Tim Engstrom

Minnesota American Legion Baseball May 31 Scheels Rankings

So which teams are the best in the state.

Krill endorsed for department vice commander

Lee C. Prentice Post 36 in Fairmont endorses Pamela J. Krill for the position of Department of Minnesota vice commander for the 2nd and 7th districts for the year 2024-25.

Minnesota officer honored by The American Legion

INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion announced April 1 that Minnesota’s Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer for 2023 has been named as a regional winner.

Auxiliary President: Melrose, Minneapolis, Montevideo and Memorial Day

Let us all continue to remove the stigmatism of not talking about suicide and share that it’s OK not to be OK. A: Ask the important question. Are you thinking of killing yourself? L: Listen to what they are saying. R: Reach out and get them help. You be the one to dial 988 and be their ears if they are not willing to make that call.

Who is going to Commander Hassing’s Testimonial Dinner?

MONTGOMERY — Department Commander Paul Hassing will be honored at his Testimonial Dinner. Montgomery Post 79’s Taco Terco will provide the meal.

Luverne Veterans Home to mark 30 years

LUVERNE — The Luverne Veterans Home is celebrating a birthday.

Department Commander’s Project is at 114 percent

Vet Center event is set for June 13

ST. CLOUD — Minnesota is getting a fourth Vet Center in the form of an outstation.

Poppies and their tie to Memorial Day

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary has used the poppy as its symbol almost since our inception.

There remains time to sign up for Boys State

We are still welcoming registrations of high school junior boys to the 75th session of Minnesota’s American Legion Boys State. St. John’s University will host us June 9 through the 15.

50th anniversary of the Vietnam War to be commemorated at MOA

BLOOMINGTON — There will be historical displays Thursday, June 13, to Saturday, June 15 at the Mall of America, with a commemorative program at 11 a.m. July 14.

Dedications planned for 3 new veterans homes

MONTEVIDEO — The three new Minnesota Veterans Homes are completed, and, finally, all the summer schedules for elected officials and civic leaders have aligned, allowing the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to announce dedication ceremonies.