DAV Mayo Southeast Chapter 28

Wow! Amazing what these brothers have done!

What started as a simple lemonade stand run by two young brothers in Eden Prairie has turned into something incredible.

Noah and Cole Dingels, now 12 and 9, have raised more than $60,000 for veterans and military families, including an amazing $23,000 in a single day earlier this month.

Their efforts even caught the attention of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who called them "two incredible patriots."

Full story in the comments about these inspiring Minnesota kids and the impact they're making.

Minnesota has several state benefits available to eligible Veterans, disabled Veterans, and surviving family members, but too many people do not know what is out there. We hear from Veterans regularly who have missed YEARS of valuable state benefits because they don't know they exist!

A few major benefits include property tax relief, vehicle-related fee and tax exemptions, state park permits, hunting and fishing benefits, education programs, and other assistance.

Eligibility rules vary, so this is only a starting point. If you have questions or need help applying, contact your County Veterans Service Officer, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, or DAV Minnesota.

Please share this with a Veteran or family member who may benefit.