McLeod County Veteran Services

10/21/2026

Flu shots available at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, including the VA Clinics!

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is announcing a series of regional walk-in flu shot clinics on Thursday afternoons.

10/21/2026

The worst mistake we can make is thinking this work supporting Veterans is done.

If you or a Veteran you know is facing homelessness, call MACV today! The MACV team provides vital resources, support services, and housing solutions focused on long-term stability.

📞 Call us now at 833-222-6228

10/17/2026

Don’t forget to put October 30th on your schedule. Come join us for a fun time and great resources.

10/14/2026

Mark your calendars for another local event supporting the Stewart American Legion... Saturday, November 14th!

10/13/2026

Today, McLeod County Veteran Services proudly celebrates the birthday of the United States Navy and honors the generations of Sailors who have served our great nation.

From defending our freedom at sea to providing humanitarian assistance around the world, the Navy has a proud tradition of courage, commitment, and service.

To all who have served and those currently serving in the U.S. Navy — thank you for your dedication, your sacrifices, and your service to our country!

Fair winds and following seas! ⚓

Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars... Friday, November 20th!

10/07/2026

On October 31st the Hutchinson Elks Lodge #2427 will be hosting their free monthly lunch to Veterans and their spouses.

*** Starting this month Veterans will need to bring Veteran ID which can include: VA Healthcare ID Card, Drivers License with Veteran designation, Military Retiree Card or a Veterans Identification Card (VIC). ***

10/07/2026

McLeod County Veteran Services is excited to share our 2026 RED Friday apparel! This year, we’re introducing a fresh new design as we continue the tradition of showing our support for deployed service members, while also commemorating America’s 250th birthday.

The store is open to everyone, so community members, friends, and family are welcome to order! Choose from lightweight T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, zip-up hoodies, and pullover hoodies.

❤️ R.E.D. stands for Remember Everyone Deployed — a reminder that our service members are not forgotten while serving far from home.

🛍️ Order now through October 19th:
www.goldtree.com/redfriday

Please feel free to share this post and help us spread the word!

Wear RED. Remember the Deployed. Show Your Support!

09/30/2026

Minneapolis VA flu shot clinics...

Flu vaccines are here! Get your flu shot at your next regularly scheduled appointment.

Looking for a walk-in option? Mark your calendars - Thursdays Oct. 22nd, 29th and Nov. 5 the Minneapolis VA and all connected CBOCs will have walk-in flu shot events from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

09/30/2026

St Cloud VA Flu Shot Information...

Flu Vaccines Available
During this flu season, flu vaccines for St. Cloud VA Veterans are available at most scheduled VA appointments, at convenient walk-thru flu shot clinics, and through the VA Community Care Network.
VA vaccine clinics are for enrolled Veterans only and shots are free. Walk-thru flu clinics do not require an appointment. Flu-shot only appointments cannot be scheduled.
Walk Through Flu Shot Clinics
Brainerd VA Clinic, 722 NW 7th St., Brainerd, MN
• Thursday October 1, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• In addition, Flu vaccinations will be offered during prescheduled onsite clinical appointments
• NOTE- Brainerd previously had a Drive-Through clinic at Essentia Sports Complex, this clinic will be held at the Brainerd VA Clinic and is a walk-in clinic
Montevideo VA Clinic, 814 N. 11th St., Montevideo, MN
• Thursday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• In addition, flu vaccinations will be offered during prescheduled onsite clinical appointments
St. Cloud VA Medical Center, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, in Bldg. 96 (Recreation Center)
• Friday, October 2, noon-6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 3, 9:00 a.m.-noon
• Tuesday, October 6, 9:00 a.m.-noon
• Thursday, October 8, 9:00 a.m.-noon
• Wednesday, October 14, 9:00 a.m.-noon
• Thursday, October 15, 9:00 a.m.-noon
• Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.-noon
Max J. Beilke VA Clinic, 410 30th Ave. E., Alexandria, MN
• Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• In addition, Flu vaccinations will be offered during prescheduled onsite clinical appointments
If you get a flu shot outside the VA (for example, at a pharmacy), please tell us about it at your next visit or send your care team a secure message.