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Veterans' Voices a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Minnesota service members
Supported by the Minnesota Humanities Center

Untold Stories | Memories and Stories of Minnesota Veterans from many era’s of service

Veterans' Voices: Leech Lake | Memories and stories of military veterans from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

The Secret War | Featuring the some of the stories of Minnesota Hmong Veterans in the Secret War of Laos

Minnesota in the Vietnam War | Stories of Minnesotans in the Vietnam War

Minnesota in World War I | Stories of Minnesotans in World War I

Minnesota in World War II | Stories of Minnesotans in World War II

Veterans' Voices: Rochester | Veterans’ Voices is a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Rochester service members. Veterans’ Voices is a radio series exploring the knowledge, experience and leadership of Rochester service members. Hosted by Britt Aamodt Veteran’ Voices is produced by KRPR and Ampers.

Korea | Memories and stories from Minnesota’s Korean War Veterans

Veterans' Voices Korea Podcast | Extended podcast versions of interviews with some of the Minnesota Veterans of the Korean War featured in our radio series Veteran’s Voices Korea. Made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

World War II | first-hand accounts of what it was like to serve in WWII

Native Warriors | Native American veterans explain why protecting our land and resources is an important part of Native culture and traditions

Vietnam | Stories and memories of Minnesota’s Vietnam veterans

Veterans' Voices Vietnam Podcast | Extended podcast versions of Kevyn Burger’s interviews with some of the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans featured in our radio series

Roger Sayles

Lao Soldiers: The Fight Continues

Minnesota is home to a large number of Lao and Hmong warriors. In their homeland, they were recruited and trained by the CIA as part of its secret war and resettled in Minnesota after the war. Despite being credited with aiding the US, they are still pushing for recognition and veterans benefits

Veterans’ Voices Untold Stories: Cindy Strange #1

Cindy Strange grew up in Puerto Rico around family members with military backgrounds. She went to basic training in 1995. She barely got it in though. She was only 95 pounds. Here’s Britt Aamodt.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Wa Joe Vu #3

Veteran Wa Joe Vu recalls a time he almost detonated a bomb by accident, but a gut reaction brought him to a separate location.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Tsong Tong Vang #3

Veteran Tsong Tong Vang describes fleeing from his home and crossing the MeKong River 19 times to help other Hmong refugees who could not swim.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Nhia Xiong Her #3

Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls the devastation that the Hmong people faced after the Americans pulled out of Vietnam.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: William Lee #2

Veteran William Lee recalls his village’s decision to leave their homes to hide in their gardens during a particular difficult time at the beginning of the war.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Vang Moua #2

Veteran Vang Moua explains that although there were scout stations set up where they were stationed, he never quite felt safe unless he, too, was alert throughout the night.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Vang Cha Zue #2

Veteran Vang Cha Zue was just 14-years-old when he was recruited to become a solider and describes his experience in boot camp.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Tsong Tong Vang #2

Veteran Tsong Tong Vang recalls the battle where an rocket explosive landed close to him, killing his brother and damaging his ears for life.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Song Khoua Xiong #2

Veteran Song Khoua Xiong recalls daily battles that continued for so long, young trainees were brought in to help.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Seng Ly #2

Veteran Seng Ly went into military training in Thailand, just a month after getting married.


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