Camp Ripley
Coverage of Camp Ripley in the Nexus archive.
- Gun on USS Ward that fired first US shots in WWII gets new home in Minnesota
The gun from the USS Ward, which fired the first US shots in World War II, is moving to the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. It had been displayed outside the Minnesota State Capitol for 70 years and will be featured in the museum opening in September.
- Minnesota trooper gets probation for groping colleague at Camp Ripley
A Minnesota state trooper was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading to charges of assaulting a colleague during training at Camp Ripley. The incident involved physical contact and inappropriate behavior, leading to an ongoing internal investigation.
- Minnesota Guard names 2026 Airmen of the Year, Best Warriors
The Minnesota National Guard recognized seven service members in 2026 for excellence, including five airmen as 'Outstanding Airmen of the Year' and two soldiers as 'Best Warriors.' Recipients were selected through competitive events and evaluations covering performance, fitness, and community service.