Tim Engstrom
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Museum work is at the midpoint
CAMP RIPLEY — The $40 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum is at its construction midpoint. The local news media was invited on a tour July 23.
The Hellenic Post 129 commander’s granddaughter needs our help
It is a sad state of affairs for Post 129 Commander Anthony Forchas, and the American Legion Family of The Hellenic Post 129 in Minneapolis. His granddaughter needs our prayers and our assistance.
Carl Moon sworn in as Minnesota’s NECman
He went from white hat to blue hat to red hat.
St. Charles Post 190 wins Div. II Jr. state title
HAYFIELD — St. Charles Post 190 defeated Montevideo VFW Post 380 by a score of 4-2 to capture the championship trophy in the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. II Jr. State Tournament in Hayfield.
Minnesota teams bounced out at regional tournament
FARGO — The Carpetland Rugs of Lincoln, Neb., Post 500 will represent the Central Plains region in the American Legion World Series. The baseball team defeated the West Fargo Patriots 6-3 in the Central Plains Regional Tournament championship game Sunday.
Ryder Peace wins Wannamaker Award
ST. MICHAEL — While the focus of the Minnesota Division I American Legion Baseball Tournament was securing the team title, members of the Post 2 team from Shakopee were pleased to have one of their own, outfielder Ryder Peace, as the Fred Wannamaker Award winner.
Hunting, fishing licenses to be $5 for many disabled veterans
ST. PAUL — The biggest disappointment of the legislative session is this:
New London-Spicer Posts 537 & 545 wins the Div. II Sr. State Tournament
ELY — In the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. II Sr. State Tournament, New London-Spicer Posts 537 & 545 won the title by a score of 8-1 against Montevideo Post 59.
Burnsville wins the championship at the Div. I Jr. State Tournament
BLOOMINGTON — The Burnsville Post 1700 Junior Rattlers took home the trophy in the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. I Jr. State Tournament at Red Haddox Field on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Fairmont Post 36 took home the Legion Softball title
FAIRMONT — Fairmont Post 36 not only hosted the Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball State Tournament, but they won it, too.
NECman: Is there anything else for the good of the Legion?
American Legion Baseball is preparing for postseason tournaments. Good wishes to all of our American Legion Baseball teams. We appreciate your continued participation in this program. Maybe this year is the year we get a team in the American Legion World Series? We sure enjoy watching this sport.
President: Let’s all recognize, respect and remember
This year has flown by. Department Convention is right around the corner. Please make plans to attend and hear about the accomplishments of our members, units, districts and the department. I can’t wait to celebrate the success of the Minnesota American Legion Family with all of you.