Why We Give: Hometown Hero Outdoors

KSTP is excited to present our annual #whywegive initiative. KSTP supports a variety of charities throughout the year by running Public Service Announcements and airing the amazing stories demonstrating the impact that these organizations have in our community.

A North Dakota buffalo hunt gave a veteran a chance to relax, connect with others and reach a life-changing moment — a moment organized by Hometown Hero Outdoors. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Chris Egert followed Larry Verraneault on a trip to Blackleg Ranch to see it firsthand.

“I joined the Marine Corps in 1965, and I served for six years with the Marine Corps. And after the Marine Corps, I joined the Air Force, and I did 17-and-a-half years with the Air Force,” Verraneault said.

“They feel more relaxed; their stress level has reduced. Their ...