Tim Engstrom
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Does your post’s gambling donate to American Legion causes?
The American Legion needs to put The American Legion first.
Redistricting Committee receives additional time
BLOOMINGTON — The Appreciation Rally on Saturday, March 14, raised $5,515 for Department Commander Linda Dvorak’s Project, bringing her fundraising total to $116,338.
Avoid mixing Legion attire and political caucuses
Attending a political caucus is an important civic responsibility. It is a place where citizens gather as individuals to discuss issues, select candidates and shape the direction of their communities.
Albert Lea Post 56 hosts PTSD experts
They spoke to Albert Lea Post 56 members in January about what living with PTSD is like.
Registration is open for Legionville summer camp
The registration fee for campers is $550. Fees typically are paid by parents or a sponsor, such as the Legion post, a service club, schools or other organization.
Golden Valley Post 523 donates to the Legionnaire
Chester Bird Post 523 Commander Craig Hartman, left, presents a $5,000 donation to Legionnaire Editor Tim Engstrom at the post’s January meeting.
Hear National Commander Dan Wiley speak during tour of Minnesota
ST. PAUL — This year, the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota takes place April 19-23. The tour is open to Legion Family members, their supporters and the general public.
Commander Dvorak reaches goal for her fundraising project
She made a giant leap since the Dec. 18 reading of the thermometer, climbing $26,601.
Combat artist Les Fordahl’s work appears in the Library of Congress
BLOOMINGTON — Carl “Les” Fordahl has been sketching since he was a little kid, and he still likes to draw things.
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.