10th District Commander’s May 2025 Report

March was a busy month. Shout-out to Connie Herzog for being recognized as 10th District Vice Commander of the Year at the Appreciation Rally at Chanhassen Post 580 March 8.

Congratulations to Mark Himmer for winning the 10th District Commander’s Trophy Competition at Bill’s Gun Shop March 15. The 10th District Chili Cook-Off was held March 23 at Hopkins Post 320. Thank you to everyone who made chili. It was delicious! Special thanks to Matt Beren, who played key roles in organizing both the pistol competition and the chili cook-off.

Are you coming to the 10th District Family Testimonial on May 31? Social hour is 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person for dinner – pork loin, potato, vegetable, roll and salad. Payments can be sent to Osseo-Maple Grove Legion Post 172 c/o Carley Lynch. RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to pay on site. Thank you to Post Commander Jacob Lynch for generously hosting our joint testimonial!

Veterans Day on the Hill was April 9 on capital campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I spoke on some of department’s legislative priorities, especially HF1855 and SF1894 to protect Minnesota veterans from claim sharks. We encourage members of The American Legion family to set up individual meetings with your state representatives and senators to discuss our platform which can be found at mnlegion.org/legislation.

In service.