Yellow Ribbon Network

The City of Hugo has joined with the Minnesota National Guard to support military families in Washington County through the creation of the Yellow Ribbon Network. The Yellow Ribbon Network helps connect schools, local units of government, law enforcement, social services, churches, civic and volunteer organizations for the special needs of a military family during a deployment. Please feel free to contact YRN Chair Chuck Haas at 651-247-0354 for more information or follow us on FaceBook at Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, Hugo, MN

Events for Military Families

Here you will find upcoming and on-going events for families of those serving or having served in the Military.

Support Available for Service Members and their Families

Here you will find community members in your area willing to provided a variety of support services. Select the service below to find contact information on community volunteers ready to provide assistance.

Burgers for the Troops

Yellow Ribbon Volunteers will be serving up hamburgers and chips at the Hugo American Legion every fourth Monday of the month from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $7. Stop by for dinner and show your support for our troops. Event proceeds support Military Families.

To have your organization or business be a Burger Night Sponsor for a month, contact Yellow Ribbon Network Chair Chuck Haas at 651-247-0354.

Welcome Home Pheasant Hunt

Starting in 2010, the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network has welcomed home every Minnesota National Guard Unit from overseas deployment with a uniquely Minnesota welcome, a Guided Pheasant Hunt. To date, there have been 30 Welcome Home Hunts hosting nearly 3,000 Soldiers and Airmen at Wild Wings of Oneka Hunt Club in Hugo.

The mission purpose of these events is to share the gift of our great American hunting tradition with a military member returning from overseas deployment who has missed a hunting season while defending our right to enjoy ours.

To be a sponsor at this event, please see the attached sponsor flyer and/or contact YRN Chair Chuck Haas at 651-247-0354.

Support our Military Families by Volunteering!

To learn about volunteer opportunities as well as Network programs and events, please contact YRN Chair Chuck Haas at charles.haas27@gmail.com to have your email address added to the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network distribution list.

Military OneSource

"Military OneSource" is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard, and Reserve service members (regardless of activation status), and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit Military OneSource today or call 800-342-9647.

Cake created by Kim Weidt

The Hugo Yellow Ribbon celebrates five years of volunteer support of our Military Troops!

At the Hugo City Council meeting on December 15, 2014, the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network celebrated its fifth anniversary, and the City Council recognized those who volunteer their support. The Council was joined by Minnesota Adjutant General Major General Rick Nash and Director of Military Outreach Annette Kuyper in presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the Hamburger Night Sponsors, the Hugo American Legion, and the Centennial Hockey Association and Bayport American Legion for their support through charitable gambling. General Nash expressed his gratitude for all the support of the YRN on behalf of more than 13,000 members of the National Guard. Thank you Yellow Ribbon Network for all you do!

All photos courtesy of The Citizen.