Outreach / Resources
Resources
Clearwater American Legion Post 323
clearwaterlegion.org
Minnesota American Legion
mnlegion.org
St. Cloud VA Health Care System
4801 Veterans Dr,
St. Cloud, MN 56303
St. Cloud Stand Down
PO Box 24,
St. Cloud, MN 56302
For more information call 211 – United Way or 800-543-7709
Eagle’s Healing Nest
eagleshealingnest.com
310 N Hwy 71 #881,
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Giving Back to Our Beloved Veterans
We owe an inestimable debt to the men and women who have proudly served in our great nation’s Armed Forces.
Without their sacrifices, which are always immense and too often ultimate, we would not enjoy the freedom, dignity, and pride which have and shall always make the United States of America the greatest country ever to have been conceived. As part of our duty to honor and demonstrate our sincerest gratitude to such extraordinary people, Clearwater American Legion Post 323 endeavors to give back as much as we are able to veterans.
Join Our Efforts
We urge you to help us in our unceasing mission to support the greater Clearwater area’s veterans by participating in our fundraising opportunities.
Courtesy of our post’s gambling license, we are able to offer the enjoyable pastimes of bingo, raffle tickets, and pull tabs of both the traditional and electronic variety. We further raise funds via our Fish Fry Fridays, regular happy hour events, and with our banquet hall which can accommodate up to 200 diners. Our food is prepared from fresh ingredients right in our facility’s kitchen, and includes made-to-order pizzas, delicious soups, and mouthwatering chicken and fish dishes. Our full bar and lounge area are open to the public daily.
Meeting the Needs of Those Who First Served Us
By supporting the Clearwater American Legion Post 323, your money will go directly to programs and charities which provide ongoing support to our country’s veterans.
These provide anything that a veteran may be in need of, including financial, medical, and emotional support. If you would like to learn more about how you can support us in our mission, then we welcome your call at (320) 558-6627.
Wright country service
Greg Pickard – Director / County Veteran Service Officer
Steve Svoboda – Assistant Veteran Service Officer
Debbie Ernst – Office Assistant
Colleen Majkrzak – Office Technician
Stearns county service officers
Stearns county service officers
The Stearns County Veterans Services Department provides assistance to veterans and their dependents. We investigate, prepare, and process various forms when the veteran applies for Federal or State Benefits. Every veteran’s situation is unique.
Waite Park Office
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
*Please read our Walk-In Guidelines
before coming in.*
Phone: 320-656-6176
Fax: 320-656-6257
Mailing Address:
Stearns County Veterans Services
3301 County Road 138
Waite Park, MN 56387
E-mail: Veterans Service Officer
Melrose Office
Business Hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 320-256-2435
Fax: 320-256-7666
114 1st Ave SW
Melrose, MN 56352
Waite Park Office
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Walk-In Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 am
*Please read our Walk-In Guidelines
before coming in.*
Phone: 320-656-6176
Fax: 320-656-6257
Mailing Address:
Stearns County Veterans Services
3301 County Road 138
Waite Park, MN 56387
E-mail: Veterans Service Officer
Melrose Office
Business Hours:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: 320-256-2435
Fax: 320-256-7666
114 1st Ave SW
Melrose, MN 56352
Stearns county service officers
1st Tuesday of each month
Albany: City Hall – 10 am to 12 pm
1st Tuesday of each month
Holdingford: City Hall – 1 pm to 3 pm
2nd Thursday of each month
Paynesville: American Legion – 1 pm to 4 pm
Sherburne county service officers
VETERANS SERVICES
Overview
Sherburne County Veteran Services provides responsive, accurate and compassionate assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors in applying for applicable federal, state, county and military benefits. Our purpose is to function as your advocate and provide all services free of charge to ensure Sherburne County Veterans, their dependents and survivors get the benefits they have rightfully earned. This includes ensuring that decisions for benefits by the government agencies are accurate.
As your advocate we work with the following agencies in applying for your benefits:
- Department of Defense (Defense Finance (DFAS)
- Local organizations / resources
- Military retirees Board of Corrections
- Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
- Nationally Chartered Veteran Service Organizations
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Examples of services offered in this office:
- Claims follow-up to ensure final decisions
- Claims preparation and submission
- Comprehensive benefits counseling
- Networking and advocacy with federal, state and local agencies
County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs)
Requirements
- By state statute, Our County Veteran Service Officers (CVSOs) are required to be veterans themselves.
- The CVSO are required to attend and maintain annual federal and State certifications, through continued education on benefits.
- Our CVSOs will apply specialized knowledge in the best way suited to the needs of every individual veteran or other beneficiary who visit our office for assistance.
Non-Sherburne County Residents
- Due to the high volume of veterans, new applicants must reside within Sherburne County to be served by our office. To obtain assistance in the county you reside in, please contact the Veteran Service Office in your county – find your county’s Veterans Services Office.
- Suicide Prevention Awareness
- Free Tax Preparation Sites
- Market Value Exclusion on Homesteads of Disabled Veterans
- Military OneSource
- Minnesota Association for County Veterans Service Officers’ Directory
- Minnesota Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Donor Connection Program
- St. Cloud Transition and Care Management Program
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Press Releases
- How do I get into the VA Healthcare System?
- How do I get my prescription medications from the VA?
- How do I arrange for transportation to the VA for my medical appointments?
- How do I get the VA to pay me for my disabilities?
- How do I get a copy of my discharge papers?
- How do I apply for a VA Home Loan Guarantee?
CONTACT US

BRUCE PRICE
Veterans Service Officer
Email: veterans@co.sherburne.mn.us
Phone: 763-765-3100
Veterans Services
Email: veterans@co.sherburne.mn.us
Address:
13880 Business Center Drive NW, Suite 100
Elk River, MN 55330-4668
Phone: 763-765-3100 or 800-433-5243
Fax: 763-765-3124
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Feedback
Complete our Feedback Form
Outreach Satellite Office – Becker
Address:
10775 27th Avenue SE
Sherburne History Center
Becker, MN 55308
Hours
Wednesdays
12:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m
Call for Appointment
763-765-3100
Outreach Satellite Office – Zimmerman
Address:
27650 5th Street W
Public Safety Building
Zimmerman, MN 55398
Hours
Wednesdays
9:00 a.m- 1:00 p.m
Call for Appointment
763-765-3100