Tim Engstrom
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Appreciation Rally is set for March 14
BLOOMINGTON — The Appreciation Rally is March 14 at Bloomington’s Veterans Club, a post home Post 550 shares with VFW Post 1296. It is at 311 W. 84th St., behind the Lyndale Avenue Cub Foods. Look for the Huey helicopter out front.
There’s something in the water in Red Wing
RED WING — Army veteran Dan Bryant was homeless and living down by the Mississippi River in Red Wing. Today, he owns a house where he and his son reside, and he is a member of American Legion Post 54.
The changes to electronic pulltabs did hurt gambling revenue
DULUTH — Charitable gambling in Minnesota donated more than $139 million to charitable causes and their own nonprofit missions in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025, an 8.9 percent increase from the prior year.
Appreciation Rally also raises funds for Commander’s Project
“In exchange, I want people to bring a donation to the Department Commander’s Project. Her project is my project."
GWOT veteran starts first Legion Cruisers in Minnesota
ST. CLOUD — There is a new movement taking shape within The American Legion called the American Legion Cruisers.
Assistant DSO: Fund 85 is helping veterans in real need
As the holidays have ramped up, so have my Fund 85 requests. Fund 85, as most of you know, is the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund. It is under the Minnesota American Legion Foundation.
ALR Director: Glenville Riders garner the Nation of Patriots Tour
I would ask and encourage any Minnesota American Legion Rider to try and participate in this ride and show your patriotism and support to the Glenville ALR Chapter 264 and the Department of Minnesota American Legion Family.
Chaplain: We ask for healing of wounds unseen
Winter seemed to sneak up on us. One day I’m taking a beautiful fall ride on my Harley trike, and the next day the shovels and snowblowers came out!
Editor: Post funds can aid membership
People talk about “virtue signaling.” It’s when people say or do something often to appear righteous or true, but others see right through them because the action has a shimmer of insincerity. They only did it or said it to show off a virtue.
Commander: Know the facts about district merger discussions
After viewing the 6th District Executive Committee meeting held on Jan. 11, I believe it is necessary to correct several inaccurate statements made regarding both the Department of Minnesota’s Ad-Hoc Redistricting Committee and the ongoing discussions involving the potential merger of the 4th and 5th districts.
Commander: Respect for law and order would prevent a repeat
Like veterans, elected officials take oaths to support the U.S. Constitution. Over the course of 250 years, Americans have embraced the principals of law and order embedded in the framework of the Constitution.
Commander: National security is big part of American Legion
I hope that everyone had a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. November and December were busy ones for me — several post visits, the Pearl Harbor Rally (which had a great turnout) and, of course, spending time with my family.