Untold Stories
Memories shared and stories told by Minnesota Veterans from many eras of service.
Episodes
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Dennis Krivinchuk part 3
When Dennis Krivinchuk returned from Vietnam, he didn’t talk about his service. Vets were being labeled baby killers. Having a daughter changed his life and put him on the path to healing.
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Cindy Strange part 3
After she was discharged from the Air Force for being gay, Cindy Strange decided to go on with her life. Then the military repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. In 2012, she returned to the military as an officer.
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Lina Knox part 4
In 2007-08, Lina Knox was on deployment overseas. She was stationed with the Minnesota National Guard. In her free time, she also finished the senior year of her college degree through distance learning.
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Fran White part 2
Fran White entered the US Army in 1969. She worked for a colonel, who was particular about red pens. She also did a lot of latrine duty. But her time in the military would end up being one of the best things she ever did.
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Lina Knox part 8
Even though the military didn’t want gays to serve, they served anyway. Lina Knox was surprised to find dozens of LGBTQ service members in her first Minnesota National Guard unit.
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Ron Brodigan part 6
Ron Brodigan (Navy 1959-60) and his fellow crewmembers spent months at sea aboard the USS Intrepid, visiting ports in Spain and Cuba.