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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 The Secret War: Paul Yang #2

Veteran Paul Yang talks about the routes the Hmong was charged with protecting by the Americans, and yet there was no public recognition of the Hmong’s alliance and service during the War.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Nhia Ying Lor #2

Veteran Nhia Ying Lor recalls the decision to flee his home country after the Americans pulled out of the Vietnam War.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Nhia Xiong Her #2

Veteran Nhia Xiong Her (Sherman) recalls a rescue mission for an American pilot that was shot down, and having to create a landing field for the Americans who came to collect the body.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Manichan Xiong #2

Veteran Manichan Xiong recalls the fear and death that followed after the Americans left South East Asia, and their efforts to stay alive.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Charles Vu #2

Veteran Charles Vu recalls his reaction and immediate action after learning that General Vang Pao had escaped to Thailand.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Cheu Xiong Yang #2

Veteran Cheu Xiong Yang recalls a surprise attack on his division and the Americans that were beside them.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Bua Hu Thao #2

Veteran Bua Hu Thao described the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.

Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: William Lee #1

Veteran William Lee describes that long, grueling months and years soldiers spent in the field during the Secret War.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Wa Joe Vu #2

Veteran Wa Joe Vu describes how he received very few breaks from the front line because of his specific skillset.


Veterans’ Voices The Secret War: Vang Moua #1

Veteran Vang Moua describes the process of what happened to the bodies of un-named Hmong soldiers that died during battle.

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