Mississippi River Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

05/25/2026

Thank you to our distinguished guests and everyone who attended. It was an amazing service.

05/25/2026

Join the MRVBTYR team today at 10am outside Cottage Grove City Hall to remember our fallen heroes.

04/27/2026

While the MRVBTYR team was recognized for outstanding service to veterans and military families, we need to recognize and thank our community partners and generous supporters. It was an honor to receive this award on behalf of the amazing BTYR network.

04/24/2026

Stop by the MRVBTYR booth to hear about assistance for military families, upcoming events, and opportunities to sponsor or volunteer.

The 21st Annual Community Showcase is almost here—and you won’t want to miss this! Join us for a day full of connection, community, and exciting chances to win.

📍 Park High School Activity Center
🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎁 Here’s just a sneak peek at what you could win:

A stylish Michael Kors crossbody bag 👜
An exciting Mall of America basket
Nickelodeon Universe Tickets
A loaded Dave & Buster’s gift basket 🎮

How do you win? Play BINGO!
Visit local businesses, fill your card, and turn it in for your chance to take home these amazing prizes.

Bringing the kids? We’ve got you covered!
Enjoy a dedicated Kids Area with painting, crafts, and plenty of hands-on fun to keep little ones smiling all day long.

💚 Come support local businesses, connect with your community, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages.

Don’t miss your chance to win big and make memories—we’ll see you there!

03/28/2026

Visit with the MRVBTYR team today and learn about the many ways to support veterans and military families as we expand our outreach into Woodbury.

Get ready for one of the most anticipated events of the year! The 17th Annual Woodbury Area Community EXPO is next Saturday!

Explore over 170 local business and organization booths representing a wide range of industries. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages throughout the day, visit the Kid's Area and Vehicle Fair, and indulge in delicious food from local restaurants.

See you there!

https://members.woodburychamber.org/events/details/woodbury-community-expo-2026-69107?calendarMonth=2026-03-01

02/11/2026

2025 was an amazing year for the MRVBTYR team. Thanks to the support of Marathon Petroleum St. Paul Park Refinery, along with many generous sponsors and donors, we exceeded fundraising and outreach goals. Most importantly, we made a huge impact in the lives of local service members, veterans, and military families in their moment of need.

Let's make 2026 bigger and better. Reach out to us if you're interested in volunteering, partnership, or sponsorship opportunities.

Save the dates:
July 31st Hometown Heroes Golf Tournament
Sep 19th Run/Walk For Heroes Race

01/28/2026

The cause is noble and the need is great. Let's unite behind our service members, veterans, and military families.

There are many ways you can help in 2026. Join our team. Donate or become a corporate sponsor. Rally your friends or coworkers to do in a service project with us. Attend one of our events or schedule a lunch & learn. Expand our outreach by sharing our message.

Most importantly...If you know someone in need, then connect them to us.

01/18/2026

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon would love to hear from you. Have you received support from a BTYR community network or a BTYR company or organization and would like to send a thank you to those who provided this support? Share your story. These stories and thank yous will be shared at the BTYR network's workshop this spring. You can request to be anonymous. E-mail [email protected].

01/01/2026

2025 proved to be an exceptional year, thanks to the collective effort of everyone involved. The MRVBTYR team is excited about the prospects of 2026 and looks forward to having you join us.