Tim Engstrom
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Eagan Post 594 send 6 to district convention
The team from Daniel R. Olson Post 594 in Eagan had the most attendees at the 3rd District Convention.
86 years as an American Legion Auxiliary member!
Auxiliary Unit 25 presented a plaque to Carol Parker honoring her 86 years as an Auxiliary member.
There are many April youth options
I know it can be hard to identify those in your communities that are military families. Word of mouth can be the most effective way. You could set up a family day for them or just a Kids Day event so spouses can have a day for themselves.
Ackerman endorsed for department president
The Schwieger-Kahler Unit 522 in Northrop proudly endorses Judith “Judy” Ackerman for the office of President of the Department of Minnesota for 2024-2025.
Let’s show support for National President Lisa Williamson
There are several events to look forward to in Minnesota’s American Legion Family.
Pilgrimage to Tomb of Abraham Lincoln
Several people from Minnesota attended the National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Ill., on Feb. 11 and 12.
Know the 5 W’s of community service
Who do we serve? Veterans, active-duty military and their families, senior citizens, children and youth, families, everyone in our communities being inclusive to all.
Hanska Post 365’s oldest and youngest
Afghanistan veteran Shannon Mosenden stands next to World War II veteran Irving Hagen at the Hanska Post 365 membership dinner.
Nation’s longest-living Gold Star Mother honored in Big Lake
Big Lake High School and Big Lake Post & Unit 147 hosted a special event called Stellabration on Jan. 6, with a special appearance from the King himself, Elvis Presley.
Sports betting bill provides tax relief for charitable gambling
ST. PAUL — The American Legion Department of Minnesota, Allied Charities of Minnesota and the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association all are in support of a sports betting bill that would provide historic tax relief for charitable gambling.
Patrol was better than base politics and cleaning latrines
“If Russia invaded Europe, our mission was to hold the line for two weeks, but in reality, we had somewhere between two hours and two days before our unit would be overran."
House committee passes amendment to provide tax relief for charities
First item: HF2000 (Stephenson) Sports betting authorized and provided, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, reports required, and money appropriated.