Have you seen a new museum being built on Highway 371 and wondered what’s happening? Look no further! Randal Dietrich, the executive director of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum will present “The Making of the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum” for the St. Cloud Area Genealogists online on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Whitney Senior Center (1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud). The presentation will be available remotely and will be recorded for members of SCAG and registered guests. Attendees will learn about the journey to build the museum and some of the resources that will be available when the museum opens this September. Randal Dietrich is a lifelong Minnesota resident who has served as museum director for the last eight years.  During his tenure, he made a concerted effort to chronicle Minnesota's post-9/11 story and secured the property and funds necessary to open the new 40,000 square foot facility on 32 acres at the intersection of Highways 371 and 115.  He previously worked with Twin Cities Public Television and the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS).  His focus was special initiatives concerning the Civil War, the World Wars and Vietnam.  During his decade at MNHS, he worked closely with General John W. Vessey and other senior leaders.