...names LF man to council Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced the appointment of James Birchem to the newly formed Veterans Health Care Advisory Council. The council will provide the Department of Veterans Affairs with advice and recommendations on the current...

...since 1983. He is a retired member of the Minnesota National Guard and is a member of the Governor's Veterans Health Care Advisory Council. Birchem graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in accounting and a master of business degree from St...