Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)

Thanks to all who attended the Preston Veteran Golf Tournament earlier this month! It was a great day of honoring Veterans, celebrating camaraderie and sharing info about Veteran-related benefits. Of course there were a number of birdies, bogeys and duffs too!

The Minnesota Veterans Homes - Minneapolis team gathered last week for the Annual Employee Council Picnic! From grilled BBQ favorites like burgers and hotdogs to refreshing watermelon, our employee volunteers made sure no one left hungry. It was a day filled with laughter, teamwork and delicious food. What’s your go-to favorite at a summer picnic? Let us know in the comments!

Minnesota Veterans Homes - Hastings Domiciliary is proud to honor 94 team members celebrating milestone service anniversaries. Here are the number of employees who have been on staff during the past three fiscal years and the milestones they’ve reached: One year - 44 Five years - 15 10 years - 5 15 years - 2 20 years - 3 25 years - 7 35 years - 1 45 years - 1 Retirees - 16 Cheers to all for a combined 500-plus years of dedicated service to our state!

Eagle Scout Wesley Garrison and his troop recently built two large garden beds for the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Montevideo. On Monday, August 19 Wesley and his troop delivered the new garden beds and planted a variety of mums. Next year Residents plan to grow a variety of veggies! Thank you Eagle Scouts!

The Minnesota Veterans Homes are always looking for great people to add to our team as we expand our operations. In the last year, we have added one new State Veterans Cemetery and three new State Veterans Homes. We look forward to hiring more staff who share our mission of Serving Minnesota Veterans and Their Families. Our job openings vary at each location and new job postings are added frequently, so check back often for the latest updates. Interested in a career with MDVA? Visit https://lnkd.in/grFmJFCu to learn more and to apply. For monthly job updates subscribe to our job bulletin at https://lnkd.in/eiBJ5ZhH.

Today (Aug. 26) the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) recognizes Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote. The amendment prohibits denial of the right to vote to U.S. citizens on the basis of sex. This day is significant to women Veterans who have broken many barriers within their fields to proudly serve our nation.

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is at the fair! Our state is home to more than 285,000 Veterans and thousands more family members. This year, the State Fair is paying special recognition to military spouses on Tuesday, August 27, State Fair Military Appreciation Day. Join MDVA at 10 a.m. at the Leinie Lodge for a program of appreciation. Dan Patch Park will host numerous organizations that support all Veterans and their families. Booths will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and include MDVA, the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Beyond The Yellow Ribbon, Veterans Resilience Project, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and many more. MDVA will also staff a booth in the Education Building daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. We hope to see you at the Fair

Come visit the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) at the State Fair! Our booth is located in the Education Building near the entrance and staffed all day every day during the fair. Spin the wheel and win a prize while you learn more about the Veteran benefits you have earned!

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Homes - Luverne! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000. Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more! Relocation expense reimbursement may also be available to the applicant selected for this position. If you have questions about this position, contact Sandra Kelm at [email protected] or 507-920-0000. If you were referred to apply by a current Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs employee or State of Minnesota employee, please provide the employee's name in the Referral Source section of your application. The employee who referred you may be eligible for a $1,000 bonus! To learn more about this position and to apply visit https://lnkd.in/grFmJFCu

Join our team at Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and make a difference in the lives of Minnesota's Veterans. We offer generous benefits that aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. The Minnesota Veterans Homes located in Bemidji, Hastings, Fergus Falls, Luverne, Minneapolis, Montevideo, Preston and Silver Bay are currently hiring. Visit https://lnkd.in/grFmJFCu to view, learn and apply for current open positions.