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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.

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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.

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9th District Commander’s June 2025 report

All right, post commanders, post adjutants and post membership directors, now that your post elections have concluded, we must ensure that all your post forms (PORs & CPRs) have been filled out properly and sent to the department for updating ASAP.

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10th District Commander’s June 2025 report

Thank you to everyone who came to St. Paul for Veterans Day on the Hill April 9. Approximately 650 veterans were there to advocate for our legislative priorities. By the time you receive this issue of the Legionnaire, the 2025 session will have ended. (Well, sort of.)

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Mail Call: Can Minnesota have 100 percent CPR?

In case you haven’t noticed, I am absolutely 100 percent passionate about finally getting Minnesota and our commander on the national stage. This is so doable.

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Bloomington honors 50-year member

Bloomington Post 550 member Melford Lundgren, an Army veteran who joined in 1975, receives his 50-year certificate.

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Willmar Honor Guard looks sharp

The Willmar Post 167 Honor Guard stands at parade rest.