Tim Engstrom
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ALR Director: Fund 85 Run changes and saves lives
This year has gone by so fast! I can’t believe that the Fund 85 Run is in the final stages of planning and is fast approaching. The kickoff party will be July 23 at the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225.
Chaplain: On the one-dimensional consumer lens
’Tis spring cleaning and garage sale season. Items are sold or donated that no longer serve us. Good deals are aplenty.
Department Convention to review constitutional mandates
WILLMAR — All convention committees will have to meet at the 106th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention in July.
All-Family Events Calendar
Find out what is happening and when. Save the dates!
Tom Lyons is known for Minnesota Military Radio, but now he is feeding veterans
GOLDEN VALLEY — Vietnam veteran Tom Lyons is best known in the Minnesota veterans community as the founder and past host of Minnesota Military Radio.
Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball rankings for June 11
Virginia Post 239 leads the pack
Minnesota American Legion Baseball rankings for June 11
St. Paul Hamline Post 418 (Cretin-Durham Hall) leads Minnesota's big schools, while St. Cloud Post 76 (Cathedral) leads the small schools.
WWII History Round Table packed for B-17 veterans
ST. PAUL — Centenarian veterans commanded the stage April 22 at the Dr. Harold C. Deutsch WWII History Round Table.
Commander: There is no place for violence in politics
Department Commander Carl Moon makes a statement on the political violence of June 14, 2025.
The busiest Legion season is kicking in
I hope everyone had a chance to honor and remember our fellow veterans who have retired to the Post Everlasting on this recent Memorial Day. Peggy and I attended the program at Fort Snelling and afterwards the program at the Minneapolis Veterans Home. These are always very moving events.
Bravo Zulu House opens veteran-specific sober home
WINNEBAGO — Instead of just thanking veterans for their service, Bravo Zulu House sends the message of welcoming them home to a place where they can address challenges.