Tim Engstrom
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Historian: Legion history is being made right now
From 1919 to the present, American Legion history is being made, and as post historians, we need to record it or it is lost forever.
Dent Post 148 Honor Guard leads Dent Daze celebration
The Dent Post 148 Honor Guard led the parade in the annual Dent Daze celebration on Aug. 16.
State Veterans Day program to leave the metro
MANKATO — The official Minnesota State Veterans Day Celebration takes place this year at the Mankato Armory.
All-Family Events Calendar
Find out what's on the horizon for Minnesota American Legion Family events.
Dundee Post 386 celebrates 70-year member
Cletus Freking celebrated 70 years of American Legion membership with Dundee Post 386 veterans, friends and family.
American Legion celebrates America250 with USA 250 Challenge
American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, American Legion Auxiliary National President Pam Ray and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Bill Clancy are leading the yearlong celebration honoring our nation on the 250 Birthday. You can join The American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge at http://www.legion.org/usa250
Montevideo Riders Chapter 39 purchases emergency trauma blankets
Montevideo American Legion Riders Chapter 59 partners with SAL Squadron 59 and Auxiliary Unit 59.
St. Michael Post 567 participates in Albertville Friendly City Days
The post had a float with the Statue of Liberty, highlighting the post’s Liberty Restaurant.
ALR Director: Minnesota ALR recognized in Tampa
We had another successful Fund 85 Ride the last weekend in July. Fund 85 is the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund.
Know the organization behind the CVSOs
NISSWA — Many veterans across the Land of 10,000 Lakes are aware of the existence of county veteran service officers, dedicated county employees who help veterans file and receive their earned benefits.
Memorial sought for USS St. Paul
ST. PAUL — The USS St. Paul Association plans to hold its final reunion in St. Paul in 2027. But its remaining members and associated family want to have more than a reunion. They hope to dedicate a memorial, too.
Golden Valley Post 523 constructs a new club, sells old one to Breck School
GOLDEN VALLEY — In the 1990s, the Breck School approached Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 about its land. The post home was on 4.5 acres just off the southwest side of the private school’s campus.