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Death After War: A Minnesota Soldier’s Story
By James Schugel, WCCO-TV EVELETH, Minn. (WCCO) — There’s a silent war happening at home, far from the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. Department of Defense said an average of 18...
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Doctor Weighs In On How PTSD Affects People
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – In the aftermath of a U.S. Army Sergeant’s alleged killing of 16 Afghan villagers, many are speculating about the events that led up to the massacre. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales...
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26-Year-Old North Branch Veteran Missing
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WCCO) – A 26-year-old veteran and North Branch-native has been missing from his home near Fort Jackson, S.C. since October 7. Sergeant Robert Larson is an Operation Iraqi Freedom...
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Rep. Walz Seeks Review of 31,000 Military Discharges
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – A Minnesota congressman wants thousands of military discharges reviewed, saying a lot of veterans may have been misdiagnosed. Congressman Tim Walz, himself a veteran, is...
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‘You Have To Get Help’ — Vets Share Stories Of Living With PTSD
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Jason Probst described what it was like last year in January when he was driving a vehicle down a street and hit a road side bomb in Afghanistan. “It was like driving and hitting a...
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‘Helping Paws’ Aiding Returning Vets With PTSD
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is something many of us don’t really understand. Veterans dealing with the condition have certain needs that can be hard to meet. A new program at...
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Winona Man Paddles Away 2 Tours In Afghanistan
VENICE, La. (AP) — Two tours in Afghanistan took a toll on Joshua Ploetz. The former Marine was injured in a roadside bomb. He lost friends in combat, and later, to suicide. When the Winona, Minnesota,...
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Teen Uses Eagle Scout Project To Honor Brother, Help Troops
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A Minnesota teenager is earning the Eagle Scout rank while keeping his brother’s memory alive. Eli Pruka’s brother Sean was a marine, and a lover of animals. So, Eli began working...
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Inver Grove Heights Veteran Presented With Service Dog
http://media.minneapolis.cbslocal.com/CBSMIN_20150523182500370AA.mp4 MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — An Inver Grove Heights veteran is getting to know his new partner — a four-legged helper named “Rex.” Ed...
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Retired Minnesota Officer With PTSD Reaches Out For Help
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Help is needed for a retired Golden Valley police officer who has fallen on hard times. Leland Wanglie was shot in the line of duty back in 1972. The incident caused him to develop...
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Those With PTSD Can Now Sign Up For Medical Pot Program
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Minnesotans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can now register to get medical marijuana and start receiving it next month. The Minnesota Department of Health...
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