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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 – Mohammad Zafar 2

Marine Veteran Mohammad Zafar shares how the military supported him practicing his Muslim faith throughout his time in the service, and how that supported his overall growth as a military service member.


Veterans’ Voices – Hector Matascastillo 2

Veteran Hector Matascastillo shares about the importance of camaraderie among fellow soldiers was key during his service, and how now he works to reconnect Veterans to a supportive community in civilian life.


Veterans’ Voices – Ken Schultz 1

Navy Veteran Ken Schultz talks about how he has worked to overturn policies barring gay men and lesbian women from service; following his own expulsion from the military, because he was gay.


Veterans’ Voices – Ken Plant 1

Ken Plant, correspondent for the Marine Corps from 1969-74, talks about how many Veterans do not share their stories, to their own detriment; but he found growth and healing through seeking help from the VA, and gaining tools which help with emotional pain.

Veterans’ Voices – Ryan Schmidt 2

Army Veteran Ryan Schmidt talks about how the public has made a lot of progress since the Vietnam era, but there is still lots more to do when it comes to supporting returning troops and their families.


Veterans’ Voices – Brock Hunter 2

Army Veteran Brock Hunter shares his view: how sanitized media coverage has resulted in the general population not fully understanding and appreciating what Veterans have gone through, nor what they have to offer, and this is often a huge blow to service members.


Veterans’ Voices – Gary Gilson 2

Veteran Gary Gilson reflects on Veterans have been mistreated and portrayed inaccurately in the popular media, and how much more needs to be done to support combat Veterans following their service.


Veterans’ Voices – Gary Gilson 1

Marine Corps Veteran and documentary filmmaker Gary Gilson talks about the value of hearing Veterans share their stories and experiences of sacrifice, fear and heroism.


Veteran’s Voices – Dave Wentzel 2

Dave Wentzel talks about the challenge of reintegrating veterans into civilian life, and how he has found it helpful to continue being of service, by volunteering for civilian projects.


Veterans’ Voices – Dave Wentzel 1

Army National Guardsman, Dave Wentzel reflects on what his service helped him mature as a leader, and what it taught him about authority and education.


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