Minnesota Public Radio Presents "The Guide to Coming Home: For Veterans and By Veterans and Their Families" February 10 at the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio

Feb 8, 2010

Event and MPR broadcast series devoted to returning Vets

February 5, 2010; St. Paul, Minn.--For soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, the prospect of returning home is a hopeful one--a date circled on the calendar. Yet, upon returning, many veterans face challenges of reintegrating into day-to-day life. Recognizing this need, Minnesota Public Radio News invites veterans and their families to a special event on February 10, 2010 to share stories and advice. In addition, the program will welcome the return of Minnesota's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, focusing on the unit's return and reintegration into family life and the workplace.

WHAT: "The Guide to Coming Home: For Veterans and By Veterans and Their Families," hosted by MPR's Kate Smith, with featured guest Dusty Oosteen, the Veterans case manager from St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services office.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 7p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

WHERE: The UBS Forum Room at Minnesota Public Radio, 480 Cedar St, St. Paul

Tickets are free, but reservations are recommended. Go to http://minnesota.publicradio.org/events/tickets/ticket_form.php?sale_id=253.

TUNE IN: For further information on "The Guide to Coming Home," tune into Midday, Tuesday February 9 at 11 a.m. as veterans involved with the project speak with host Gary Eichten and Friday, February 12th at 12 noon as the UBS Forum event is rebroadcast on Midday.

Seeking to further our broadcast and reporting on this important subject, MPR invites veterans and their families to tell us your stories by visiting our Public Insight Network to answer the question, "Are you ready for the vets to come home?" The Public Insight Network seeks out experts in our community to share their experiences; further strengthening our journalism to better serve the audience's of Minnesota.