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Resolutions of the 2025 Department Convention

RESOLVED, all veterans be allowed free access to Minnesota State Parks and be it further ...

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Hunting, fishing licenses to be $5 for many disabled veterans

In other words, the state will get back $19 for every $5 license purchased.

Go to 1st District Commander’s June 2025 report

1st District Commander’s June 2025 report

Reflecting on the past two years of being a district commander and doing the job with PTSD has been a profound experience. It is a testament to the strength of character and resilience that can emerge from the most challenging circumstances.

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2nd District Commander’s June 2025 report

No matter how large or small your post is, we all have a voice. If you don’t show up, you can’t complain about what happens at the convention.

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3rd District Commander’s June 2025 report

Here we are heading into our convention season. We need one big membership push to get us over the hump. The end of the month (June) we start all over with the 2026 membership packets. The 3rd District convention went off well.

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4th District Commander’s June 2025 report

There’s a lot of talk about the 4th and 5th District merging. People mainly want this to happen because they can’t find people that want to take leadership positions in posts and district positions.

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6th District Commander’s June 2025 report

Here we are at the time of year where we are trying to wrap up the Legion year. Our joint 6th District leadership testimonial was recently held at St. Augusta Post 621.

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7th District Commander’s June 2025 report

As we reflect on the achievements of District 7 in 2024-25, the commitment to youth development through programs like the American Legion Junior Shooting program has been a standout highlight.

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8th District Commander’s June 2025 report

I hope everyone had the opportunity to reflect on this past Memorial Day.

Go to Minnesota American Legion Baseball rankings for June 27

Minnesota American Legion Baseball rankings for June 27

See which teams are climbing the rankings and which are dropping. Is your post among the best in the state?

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Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball rankings for June 27

Virginia, St. Cloud and Wadena retain the top spots. Bemidji climbs into the rankings at fourth. Foley gets booted off.