As part of national VA initiative called the "Summer of Service," the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an open house July 1 with information about programs and volunteer opportunities.

The event, which includes tours of the facility, is open to the public from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and begins in the second floor flag atrium balcony.

The medical center is at One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, 55417.

Mark Brunswick