United Way of Northeastern Minnesota's United for Veterans Program is proud to share the Veterans Connections program to improve overall wellbeing while building community for veterans and service members in northeastern Minnesota!
Learn more about this year's activities below:
When: January 17-19, 2025
Where: Grand Ely Lodge (400 N Pioneer Rd, Ely, MN 55731)
Details: Spend a weekend at Grand Ely Lodge connecting with people with shared life experiences from across the region. Veterans are encouraged to come as individuals, bring a significant other, or bring their family.
Registration: This event has filled!
When: 5:30 pm March 25, 2025
Where: Biwabik Pavilion (100 5th Ave N, Biwabik, MN 55708)
Details: Local veterans, service members, and family members are invited to gather for a fun night playing Bingo and enjoying veteran-owned Biwabik Pizza Co. pizza!
Registration: Free but required. Register today!
When: June 8, 2025 (Tour begins promptly at 2 p.m. Optional lunch served prior to tour.)
Where: Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park (1302 McKinley Park Rd, Soudan, MN 55782)
Details: Local veterans, service members, and family members are invited to an underground mine tour.
Registration: Free but required (no walk-ins). Click here to register by May 25th!
When: August 15, 2025 (Must check in by 5:30 p.m. Tour departs at 6 p.m.)
Where: Voyageurs National Park (International Falls)
Details: Local veterans, service members, and family members (must be 18+) are invited to join United for Veterans on a boat tour.
Registration: Free but required (no walk-ins). Click here to register!
When: September 23, 2025
Where: Hibbing Rifle and Trap Club (3946 Marksmanship Center Rd., Hibbing MN 55746)
Details: Local veterans and service members are invited to free target shooting at the Hibbing Rifle/Pistol Club. Participants will be responsible for bringing their own firearm and ammunition. A meal will be provided, and spectators are welcome!
Registration: Free but required. Registration coming soon!
When: Date TBA
Where: Location TBA
Details: Local veterans, service members, and family members are invited to join United for Veterans for a Warriors Hockey Game.
Registration: Free but required. Registration link coming soon!