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July 20, 2021

Preston Veterans Home groundbreaking scheduled for Monday, August 9

Preston Veterans Home groundbreaking scheduled for Monday, August 9
The groundbreaking event for the new Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston will be held on Monday, August 9 at 10am. This
is a change from the Thursday, August 19 date announced at the meeting last week when MDVA officials visited
with Preston stakeholders to provide an update on the new Veterans Home.
More details on the groundbreaking event will be shared soon. We look forward to seeing you on August 9!
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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving
Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps
eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to
higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are
encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.

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