Tim Engstrom
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Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day
Pequot Lakes Post 49 served over 250 people free meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Check out Twin Valley Post 431’s Christmas tree
Mara and Preston Halvorson came up with this patriotic Christmas tree for a local Parade of Trees competition. This entry was on behalf of Twin Valley Post 431. Mara is unit president and Preston is post commander.
Backus Post 368 donates to Pine River-Backus School
Backus Post 368 provided three donations to Pine River-Backus School.
Dawson Post 177 honors 100-year-old member’s birthday
After the regular meetings of Dawson Post 177, coffee and cake were served in observance of Del Thielke’s 100th birthday, which was Nov. 9.
Auxiliary gives $44,000 in gifts
The Gift Shops have happened, and all were a great success. The Auxiliary was able to hold most of the gift shops onsite although where COVID outbreaks occurred gift cards were given to the veterans.
TC Energy donates pickup to an American Legion post
Slayton Post 64 recently received an in-kind donation from TC Energy of a 2017 Chevy Silverado pickup. Presenting the title to Post 64 Commander Brad Pagel is Jeremy Winters with TC Energy. Winters is a Post 64 member.
Robin Dorf endorsed for 1st vice president
Monticello Unit 260, 10th District Past Presidents Parley, and the 10th District Auxiliary has endorsed Robin Dorf for Department of Minnesota 1st vice president for 2024-2025.
Which American Legion posts raised the most with charitable gambling?
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Gambling Control Board came out in November with its annual reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Junior Conference will be in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES — It is time for units to begin planning for the Department of Minnesota Junior Conference.
The next Auxiliary dues notice goes out Feb. 1
National has advised the Department Office the second dues notices will be sent out around Feb. 1 to anyone who hasn’t paid their 2024 dues.
Scholar applications are due by March 1
ST. PAUL — American Legion Auxiliary national scholarships are due on or before March 1.
Blood donors help people in need
Has your unit sponsored a blood drive this year? According to the American Red Cross, someone needs blood every 2 seconds in the United States. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries.