Tim Engstrom
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Guest Column: Thanks for 2 great years as district commander
The past two years as district commander have been a whirlwind. I’ve only been a member of The American Legion for three years so becoming commander was like drinking from a fire cannon.
National President Pam Ray enjoys Minnesota
National President Pam Ray visited Forest Lake Post 225 for its big Fourth of July Celebration.
Meet the Unit Member of the Year
She is invited to the 2026 National Convention in Louisville to be recognized for her contributions to her unit and the American Legion Auxiliary.
It was a great membership year for the Auxiliary
What a wonderful American Legion Auxiliary Convention we had in Willmar. Congratulations to the districts, units and chairmen who earned awards for their outstanding membership efforts this year.
Past President: Thank you for a fantastic Auxiliary year
Thank you to the Department of Minnesota American Legion Family for the most rewarding year serving as your department president.
Here’s to Girls State
It was another great week at Bethel University with 200 girls attending. Thank you to the 140 units/posts that sponsored these young ladies!
President: Project serves veterans, servicemembers
The 2026-27 President’s Project is to raise funds for the Creative Arts program. This program is open to ALL veterans, with the only stipulation that they are registered with the VA.
Counselor: Minnesota Boys State is not a military camp
We experienced a great week in June at St. John’s University. We also learned there are misconceptions about the American Legion Boys State program.
What about the rallies?
There were talks of bringing back the Harvest Rally for the Saturday of Camporee.
It’s Camporee Time!
LEGIONVILLE — The annual Camporee takes place Sept. 9-13 at Legionville Education Center north of Brainerd.
Minnesota SAL is the largest detachment of all
Minnesota has an active and vibrant Sons of the American Legion Detachment, and this year we have finally broken the 12,000-member mark.
SAL Commander: Get involved; find out what the Detachment does
Dad had many stories about the long rides on the troop ships to and from Korea. One such story was about a very long night as the ship was up and down and side to side as it was on the edge of a typhon.