Ice Fishing
Winter on the hardwater — augers, heaters, a warm house and hours of conversation that doesn't need to go anywhere. The most Minnesotan way there is to sit with someone.
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Events & OutingsTime on the ice. Time in the field.
The point isn't the fish. It's the two hours in the truck on the way there. Here's what we're building for the seasons ahead — and where to find what else is happening for veterans across Minnesota.
No dates on the calendar yet — and we won't invent any. The foundation is brand new: we're building our board, lining up partners and getting our first outings organised. The moment a date is real, it goes here and everyone on the list hears about it. Add your name and you'll be first to know.
What We're Building
Our outings
Every one of these came from the same idea: get people who served into the same place, outdoors, with no agenda beyond good company.
Hunting & Fishing Outings
Days in the field and on the water through the seasons. Bring what you've got — and if you don't have gear, that's what the rest of us are for.
SeasonalGun Raffle
A community raffle to help fund the outings and gatherings ahead. We'll publish the rules, the prize and the licensing details before a single ticket is sold.
In PlanningFundraising
Ways for individuals and businesses to put fuel in the tank — literally. Gas, bait, licences, a hot meal, a seat in the truck for someone who needs one.
LaunchingAn Inaugural Gala
A first-of-its-kind evening to launch the foundation properly — honour those who served, thank the people helping build this, and rally the community behind it.
Coming SoonGot an idea for an outing?
The best outings come from the people who show up. If you know a lake, a piece of land, or a group that should be part of this — tell us.
Tell us →You don't have to fish. You don't have to talk. You just have to show up.
Every outing we run
Across Minnesota
Other veteran events in Minnesota
We're not the only ones doing this, and we'd rather you find good company somewhere else than sit at home waiting on us. These organizations run their own events all year — check their calendars.
Posts Statewide
American Legion, Dept. of Minnesota
Hundreds of posts around the state, each running its own calendar — dinners, fishing derbies, ceremonies, fundraisers. There is almost certainly one near you.
See posts & events Posts StatewideVFW, Dept. of Minnesota
Posts across Minnesota with regular community events, district meetings and fundraisers for veterans of overseas service.
See posts & events Hiring EventsCareerForce — Veterans Employment
Minnesota's workforce system runs veteran hiring events and career fairs, plus year-round help from veteran employment representatives statewide.
Veteran events Monthly NetworkingEagle Group of Minnesota
Twin Cities veteran career-transition group with recurring meetings and coaching — a standing place to meet other veterans in the civilian working world.
Meetings NetworkingMOAA — Minnesota Chapter
Statewide chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, with regular chapter events and a network of Minnesota officers past and present.
Chapter events Community NetworkBeyond the Yellow Ribbon
Community networks across Minnesota that organise events and support for service members, veterans and their families.
Find a network State AgencyMN Dept. of Veterans Affairs
State-run programs, ceremonies and announcements — including the events MDVA hosts or promotes for Minnesota veterans.
mn.gov/mdva Hiring EventsRecruitMilitary — Twin Cities
National operator that runs recurring veteran job fairs in the Minneapolis area, both in person and virtual.
Job fairsThese are other people's events, not ours. We're not affiliated with the organizations above and we don't control their calendars — always confirm details on their own site before you drive anywhere. Running something we should list? Send it to us.
Don't Miss The First One
Be there when we hit the ice.
Put your name in and we'll let you know the moment the first outing has a date. No newsletter treadmill — just the things worth showing up to.