Tim Engstrom
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9th District Commander’s Report
We just got done with Halloween, and now it is on to November. I hope that all posts and communities did something special for Veterans Day. I know that there are several restaurants that offered free dinners for all veterans.
8th District Commander’s Report
The Legionville committee met in October. The financial situation could be a lot better. Each of the districts was tasked with donating $5,000 throughout their district. As many of you know, supporting Legionville was one of my projects for the year. We are partway to the goal.
7th District Commander’s Report
I’ve been doing a little bit of traveling to a few posts membership dinners, some officer installations, looking forward to visit more of our posts and learn some more ideas of what other people are doing to grow their membership. And help their fellow veterans in need.
6th District Commander’s Report
Well, another Department of Minnesota Fall Conference is in the books. It was so good to see many new faces attending. Many classes were given, which means many opportunities to learn new things. Also, it means many of you shared issues and questions you had.
3rd District Commander’s Report
Veterans, Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion, we are coming into a season where temperatures are dropping. The leaves are falling from the trees. The world seems a little darker.
2nd District Commander’s Report
Happy Veterans Day! I hope everyone had a day filled with reflection on their own military career, thanks to others that served, and gratitude for the great country we get to call home.
1st District Commander’s Report
I hadn’t been at the Fall Conference in 12 years. It was great to touch bases with old friends and make new ones.
It is nearly time for the gift shops
VA&R is probably the Auxiliary program that touches the lives of our veterans and military and their families the most. It is also one of the American Legion’s Four Pillars. It is an important reason we exist — to support our veterans and our military.
Guest column: The importance of committees
Committees are vital to The American Legion because they keep our mission moving forward.
Snowmobiling event is back
GRAND RAPIDS — Registration begins Dec. 1 for the annual Honor & Ride snowmobile event.
Kelly endorsed for department president
Linda Kelly has been endorsed by Unit 184 of Pine Island for Department of Minnesota president for 2026-2027.
Hassing endorsed for 1st vice president
Tenth District Past Presidents Parley and Bloomington Unit 550 proudly endorses Jody Hassing for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota 1st vice president for 2026-27.