson tells us what the day will entail if you are…
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April 7, 2025 0

VA Layoffs having minimal effects on local veterans service offices 

Since Donald Trump took office this past January, government agencies across the United States  have reported a large amount of employee layoffs. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is one of these agencies and this has left many veterans and their families with questions on how that will affect them. Polk County Veterans Service Officer…
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April 3, 2025 0

Veterans reminded to meet with VSO about new benefits they may be eligible for

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs have seen a lot of changes in VA healthcare over the last couple years, and area veterans are encouraged to take advantage of all new benefits they may be eligible for. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more.  Ellefson says area veterans, and their families should…
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March 12, 2025 0

Polk County Veterans Services Update 

The Polk County Veterans Service Office will be closed early next week. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us when they will be closed, and how you can get service if needed.  Ellefson says Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for people to attend Veterans Day on the Hill in April, and…
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March 7, 2025 0

Polk County veterans Services looking for Veterans to attend Veterans Day on the Hill 

Polk County Veterans Services is looking for area veterans to attend the Annual Veterans Day on the Hill in St Paul this April. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about the event.  Ellefson told us more about some of the specific things they will be lobbying for while in St Paul. …
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February 6, 2025 0

Travel Assistance Program available to Polk County Veterans 

For many veterans across the United States travel can often be an issue that makes it difficult for them to receive the care they need, as many are not able to drive, but for Veterans in Polk County, there’s a travel assistance program available to them. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us…
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January 15, 2025 0

Veterans now able to re-apply for VA Health Care 

With the start of a new year, veterans are reminded that they can now re-apply for VA Healthcare if they have been denied in the past. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about reapplying, and what VA Healthcare covers.  Ellefson also reminds Veterans about the state benefits that may be available…
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January 13, 2025 0

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