DAV Department of Minnesota

DAV Department of Minnesota Keeping Our Promise to America's Veterans Fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served.

We are dedicated to a single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to

civilian life. Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government. Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically. Representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government. Extending DAV’s mission of hope into the communities where these veterans and their families live through a network of state-level Departments and local chapters. Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs.

09/13/2026
Our Outdoors program just returned from our Drive-in fishing trip to Cliff Lake in Ontario. The weather was up and down,...
09/11/2026

Our Outdoors program just returned from our Drive-in fishing trip to Cliff Lake in Ontario. The weather was up and down, and we had to work hard to catch fish. We were able to catch enough that everyone could bring home a meal or two, with lots of big fish released. We had folks catching personal best muskie and walleye, lots of big smallmouth bass, and some really nice northern pike. It was fun seeing everyone come together and form new friendships. Lots of stories were told and lots of great memories were made, which is really what these trips are all about!

Today, we remember September 11, 2001. The lives lost, the families forever changed and the acts of courage and service ...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001. The lives lost, the families forever changed and the acts of courage and service that followed.

For many veterans, 9/11 became a defining moment in their lives and their service.

In his United in Service story, Senior Master Sergeant Damian Kosmosky reflects on where he was that day and the path his military service took in the years that followed.

Today, we’re honored to share a piece of his story as we remember all those impacted by September 11.

Meet Damian, one of the veterans whose story is being preserved thr...

09/11/2026

Operation Full Plate
St. Cloud VA and DAV MN to Host Second Pop-Up Veteran Food Pantry
The St. Cloud VA, in partnership with DAV MN, is pleased to host its second Pop-Up Veteran Food Pantry to support Veterans, current servicemembers, and their family members.
All Veterans, current servicemembers, and family members of Veterans or servicemembers are invited to pick up groceries and connect with valuable resources.
Event Details:
• Location: Building 96, St. Cloud VA Medical Center, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud
• Date: Thursday, September 17, from noon-5:00 p.m.
The St. Cloud VA is working to eliminate food insecurity in our communities!

09/10/2026

A new DAV survey of more than 4,200 veterans, their family members, caregivers and survivors shows overwhelming support (93%) for protecting veterans’ earned benefits and overwhelming opposition (71%) to the omnibus Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) unless a provision (Section 108) containing historic cuts to veterans benefits is removed.

Read more about the survey results ➡️ https://dav.la/46gPtIs.

09/09/2026

Some stories stay with you long after your service ends.

Vietnam veteran Gaither Robinson reflects on his time in the U.S. Army and the experiences that shaped him.

This October, Gaither will be among the veterans honored in the United in Service Tribute Garden — where names, stories and legacies of service come together.

Learn more at UnitedInServiceMN.org.

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Saint Paul, MN
55155

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