The great Minnesota get-together is almost here, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will be there.

Our state is home to more than 286,000 Veterans and thousands more family members. The Minnesota State Fair provides an opportunity to connect with many of you.

Through your military service, Minnesota Veterans have earned many federal and state benefits. Sometimes, the only benefit used by a Veteran is their right to be interred at a Veterans Cemetery. MDVA strives to inform and educate all Minnesota Veterans and their families about the many programs and services at their disposal.

The State Fair is paying special recognition to members of the military and Veterans on Tuesday, August 26, State Fair Military Appreciation Day. That day will include a morning program of appreciation held at 10 a.m. at the Leinie Lodge. 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 the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, DAV, VFW, Marine Corps League, Navy League and many more.

MDVA will also staff a booth throughout the 12 days of the State Fair in the Education Building daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

We hope to see you at the Fair!

As always, if you need information or support on any Veteran issue, please visit our website, contact your County Veterans Service Officer, or contact LinkVet at 1-888-LinkVet.

Thank YOU for your service!