Tim Engstrom
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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.
Department of Minnesota, Legion Social roll out a new website
ELK RIVER — The American Legion Department of Minnesota needed a new website for mnlegion.org.
American Legion national commander joins President Trump for executive order reclassifying cannibis
WASHINGTON — American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley stood alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Thursday when the president issued an executive order to reclassify cannabis in a way that will allow FDA to legally conduct research into its therapeutic value for veterans.
Coming out of your shell at Minnesota Boys State
Boys State alumni describe how attending Boys State changed their lives and set them up for success in the future. "You get to have this new experience with all these other leaders from around the state."
Expert: Preventing suicide needs the entire public
ST. CLOUD — Preventing suicide is an enormous challenge. That was the message from Adam Walsh, an independent consultant to the Columbia Lighthouse Project, which collaborates with The American Legion in the “Be the One” mission of preventing veteran suicides.
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.