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Carlton County Veterans Van Program
Carlton County Veterans Service Office operates a van for the purpose of transporting veterans to the Minneapolis Veterans Administrations Medical Centers (VAMC).  Volunteer drivers pick up veterans at locations listed below (click on the location to view a map):

Place Time Place Time
L&M Parking Lot (Cloquet) 0630 Sandstone (Exit 191 on I-35) 0715
Barnum Little Store (I-35) 0650 Hinckley Little Store
(Exit 183 on I-35)
0730
Moose Lake Conoco & Subway 0700 Pine City McDonald's
(Exit 171 on I-35)
0740
Willow River Citgo 0705 Harris (Exit 152 on I-35) 0800
Banning Junction
(Exit 195 on I-35)
0710 North Branch Burger King
(Exit 131 on I-35)
0805

Our van travels only on "ODD" dates of the month (i.e. 1st, 3rd, 15th, 21st, etc.) and only from Monday thru Thursday.  If there is not a veteran scheduled from Carlton County for the van trip, our van does not travel on that day.

Scheduled hospital appointments should be no earlier that 0915 and no later than 1330.  We understand that not all clinics within the VAMC schedule appointments prior to 1300, so there is an exception to this rule!

The van is not equipped nor are the drivers trained or qualified to handle medical emergencies. We will not transport anyone with life threatening emergencies. You should call the local ambulance service when dealing with emergencies.

Some veterans require assistance in traveling, and we are happy to provide transportation for family members or attendants of veterans who need assistance. Those arrangements can be made by calling our office. Veterans will have priority over family members if the van is full.

Rides will be provided by:

Calling - (218) 499-MVET (6838) or (800) 862-3760 (toll-free only available within Minnesota)

Fax - (218)878-3294

Mail - Community Services Building, 14 N 11th St., Suite 120 Cloquet, MN 55720

Email -


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POOR ROAD CONDITION ADVISORY:

The van will not make a trip if road conditions in the opinion of the driver do not allow absolute safe travel.  In case the road conditions are such that a trip cannot safely be made, transportation for that day will be cancelled.  The Carlton County Veterans Service Office will not reschedule your appointment if a trip is canceled.  Please contact the VAMC to have your appointment rescheduled.

Traveling to the the Minneapolis VAMC on your own:

Directions Show Turn by Turn Maps
1. Start at 301 WALNUT AVE, CARLTON - go < 0.1 mi
2. Turn Right on 3RD ST - go < 0.1 mi
3. Turn Right on MN-210 - go 2.6 mi
4. Turn Left to take I-35 SOUTH - go 107.8 mi
5. I-35 SOUTH becomes I-35W SOUTH - go 23.8 mi
6. Take exit #17A towards HIAWATHA AVE/MN-55 - go 5.0 mi
7. Turn Right on MINNEHAHA AVE - go 0.5 mi
8. Turn Right on VETERANS DR - go 0.2 mi
9. Arrive at 1 VETERANS DR, MINNEAPOLIS, on the Right

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