Roseau natives Jerald and Elizabeth Knutson take the word “dedication” to a new level. Jerald is the current Commander of the Roseau/Middle River Chapter 41 of Minnesota Disabled American Veterans, and Elisabeth serves as the Chapter Adjutant. Although this is one of the newest Minnesota DAV chapters, they have already truly embodied the DAV’s mission; to better the lives of Minnesota’s disabled veterans and their families.

With very limited public transportation in Northern Minnesota Chapter 41 has been operating their own transportation program that provides free rides for vetera...