Veteran homelessness and election main themes at Minnesota Veterans Day event

The keynote speaker at this year’s event was the Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Jeff Olivet, who praised Minnesota’s accomplishments in the fight against veteran homelessness. “Here in Minnesota since 2023 the number of veterans experiencing homelessness has dropped by 47%,” Olivet said. “On behalf of the nation, thank you, thank you, for showing us that veteran homelessness does not have to exist.” Olivet said Minnesota is setting a strong example for other states to follow, but more work needs to be done in Minnesota and...