Tim Engstrom
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Anoka, Forest Lake posts win state shooting titles
FOREST LAKE — Meet 16-year-old Chloe Parmeter. She is from North Branch and is a participant in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports in the precision class with the Forest Lake Post 225 team.
Rushford to host beanbag action
RUSHFORD — American Legion Riders Chapter 94 in Rushford plan to host the second annual Bean Bag Tournament Lunch & Auction in March.
Marathon grants $5,000 to foundation
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota American Legion Foundation is a proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from Marathon Petroleum, awarded in December 2025, announced the American Legion Department of Minnesota on Feb. 5.
Service to the community never ends
As the new year begins, our community service efforts continue right alongside it. The needs of veterans, families and our communities don’t pause with the season, and the steady work being done by our members continues to make a real difference.
Membership Director: It’s time to comb through Post 1982
Welcome to the February Freeze — the time of year when Minnesota membership traditionally begins to slide, and not just because of the ice.
Golden Valley Post 523 donates $12,500 to Commander’s Project
Golden Valley Post 523 presents a donation check of $12,500 to Department of Minnesota Commander Linda Dvorak on Jan. 13. Presenting the check is Commander Craig Hartman, surrounded by post members. Also present that night, at center, was Department Chaplain Jim Mead, who blessed the new post.
Knowledge: The case for district training
Each year, the Department of Minnesota hosts Minnesota Legion College, offering classes focused on post and district operations and leadership responsibilities.
10th District Commander’s Report
“Beannachdan bhon 10mh Sgìre Mhòr.”
Leadership Workshop opportunities are planned
Leadership Workshops are not only for officers in units, district, or on department level.
9th District Commander’s Report
Our longtime district adjutant had heart surgery, and I am not sure that he will be returning.
8th District Commander’s Report
I am still looking for donations from posts for my Commander’s Project to support Legionville.
6th District Commander’s Report
We need to continue to put the same steadfast attitude toward our membership work.