Tag: Traill County Veterans Services

Traill County Veterans Service Update 

When people hear the term veterans benefits, they often have the belief that the VA only offers benefits for families, but did you know the VA also helps veterans spouses after their partner has passed? Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky explains.  If you are a veteran in need of assistance, Blotsky says…
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August 17, 2026 0

How can I help the veterans in my life? 

Do you have that veteran in your family or community, but are unsure of how you can help them? This is a question many people have asked over the years. During a conversation with Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky, R&J News asked this question, and she said the best way to help…
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August 11, 2026 0

Free Transportation available to Traill County Veterans 

Transportation can often be a hurdle for many veterans, especially when it comes to their doctor appointments. Traill County Veteran Service Officer La Linda Blotsky tells us more about some free transportation programs available to Traill County veterans.  Blotsky says applications are still open for the Keys to Progress Program which is a national program…
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July 8, 2024 0

PTSD and mental health  services available to veterans 

PTSD Awareness Day was June 27, and Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky says there’s many different services and programs that are available to North Dakota and Minnesota Veterans who are dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues. Blotsky highlights some of these resources available to you and how your County’s Veterans…
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July 2, 2024 0

Get to Know Traill County’s Newest Veterans Service Officer

Traill County’s newest Veterans Service Officer has settled into her new role. La Lynda Blotsky was hired late last year after the resignation of the former VSO, Sheri Pearlstein. Blotsky says her family history serves as motivation for the position.  Blotsky says she’s hoping to help veterans seek even the most basic, but often overlooked,…
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February 5, 2024 0