Tim Engstrom

Tim Engstrom

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Go to Guest column: The importance of committees

Guest column: The importance of committees

Committees are vital to The American Legion because they keep our mission moving forward.

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Snowmobiling event is back

GRAND RAPIDS — Registration begins Dec. 1 for the annual Honor & Ride snowmobile event.

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Kelly endorsed for department president

Linda Kelly has been endorsed by Unit 184 of Pine Island for Department of Minnesota president for 2026-2027.

Go to Hassing endorsed for 1st vice president

Hassing endorsed for 1st vice president

Tenth District Past Presidents Parley and Bloomington Unit 550 proudly endorses Jody Hassing for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota 1st vice president for 2026-27.

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Bowling Tournament is coming up

DAYTON — The Minnesota State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament is set for March 28 to April 26 at Sundance Lanes in Dayton.

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Regan endorsed for 2nd vice president

Cavalene Regan has been endorsed by Unit 225 of Forest Lake for 2nd vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota.

Go to Wilson endorsed for 2nd vice president

Wilson endorsed for 2nd vice president

Hope Wilson has been endorsed for the position of 2nd vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary by Unit 278 in Brandon and the 7th District Executive Committee.

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Connections made at Boys State last a lifetime

I read of a number of Veterans Day programs and attended one myself.  Very inspiring!

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Grittner endorsed for department vice commander

Kriesel-Jacobsen Post 560 in Zimmerman has endorsed Frank Grittner for Department of Minnesota vice commander for 2026-2027.

Go to Knutson endorsed for department chaplain

Knutson endorsed for department chaplain

Pederson-Tripp Post 357 of Ashby has endorsed Dean Knutson for the office of department chaplain for the 2026-27 membership year.

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Membership director: What is post retention?

You hear people giving membership reports with renewal percentages. How are renewals calculated?

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President: Thank you for a successful Fall Conference

Did you attend Fall Conference? Did you like the new look and feel? Thursday evening was well-attended, and a lot of information was shared. Thank you to Carol Kottom, Judy Ackerman, Christie Avant and Nancy Lewison with North Star Honor Flight for your informative presentations.