Tim Engstrom
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Owatonna Post 77 honors 70-year member
Members of Owatonna Post 77 present Jack Olds with his 70-year continuous membership certificate.
8th District Commander’s May 2025 Report
We are in the period where we are electing new post officers for the new year and encourage officers to be more involved in our district.
2nd District Shooting Sports team shines at state championship
The 2nd District Jr. Shooting Sports team finished second at the 2025 Minnesota Civilian Marksmanship Program State Championship.
9th District Commander’s May 2025 Report
I would like to start with a big congratulations to our 9th District posts that have reached or exceeded their 100 percent membership goal. Excellent job!
Willmar Post 167 donates $4,000 to speech department
Willmar Post 167 Commander John Christensen and Post Member LeRoy Carlson recently presented a $4,000 donation to the Willmar High School Speech Department.
10th District Commander’s May 2025 Report
March was a busy month. Shout-out to Connie Herzog for being recognized as 10th District Vice Commander of the Year at the Appreciation Rally at Chanhassen Post 580 March 8.
Milaca Post 178 honors longtime members
Brian Aich and Jeff Hanson were honored for their dedicated service to Milaca Post 178 during a birthday dinner March 22.
Bellechester Post 598 presents $1,200 to Closet 54
On March 2, Bellechester Post 598 members Jim Dicke, Joan Welscher and John Huneke presented Minneapolis VA Medical Center ER Director Wendy Young a check for $1,200 for the Closet 54 assistant project.
Come to the 16th Junior Fun Weekend
BRAINERD — Make plans to have your Junior members attend the 16th annual Junior Fun Weekend, Friday thru Sunday, Aug. 8-10, 2025.
Honorary junior president raises $7,155 for Eagle’s Healing Nest
024-25 Honorary Department Junior President Teriana Richards presents a check for $7,155 to Shawn Kor, executive director of Eagle’s Healing Nest.
Department Convention is a great gathering
WILLMAR — Please join us at the 105th Department Convention being held July 10-12 at the Willmar Conference Center.