22+ hour, 44+ min ago  (150+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The American Legion in Albert Lea celebrated a very special birthday for a local veteran with over a century of stories to tell. Thursday, March 12th marked World War II Veteran Lupe Gasca's 104th birthday. He's Freeborn County's oldest WWII…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago  (290+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Two months after she turned 104, Helen Leqve sat in gallery of the Minnesota Senate Chamber as the Senate honored her for efforts as a military service member during World War II; one of the real life examples of…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (280+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Tuesday is a very big day for 87 veterans from across the area as they board the second North Star Honor Flight from Rochester. It's an all expenses paid day-long trip to Washington D.C. to see all the memorials built…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (225+ words) (ABC 6 News) " On Friday, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced the remains of a World War II veteran from New Ulm have been identified. According to a press release, U.S. Army Captain Willibald C. Bianchi served as a commander in the…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (411+ words) (ABC 6 News) " It was a special day for many local veterans at Willow Creek Golf Course in Rochester on Thursday as they were honored at a special golf tournament called Tee It Up for the Troops. Thursday was the 20th year…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (193+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota celebrated 100 years of service on Tuesday.As a way to celebrate, the organization gathered at the State Capitol to seal a time capsule. DAV says it is filled with artifacts, stories, and…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (498+ words) WASHINGTON (AP) " President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do. Cities from London to Moscow are holding parades, flyovers…...