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NEC seats to shuffle

CHANHASSEN — National Executive Committeeman Bill Barbknecht of Fergus Falls Post 30 has been in his red-cap role since 2019, traveling back and forth to the top floor of the American Legion Headquarters in Indianapolis for NEC meetings.

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Mail Call: It’s been an honor to serve Minnesota

First of all, I would like to say “thank you” for all of the many cards, gifts, blankets, flowers and prayers given to me over the past nine months. They must have worked because I’m getting stronger each day.

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Commander: Minnesota impresses national commander

We just finished our week’s tour with our National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr.

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Politics distracts from message at Veterans Day on the Hill

“We would rather have our focus be on getting our legislation passed here in Minnesota, not on national politics,” said Minnesota American Legion Commander Carl Moon, who chairs the CTF this year.

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Minneapolis VA Medical Center salutes veteran patients

The Minneapolis VA participated in the National Salute to Veteran Patients on Feb. 13 and many American Legion Auxiliary members attended.

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Norwood-Young American Unit 343 hosts Valentine’s Day party

Norwood-Young America Auxiliary Unit 343 hosted a Valentine’s Day party in the Community Room at Peace Villa on Feb. 3.

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Bloomington Post sends couple to Fort Snelling Military Ball

Bloomington Post 550 sent member Paul Hassing and his wife, Jody, to the Fort Snelling Joint Service Military Ball on Saturday, March 1.

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Welcome to Minnesota Girls State

Learn about Minnesota Girls State, a civics camp at Bethel University for girls who are between their junior and senior years of high school. It is run by the American Legion Auxiliary.

TALMN News Network – Episode 2 – Carla Tappainer Department of Minnesota Membership Director

On this podcast we welcome Carla Tappainner the Department of Minnesota Membership Director 2024-202 5 to talk about her experience with National Legions College and her plans as Membership Director. Kelley and Jennifer will also talk about some of the American Legion Programs coming up soon. Oratorical, Legion Baseball, Legion Fastpitch softball and others.

TALMN News Network Episode 1: Department Commander Dr. Carl Moon

Department Commander Dr. Carl Moon talks about his goals and project for the year.

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