Tim Engstrom
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NECman: There is a lot of Legion activity on the horizon
Happy New Year to all! May we all have a good 2025 with better health and doing more Buddy Checks to take care of our fellow veterans. “Be the One.”
Chester Bird Post 523 announces sale of its building
GOLDEN VALLEY — Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 in Golden Valley announced today the selling of its post home to Breck School.
Membership Director: Rising costs are challenging all across the USA, and for members
As you know, this is the time of year that we start our membership slide. As of today, we are in 10th place for membership in the country, and it would really be great to get back into the top five.
Bill calls for zero property taxes for posts
ST. PAUL — Posts of veteran service organizations do so much charitable work for their local communities, yet meanwhile struggle with the burden of property taxes.
Sweetheart Rally coming up Feb. 8
ROYALTON — The Sweetheart Rally takes place Saturday, Feb. 8, at Royalton Post 137. This one starts at 11 a.m., with a noon meal and a program to follow.
Commander: Congratulations to Minnesota American Legion member Pete Hegseth
The American Legion Department of Minnesota had the great honor on Saturday, Jan. 25, of witnessing one of our own members confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivers apples to elementary school
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivered apples for the teachers to Columbia Academy elementary school in Columbia Heights on Nov. 20.
Committee promotes strong defense
Strengthening and supporting military servicemembers and their families maintains and promotes this purpose. We can support military families by working with command groups and family readiness groups.
December is Veterans Affairs & Rehab Month
Every month we should recognize and support our veterans, but the American Legion Auxiliary recognizes December as Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Month.
Junior Conference will be in Anoka
ANOKA — It is time for units to begin planning for the Department of Minnesota Junior Conference.
Commander’s Project is at 49 percent
His project raises money for the the Veterans Defense Project, a nonprofit that defends veterans and aims to expand veterans courts across the state and nation.
TALMN News Network – Episode 2 – Carla Tappainer Department of Minnesota Membership Director
On this podcast we welcome Carla Tappainner the Department of Minnesota Membership Director 2024-202 5 to talk about her experience with National Legions College and her plans as Membership Director. Kelley and Jennifer will also talk about some of the American Legion Programs coming up soon. Oratorical, Legion Baseball, Legion Fastpitch softball and others.