[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today Governor Tim Walz, a 24-year veteran of the National Guard, recognized Veterans Day by attending the annual State of Minnesota’s Veterans Day Celebration at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights.

“The State of Minnesota remains committed to recognizing, honoring, and remembering our veterans who answered the call to serve our state, country, and democracy,” said Governor Walz. “From passing the Veterans Restorative Justice Act to working to end veterans’ homelessness and suicide, Minnesota has a strong record of prioritizing our veterans. To all who’ve served: Minnesotans from every corner of our state thank you.”

In May, Governor Walz signed the veterans omnibus bill, SF4233. This law moves the state towards ending and preventing veteran homelessness, provides service bonuses to post-9/11 era veterans and Gold Star families, and funds veterans homes and veterans cemeteries. Governor Walz also signed HF3379, which expands eligibility for reenlistment bonuses for Service Members in the Minnesota National Guard.

Over the last year, Governor Walz has announced that Central Minnesota and St. Louis County have effectively ended veteran homelessness. Just two regions of the state, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, remain.