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:
Unfortunately this activity has been canceled due to lack of snowcover.
Thank you to all who were interested in participating and to Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) for their partnership on this activity.
We hope to see you at one of the other exciting United for Veterans Connections activities this year!
When: June 8, 2024
Where: Hibbing Raceway (1799 East 33rd Street, Hibbing MN 55746)
Details: Local veterans, service members, and National Guard members will receive free admission to the races. Family members pay regular admission rates and children 12 & under are free.
Registration: Free but required. Register here!
When: August 8, 2024
Where: Greens on Foreteenth (110 S 14th Ave W, Virginia, MN 55792)
Details: Local veterans, servicemembers, and their family members are invited to enjoy dinner and minigolf. Limit of 4 golfers/hole.
Registration: Free but required. Register here!
When: Setpember 24, 2024
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. Spectators are welcome!
Registration: Free but required. Register here!
When: December 9, 2024
Where: Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" (700 Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802)
Details: Local veterans and service members and their families will enjoy an evening at Bentleyville. Roundtrip transportation provided from UWNEMN's building in Chisholm; dinner also provided.
Registration: Free but required. Registration closes Friday December 7, 2025. Register today!
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: $25 for local veterans and servicemembers, $50 for accompanying non-veteran adults, $20 for accompanying children (6-17), children 5 and under free. Veterans/servicemembers from outside UWNEMN's service area can register for the wait list to be contacted if room remains. Click here to register.