Tim Engstrom
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Membership theme will celebrate America turning 250 years old
Hello, I am Kollett Kaehlert, your 2025-2026 department membership chairman. I am from Mankato Unit 11 in the 2nd District and have been an Auxiliary member for 43 years.
Riders raise $63,000 for veterans in need
PAYNESVILLE — The Minnesota American Legion Riders kicked off their big fundraising ride on July 23 at Forest Lake Post 225 and ended it at Paynesville Post 241 on July 26.
President: Working our programs promotes ALA
Welcome to the 2025-2026 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota year!
3 goals for membership in 2025-26
I am Joe Bares of Jordan Post 3. Commander Linda Dvorak has asked me to be the membership director for her one-year term. Here are my three goals for membership this year:
Department Convention elects Linda Dvorak 4 years after Mark Dvorak’s term
WILLMAR — Delegates to the 106th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention in Willmar elected a new statewide commander on the final day, July 12.
Commander: The mission is focus on the Four Pillars
I want to thank you for the opportunity to be your department commander. My theme for the year is “Back to the Basics – The Four Pillars.”
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.