Tim Engstrom
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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.
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.
Commander: Minnesota impresses national commander
We just finished our week’s tour with our National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr.
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.
Auxiliary president signs charter for new unit
American Legion Auxiliary Department President Judy Ackerman signs the charter for the newest unit in Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
Woodbury Post 501 names its Eagle Scout of the Year
Woodbury Post 501 Commander Bob Dolan and Vice Commander JoAnne Kramer awards the Eagle Scout of the Year to Ryan Kuehn at the post’s annual award banquet.
Plainview Post 179 celebrates 100th birthday of Korean War veteran
On Feb. 2, Plainview Post 179 celebrated the 100th birthday of Leonard Wilde.
Woodbury Post 501 named Woodbury Nonprofit of the Year
American Legion Woodbury Post 501 Commander Bob Dolan accepts the award for the Woodbury Nonprofit of the Year.
Montevideo Riders, SAL and Auxiliary complete veterans memorial
After six years of dedicated perseverance, members of the Montevideo American Legion Riders, the SAL and Legion Auxiliary completed construction of their impressive Veterans Memorial Park at the intersections of Minnesota Highway 7 and 17th Street in Montevideo.