Tim Engstrom
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Online reservation tickets now available for grand opening of Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
The museum will officially open its new 40,000-square-foot facility Sept. 11-13, during a three-day celebration featuring the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, historic warbird flyovers, veteran-led experiences, family activities, historical reenactors, live music, military vehicles and programs honoring veterans from every generation of service.
Commander: ‘You Matter’ is the theme for 2026-27
Those two words have become more than a slogan — they have become the foundation of everything I hope to accomplish this year.
Stillwater prison to offer free haircuts for veterans
BAYPORT — Army veteran and prison inmate Joe Soltis had an idea. What if inmates at the Stillwater prison gave free haircuts for veterans on Mondays?
Minnesota Legionnaire to build an honor guard database
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legionnaire is compiling a database of honor guards across the state in an effort to aid the general public in finding honor guards for military funerals and other ceremonies.
Minnesota American Legion Baseball Rankings for July 10
Farmington, Bayport, St. Cloud Chutes and Sleepy Eye top the rankings.
Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball Rankings for July 10
Swanville and Howard Lake climb in the rankings, and some new teams appear.
Sister districts face off in dept. commander race
WILLMAR — The 107th Department of Minnesota Convention features two contested races — commander and chaplain.
Legislature: No to disabled vets; yes to Guard
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force asked lawmakers in St. Paul to do one thing this session: increase the Disabled Veterans Homestead Property Tax Exclusion.
Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball Rankings for June 26
Virginia remains on top.
Minnesota American Legion Baseball Rankings for June 26
Things change as the season progresses.
Minnesota American Legion Baseball Rankings for June 19
Farmington remains in first place for Div. I Sr., with some of the Greater Minnesota teams are creeping into the list. In Div. II Sr., the Minneapolis Giantvalley post keeps climbing.
Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball Rankings for June 19
Virginia remains in the top spot. Kimball climbs. Swanville and Adams make their debut.