Tim Engstrom
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VA’s St. Paul Regional Office covers western half of the United States
FORT SNELLING — As of October, 115,172 Minnesota veterans or their survivors received a monthly VA benefit. That comes to $166 million a month. For the year, the total is 1.99 billion.
Charitable gambling revenue across Minnesota rose 9 percent
ROCHESTER — Revenue rose in the realm of charitable gambling in Minnesota in fiscal year 2024 by 9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching a net of $712 million and allowing Minnesota charities to increase donations by $6 million.
See how top American Legion posts performed in charitable gambling in FY2024
These numbers come from the Gambling Control Board and are for the year ending June 30, 2024.
10th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
Thank you to everyone who opened their post homes to me the week of Veterans Day. I began my week participating in a flag-raising with Department Vice Commander Bill Gordon at Magnus Veterans Foundation in Dayton on Friday, Nov. 8.
9th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
As the 2024 calendar year comes to an end, our membership goals continue to improve as we move forward into 2025. Please keep up the great work. Our membership numbers for our district are still meeting or exceeding our Legion goals.
6th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
So now we are in the heart of the holiday season. Veterans Day and membership celebrations are behind us. Hunters are all in from the woods, and we are all stuffed like Thanksgiving turkeys. I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe autumn filled with blessings and success.
5th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
The Winter Carnival parade is Saturday, Jan. 25 — meet at Arcade-Phalen Post 577 by noon. Membership rally will be after the parade. Everyone is welcome to attend.
3rd District Commander’s December 2024 Report
The past few weeks have slowed way down, but after Thanksgiving it always begins to heat back up again with the people that for the past few months have said they will not renew until the 2024 membership is just about to expire. You know who you are!
2nd District Commander’s December 2024 Report
I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving, and I would like to wish all of the Department of Minnesota a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
1st District Commander’s December 2024 report
I want to say Merry Christmas, and I am proud to be your commander by making sure that everyone is informed as the 1st District officers are. Everything at the district is an open book; just ask any district officer. With that being said, we still have a lot more work to be done.
Commander Moon’s Testimonial Dinner is April 5
WALKER — The Department Commander’s Testimonial Dinner takes place Saturday, April 5, at Northern Lights Casino & Hotel. Social hour starts at 5 p.m. There is a 6 p.m. dinner, with program and music to follow.
Minnesota American Legion 2025 Legislative Priorities
The 2025 Minnesota Legislature convenes Jan. 14. The annual legislative priorities issued by the Minnesota American Legion help members know which measures are being pushed this session so they can talk fluently with local lawmakers about them.