Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund’s Annual Dinner took place on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport Hilton in Bloomington with over 450 guests attending the evening. General (Ret.) Mark Milley, the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2019-2023, served as keynote speaker for the event, with Specialist Jack Zimmerman sharing his story.
MMAF is a non-partisan, volunteer run, non-profit organization with a mission of saying “thanks” to Minnesota military service members by providing cash grants to those who have served in a combat zone since 9/11. Since inception in 2005, MMAF has awarded $13.7 million in grants to over 20,150 Minnesota service members and their families. Event expenses will be underwritten by our main sponsor, Sit Investment Associates. Therefore, 100 percent of funds raised at the dinner will go directly to Minnesota service members via MMAF grants.
