Society News
Wreaths Across America
In what is becoming an annual event, our members gathered in both DC and Alexandria to lay wreaths on the graves of service members. Thanks to everyone who came out and to those that donated wreathes:
Jeff Lucas & Amy Berg
COL James Jagielski (Ret.)
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Walleye Dinner 2022
The Minnesota State Society explored a new venue for its annual Walleye Dinner. Many members gathered on May 21st, 2022 at PJ Skidoos in Fairfax, Virginia for the first in-person event since March, 2020. Our guest of honor was Hamse Warfa, who is a Senior Advisor, Equity & Inclusive Democracy for the Biden Administration.
Wreaths Across America 2022
This year MNSS members gathered at both the Alexandria National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ Home Cemetery to lay wreaths to remember, honor, and teach about our nation's veterans. It was a fun Christmas activity that we look forward to repeating next year!
In addition to the volunteers who laid wreaths, the MNSS sponsored 10 wreaths. Thanks to the following members for their support:
Stephanie S., Julie M., Chris C., James J., Daniel M., Cassandra K., and Michael M.
Minnesotans at War
In October 2021 the MNSS gathered on the Gettysburg battlefield to retrace the steps of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. We learned about the storied unit and everything it accomplished over those two days in July, 1863.
State High School Hockey Tournament
The state society sponsored a State High School Hockey Tournament bracket in the spring of 2021. Members picked their teams in both A and AA divisions to predict who would come out on top. Member Terry P. won the grand prize: an official tournament sweatshirt!