Veterans share experiences at MSUM panel

Josh Mathisen / WDAY By Josh Mathisen Today at 5:02 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? MOORHEAD — Minnesota State University Moorhead gave veterans a space to share their stories on Thursday, Nov. 12. Wednesday was Veterans Day, but MSUM is celebrating veterans all week. ADVERTISEMENT The university is hosting a number of events around campus through Saturday. On Thursday, service men and women from the Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard shared their experiences surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks and the war that followed. Panelist Danelle Wolnik talked about why it's so important to share veterans' stories. "Why things happen the way they do and how to, maybe, how to better understand veterans and better understand them in today's world," said Wolnik, assistant director of veterans outreach at MSUM. The week concludes with the Veterans Appreciation Football Game on Saturday, Nov. 14, when MSUM takes on Minnesota State University Mankato in the Fargodome. Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD VETERANS By Josh Mathisen Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Moorhead Junkyard Brewing collects winter gear for those in need 6m ago · By Josh Mathisen Moorhead Moorhead man accused in deadly shooting says he's ready for second trial 23h ago · By Matt Henson Moorhead Concordia Choir to sell Christmas Concert backdrop as puzzle 23h ago · By Josh Mathisen ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Men's Sports McFeely: From Selke Field to Hawaii, it’s been a journey 4h ago · By Mike McFeely Women's Sports Bison coach: 'Very good likelihood' key NDSU women's basketball players return this season 3h ago · By Eric Peterson Business Lamar Advertising acquires Newman Signs' Outdoor Advertising division 8h ago · By Masaki Ova Business Luna Market's cheesemonger becomes one of 1,000 'certified cheese professionals' in world 11h ago · By Tammy Swift