Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) connects veterans, service members, and their families with community support, services, and resources.

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BTYR and @The_USO Minnesota morale booster. Stefanie Hurt, BTYR community outreach coordinator, and Laura Groeneweg, USO area operations specialist, teamed up to connect with service members at @mncampripley on June 11 and provided them with snacks and treats while in the field.
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The Rosemount BTYR hosted its 2nd Annual Patriots in the Park on June 9. The free public event, included music, vehicle displays, activities, food trucks, and booths with organizations that support veterans, service members, and military families. See more photos on Facebook.
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The Rosemount BTYR hosted its annual Patriots in the Park celebration June 9 in honor of the military community. The free public event included live music, vehicle displays, family activities, food trucks, and a variety of booths. See more photos on the BTYR page on Facebook.
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From Owatonna BTYR.
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From Southeastern MN BTYR.
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On May 30, volunteers with Replenex, a BTYR company, helped collect flags displayed at veterans' gravesites for Memorial Day at the Fort Snelling cemetery. They and other volunteers collected and stored 600 to 800 flags. Flags for Fort Snelling: flagsforfortsnelling.com/vol….
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The Hugo BTYR sent boxes of games, puzzles, toys, treats, and Culver’s gift cards to families whose soldier is deployed with the 34th Military Police Company. Hugo BTYR partnered with St. Andrew’s Village, Rock Point Church Military Ministry, and White Bear Lake VFW Auxiliary.
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BTYR hosted the last 5K of 5K Fridays for the season at @mncampripley today.
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Minnesota Beyond The Yellow Ribbon retweeted
This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we remember the fallen.
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The @UofStThomasMN, a recently recognized BTYR organization, participated in a veteans career fair in Brooklyn Center on May 20. The event was hosted by the @mndeed and @careerforcemn.
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The Austin BTYR is looking for volunteers to help sell bingo cards. No experience needed. Just a friendly smile, good energy, and a love for supporting community.
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The Veterans Network at @GeneralMills, a BTYR company, hosted a happy hour in Golden Valley on May 14 featuring Believet and Sierra Delta. Believet provides service dogs for veterans with disabilities. Sierra Delta provides dog training grants and resources for veterans.
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Military youth ages 6-12 are invited to the free youth baseball clinic hosted by the @Twins at Camp Ripley from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 12. All skill levels welcome. The Minnesota Twins is a BTYR organization. Register at tickettailor.com/.../minneso….
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Central Minnesota BTYR (Warrior to Citizen), in partnership with @The_USO Minnesota, @RedCross, and Stand Down, hosted a baby shower for service member moms-to-be in St. Cloud on May 7. The moms enjoyed food, games, prizes, and received blankets, baby supplies, and other gifts.
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The Grant County BTYR awarded $1,000 scholarships to seven high school seniors at West Central Area Schools. Congratulations to Aidan Porter, Logan Long, Kylie Ring, Milo Nessman, Jenna Lang, Brody Brunkow, and Alyssa Eystad!
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This event is hosted by the Hibbing-Chisholm Area BTYR.
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Veterans are invited to a free dinner hosted by the Rambling River Senior Center. To register by July 20 or for more details, contact the Farmington BTYR.
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Veterans Network members at @GeneralMills, a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company, conducted a flag raising ceremony for Military Appreciation Month at General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley on May 13. The event was led by the Veterans Network's current and incoming presidents.
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The Grant County BTYR presented its first $1,000 scholarship of 2026 to Bryce Froemming. He is pictured with his dad, Ken. Also pictured are Bob and Sue Kulbeik with the Grant County BTYR, who presented the scholarship to Bryce.
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Military families are invited to an advance screening of “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” on May 16. The event is for kids ages 2–6 and includes pre-show activities. Doors open 10 a.m. RSVP by May 13 at brnw.ch/21x2qMF.
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