Tim Engstrom
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St. Michael Post 567 participates in the Daze & Knights Parade
Members of St. Michael Post 567 participated in the Daze & Knights Parade on Aug. 10.
Redwood Falls Post 38 donates to Minnesota American Legion Junior Shooting Sports
Post 38 held a Junior Legion Shooting Sports familiarization and fun shoot for members of the American Legion Family. Posts sponsored members of the Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion.
Bloomington Post 550 supports school district’s summer ESL program
Because of budget cuts, a Bloomington Schools program to teach newcomers English during the summer months was short $3,000 in funding.
‘I answered the phone’
Unusual as I often do not answer calls from private or unknown people. I wait to see if they leave me a message. This time I answered the phone — and I’m so glad I did!
1st District Commander’s November 2024 Report
As I am sitting here thinking about what to say in my November article, all that comes to mind is that the holidays are coming, and we have some members who are not with family. We should help each and every one in the 1st District feel like they are with family, for that is what made us who we are — our military family, then our veteran family.
3rd District Commander’s November 2024 Report
The summer is over, and the membership races are hot and heavy. The 2nd District was in first place at the Fall Conference, and the 3rd District was in fifth place. However, it is early and we have a few months to go. The percentages are very close. We hope to catch up.
6th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
As I write this, it looks like we are finally turning the page heading into fall. The leaves have turned and cleanup has begun. It seems like every time we get the leaves picked up, we get another windy day, and they all come back.
9th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
Hello, Roaring 9th District American Legion Family!
10th District Commander’s November 2024 Report
It’s been a busy American Legion year so far, but I’m having a lot of fun, and I hope you are too!
Hassing backed for 2nd vice president
Bloomington Unit 550 proudly endorses Jody Hassing for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota 2nd ice President for 2025-2026.
Kelly backed for 1st vice president
Linda Kelly has been endorsed by Unit 184 of Pine Island and the 3rd District Executive Committee for Department of Minnesota, 1st Vice President for the year 2025-2026.
Dorf endorsed for department president
Monticello Unit 260, 10th District Past Presidents Parley and the 10th District Auxiliary has endorsed Robin Dorf for Department of Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary President for 2025-2026.