Tim Engstrom
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Welcome to Minnesota Girls State
Learn about Minnesota Girls State, a civics camp at Bethel University for girls who are between their junior and senior years of high school. It is run by the American Legion Auxiliary.
Meet the new executive director of Eagle’s Healing Nest
SAUK CENTRE — A Marine and Army veteran is now leading Eagle’s Healing Nest, a 124-acre campus where veterans reside in an environment with peer-to-peer physical and mental healing.
Mail Call: Congressional research item threatens VA disability pay
It’s called “Introduce Means-Testing for Eligibility for VA’s Disability Compensation.”
Chaplain: Should old acquaintance be forgot?
The Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne” might very well still be sung at gatherings on Dec. 31. It invites us to bid farewell which didn’t serve to usher in better in the coming year. Do you observe this social holiday: at home, with friends and family or out watching a ball drop from a tower or fireworks? For me, it is at home with quietness.
Commander: On Top Gun, Legislature and Testimonial
Happy 2025 everyone. My 2024 ended on a great note. On Christmas eve, I drove to our post to meet a young Naval Officer, Briana Polhocky, from Zimmerman. Not only is she a F18 pilot, she is also the first female Top Gun instructor. Very impressive!
American Legion posts must file 990 annually
Minnesota American Legion HQ has received a lot of calls asking whether posts are required to file taxes. The answer is YES, YES, YES!
All-Family Events Calendar
Feb. 22-26: Washington Conference, Hilton Hotel, D.C.
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.