Tim Engstrom
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9th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
Though we had a good previous year, we were last overall in the department in membership. Now I realize we all have worked very hard getting our current members to get their dues in on time, we are still having some issues getting new members to join our posts.
8th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
9/11 changed us. We were shocked. We were numb. Then we were enraged.
7th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
I would also like to invite all of you to come and hear the 2024-2025 National Auxiliary President Trish Ward, she will be speaking Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm in the main auditorium of the convention center.
Hennepin County declares ‘functional zero’ when it comes to veteran homelessness
MINNEAPOLIS — On Oct. 15, Hennepin County declared “functional zero” when it comes to veteran homelessness.
6th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
Greetings from the BIG 6th District. We are back from the National Convention and the Legionville Camporee.
4th District Commander’s October 2024 Report
If you’re interested in joining our Legion Cruisers, now’s the perfect time to get involved! Let’s continue to build on our momentum and make a difference. Keep up the great work, and let’s strive to achieve even more together.
2nd District Commander’s October 2024 Report
Congratulations to new National Commander James LaCoursiere Jr. from Connecticut and to National Vice Commander Jim Kellogg and to all of the other national officers on your elections. I look forward to the upcoming year!
1st District Commander’s October 2024 Report
As I sit here thinking about what to write about this month’s article, all that comes to mind how great most of the 1st District posts are doing with their new officers and, I can say: Keep up the excellent job you are doing in helping to get new members in and raising money for the great causes you do.
Fairmont Post 36 installs new scoreboard
Fairmont Post 36 installed a new scoreboard at the Winnebago Avenue Sports Complex in Fairmont.
Letter: Div. I Jr. State Tournament ran like clockwork
As the Chanhassen Legion Post 580 Legion Baseball Team, we wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude to Bloomington Legion Baseball for hosting this year’s Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. I Jr. State Tournament.
Letter: Father will turn 100 years old
I am writing to you in regard to my father, Leonard Wilde. He is a member of Plainview Post 179. He will turn 100 years old on Feb. 4, 2025, and we are planning a lunch reception at the Plainview post on Sunday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m.