Donors Gift Thousands to Preston Veterans Home and Cemetery

Funds will support recreation programs, equipment, and site beautification at Minnesota's only city with both a state veterans home and cemetery.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA) announced that two donors have provided thousands of dollars in financial support to the State Veterans Home and State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota. The Kaye D. Nelson Trust donated $20,000 to the Veterans Home for recreation programming and $10,000 to the Veterans Cemetery for equipment and site beautification. A second anonymous donor contributed $13,750 each to the Veterans Home and Cemetery to support veteran enjoyment and fund equipment.

Why it matters

Preston is the only city in Minnesota that has both a State Veterans Home and a State Veterans Cemetery, making these donations significant for supporting the needs and experiences of veterans in the local community. The funds will help enhance the quality of life and facilities for those residing at or visiting the home and cemetery.

The details

The Kaye D. Nelson Trust donation will specifically support ongoing recreation programming and activities at the Veterans Home, as well as equipment and site beautification at the Veterans Cemetery. The anonymous donor's $13,750 contributions to each facility are intended to support the enjoyment of veterans and fund necessary equipment.

  • The donations were announced by the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs on February 11, 2026.

The players

Kaye D. Nelson Trust

A trust that donated $20,000 to the Preston Veterans Home and $10,000 to the Preston Veterans Cemetery. Kaye Nelson was a U.S. Navy veteran who served 30 years, including during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Anonymous Donor

An anonymous individual who contributed $13,750 each to the Preston Veterans Home and Preston Veterans Cemetery to support veteran enjoyment and fund equipment.

Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA)

The state agency that announced the donations to the Preston Veterans Home and Cemetery.

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The takeaway

These donations demonstrate the ongoing commitment to supporting Minnesota's veterans, especially in communities like Preston that provide both residential and burial services for those who have served. The funds will enhance the experiences and facilities for veterans at the home and cemetery.