Tim Engstrom

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The Minnesota Patriots Podcast talks about gambling

Mike Parry & Kristy Janigo talk with Rachel Jenner of ACM and the Maple Grove Fire Relief Association about changes to electronic gambling,

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Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Brad Lindsay to serve as commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Lindsay has been serving as temporary commissioner since September.

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Minnesota American Legion Foundation and Hastings Post 47 team up to provide minivan to veteran

HASTINGS — Members of American Legion Post 47 in Hastings joined forces with Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Cottage Grove Lions Club and the Minnesota American Legion Foundation to help acquire a motor vehicle for a veteran in need.

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Senate approves defense bill with largest pay raise for troops in 22 years

WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a compromise $886 billion defense bill on Wednesday that will give service members the largest pay raise in more than two decades and invest in efforts to counter threats around the world.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas

Patriots Podcast host Mike Parry reads the classic Christmas poem.

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American Legion provides 500-plus pheasants to veterans in the homes

This year is the 82nd year in a row of the Minnesota American Legion providing this specialty to the veterans in the homes.

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Pearl Harbor Rally brought out camaraderie

Time was allotted for members to announce their intentions to run for offices. Elections are at the department and detachment conventions in July.

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Brain Science Committee approves two scholarships

The American Legion Brain Science Committee approves the two candidates for receiving scholarships.

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Ashby hosts walleye dinner

Members from Ashby Post 357 prepare a walleye dinner for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home.

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Hillman Post 602 hosts department commander

Hillman Post 602 welcomed Department Commander Paul Hassing to its membership dinner on Oct. 28.

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Pequot Lakes gives quilts to veterans

Pequot Lakes Post 49 conducted a Quilts of Honor for Veterans Day.