Tim Engstrom
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VA Resource Fair & Claims Clinic for veterans to be held in west metro
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will host the Veterans Resource Fair & Claims Clinic on Tuesday, May 12, providing veterans from Carver, McLeod and Scott counties with an opportunity to file a claim and learn about VA health care.
Zimmerman Riders donate $12,000
On March 21, the Zimmerman American Legion Riders donated $12,000 to Patriot Assistance Dogs.
Come to the Department Convention
WILLMAR — Please join us at the 106th Department Convention being held July 9-11 at the Willmar Conference Center.
Minneapolis Post 555 expands veterans donations
Post 555 began a project in November of 2024 by sending Wooden Puzzles, Games and plastic car models to the Minneapolis V.A. Hospital. It was a great project to provide activities for the Hospital Veterans.
10th District Commander’s Report
I am working on my jokes, but don’t expect stand-up comedy. Ha ha!
9th District Commander’s Report
For more than 80 years, The American Legion has supported our nation’s youth with programs like American Legion Baseball, the Oratorical Contest, Boys State and so many more programs.
8th District Commander’s Report
Thank you to everyone for working so hard on getting our membership increased across the district. It’s not always an easy task, but I appreciate all your work.
7th District Commander’s Report
Well, just when we thought winter was over, we can’t have the state basketball tournament without a snowstorm. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the big snow anyway.
6th District Commander’s Report
Well, here we are in the busy season of the American Legion Family.
4th District Commander’s Report
In February, I went with fellow Legionnaires to Washington, D.C., to fight for veterans rights. We met with the offices of Rep. Betty McCollum, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
3rd District Commander’s Report
My project this year has been keeping me running. I held seven dental clinics for veterans. Over 80 veterans received some level of dental care.