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Assistant DSO: Fund 85 is helping veterans in real need
As the holidays have ramped up, so have my Fund 85 requests. Fund 85, as most of you know, is the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund. It is under the Minnesota American Legion Foundation.
ALR Director: Glenville Riders garner the Nation of Patriots Tour
I would ask and encourage any Minnesota American Legion Rider to try and participate in this ride and show your patriotism and support to the Glenville ALR Chapter 264 and the Department of Minnesota American Legion Family.
Chaplain: We ask for healing of wounds unseen
Winter seemed to sneak up on us. One day I’m taking a beautiful fall ride on my Harley trike, and the next day the shovels and snowblowers came out!
Editor: Post funds can aid membership
People talk about “virtue signaling.” It’s when people say or do something often to appear righteous or true, but others see right through them because the action has a shimmer of insincerity. They only did it or said it to show off a virtue.
NS/FR Committee visits the late Susan Edwards
Members of the committee and district commanders, along with other members sent from the districts, line up for a photo at the State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to the late Susan Edwards of Nisswa Post 627.
See which posts won Community Service Awards
Community Service Chairman Tom Clabo announced Community Service Winners at the Department Convention in July.
Fairmont Post 36 loads float with post and unit members in Truman
Fairmont Post 36 loads its float with Post 36 and Unit 36 members to participate in the Truman Days Parade.
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Coming out of your shell at Minnesota Boys State
Boys State alumni describe how attending Boys State changed their lives and set them up for success in the future. "You get to have this new experience with all these other leaders from around the state."
Veterans Day at Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley Post 1776 provided colors at a Veterans Day observance at Apple Valley High School.
WWII History Round Table: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
End of Pacific War – V-J Day Program 80th Anniversary. JOHN McMANUS, Author of TO THE END OF THE EARTH and JON PARSHALL will be joined by Veterans of the War in the Pacific to discuss the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb and the factors that led to the surrender of Japan to end World War II
Tango Alpha Lima: How to declutter your life, improve mental wellness
Army veteran Dan Kunze, who joined the National Guard after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, talks about his new role as co-host of the Warrior Money podcast on Yahoo Finance, mental health, time management and other topics. Kunze, who appeared in an earlier episode about his role as vice chairman of Task Force Movement, also discussed impostor syndrome for military veterans, national security, technology, and civic leadership.