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THE NEW FORTY Freedom is not free.
USA Today's website has a powerful story and video aboutUSMC Cpl. Ronny "Tony" Porta that I think should be mandatory reading and viewing for every American who wants to maintain citizenship in this c...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:58 PM
RED RIVER ORTHODOX Assorted Church History News
Today, while taking a break, I came across some very intriguing articles that I share with you all here. I realize that is not why one comes to this site typically, but in this case, I hope you'll exc...
Posted on 2/19/13 at 10:34 PM
THE FLENSBURG FILES: TRAVELS AND EXPERIENCES GATHERED OF A FORMER MINNESOTAN Did Sandy push the presidential elections back? I hope so.
There is a proverb that I want to start this column on: It is about disaster. When disaster strikes, people chip in to help. When politicians help, disaster strikes again. Therefore, people go first o...
Posted on 10/30/12 at 7:23 PM
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD MSUM alum publishes book on deployment experiences
By Kristin Kirtz MSUM English and MFA graduate, Dan Nygard, joined the Minnesota National Guard straight out of high school and spent four years in Germany, working as an electronics repai...
Posted on 10/5/12 at 1:52 PM
FARMBLEAT Spread a little cheer to the troops
As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, Id like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serv...
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:56 PM
Obama announces total Iraq troop withdrawal 
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday declared an end to the Iraq war, one of the longest and most divisive conflicts in U.S. history, announcing that all American troops would be withdrawn from the country by year's end.
By Associated Press , October 21, 2011
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Hostage siege kills 21 at Iraq government building
BAGHDAD — Gunmen wearing military uniforms and suicide bomb belts stormed a local government headquarters in northern Iraq on Tuesday in an attempt to take hostages that killed at least 21 people, officials said.
By Associated Press , March 29, 2011
Minnesota Guard to deploy 2,400 to Iraq, Kuwait
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota National Guard is going back to Iraq and Kuwait.
By Associated Press , January 23, 2011
Clay attorney deployed again: Melton to leave for third tour
For the third time in seven years, Clay County Attorney Brian Melton is leaving home for an overseas deployment with the Minnesota National Guard.
By Dave Olson , January 12, 2011
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Iraq finally has a new government
BAGHDAD — Parliament swore in a new Iraqi government Tuesday after nine months of bitter political haggling, solidifying the grip that Shiites have held on political power since Saddam Hussein's ouster while leaving open the question of whether the country's disgruntled Sunni minority will play a meaningful role.
By Associated Press , December 21, 2010
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Iraqi restaurant opening in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS – A restaurant featuring Iraqi cuisine is getting set to open in Grand Forks.
By Associated Press , December 20, 2010
Minnesota Army National Guard unit trains for mission in Iraq
Deployment largest since World War II
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – On a recent training day at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, the frigid morning air whips into a Humvee through an open hatch.
By Elizabeth Baier , November 29, 2010
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Female veterans say service overlooked by military and civilian worlds
MINNEAPOLIS – Anne Baumtrog remembers the slight well. She and her husband, Paul, were at a support program in the Twin Cities for returning soldiers, checking out a Veterans of Foreign Wars table.
By Mark Brunswick, McClatchy Newspapers , November 29, 2010
WikiLeaks: US didn’t investigate Iraqi war abuses
LONDON – U.S. forces often failed to follow up on credible evidence that Iraqi forces mistreated, tortured and killed their captives as they battled a violent insurgency, according to accounts contained in what was purportedly the largest leak of secret information in U.S. history.
By Associated Press , October 23, 2010
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ND Guard aviators returning from Iraq
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota National Guard aviators are coming back from Iraq.
By Associated Press , September 14, 2010
Area Iraq war veterans: 'We made a difference'
For Staff Sgt. Kristel Amundson, today’s official end of combat operations in Iraq signifies the fruit of two tours of duty.
By Mike Nowatzki , August 31, 2010
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Baghdad suicide bomb hits army recruits, kills 60
BAGHDAD — A suicide bomber blew himself up Tuesday among hundreds of army recruits who had gathered near a military headquarters in an attack officials said killed 60 and wounded 125, one of the bloodiest bombings in months in the Iraqi capital.
By Associated Press , August 17, 2010
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Seven North Dakota National Guard members return today from Iraq
Seven airmen from the North Dakota Air National Guard will return to Fargo today from a three-month deployment to Iraq.
August 17, 2010
Obama says plan for Iraq a success
Troop withdrawal a ‘promise kept’
ATLANTA – Nearing a milestone in the long and divisive Iraq war, President Barack Obama on Monday hailed this month’s planned withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops – “as promised and on schedule” – as a major success despite deep doubts about the Iraqis’ ability to police and govern their country.
By Associated Press , August 03, 2010
Obama: US to leave Iraq 'as promised, on schedule'
ATLANTA (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Monday that the Iraq war was nearing an end "as promised and on schedule," touting what he called a success of his administration though it comes amid persistent instability and uncertainty in Iraq.
By Associated Press , August 02, 2010
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