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So how do posts access dollars from Fund 85?
With January already almost over, and more requests through the posts coming in, this article will touch on what is needed from the posts before a funding request gets to me.
Spanier wins award for hiring veterans
ST. CLOUD — The Department of Minnesota Employment Committee has selected Spanier Bus Service of St. Cloud to receive the honor of the Employer of Veterans Award.
Who will your post send to Minnesota Boys State?
As February dawns, literature for this year’s Boys State has arrived at American Legion posts.
Anoka, Forest Lake posts win state shooting titles
FOREST LAKE — Meet 16-year-old Chloe Parmeter. She is from North Branch and is a participant in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports in the precision class with the Forest Lake Post 225 team.
Golden Valley Post 523 donates $12,500 to Commander’s Project
Golden Valley Post 523 presents a donation check of $12,500 to Department of Minnesota Commander Linda Dvorak on Jan. 13. Presenting the check is Commander Craig Hartman, surrounded by post members. Also present that night, at center, was Department Chaplain Jim Mead, who blessed the new post.
$10,000 Donation from the Zimmerman American Legion Riders
On Jan. 24, the Zimmerman American Legion Riders donated $10,000 to Support The Troops MN.
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.
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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.