Tim Engstrom
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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.
Guest columnist: LSS CORE provides support for veterans, families
Military service can have a long-range impact on service members and their families. From managing financial concerns to maintaining healthy relationships or caring for loved ones with a disability — active service, deployment and returning to civilian life each have their own challenges.
Letter: Leave donation to your post
Although I live in an “old folks” home called Knollwood in Washington, D.C., which was established 62 years ago by Mamie Eisenhower for widows of servicemen, I am a regular reader of The Minnesota Legionnaire because of two veterans in Owatonna.
Legislative Social slated for Jan. 8
ST. PAUL — The Department Legislative Committee hosts its Legislative Social at Mancini’s Char House in St. Paul from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 8.
Director: ALR Constitution & Bylaws handled by committee
Since the approval of the Minnesota American Legion Riders Constitution & Bylaws, I have received many questions regarding how and why. I first want to ensure all the Riders in the state that the Constitution & Bylaws was not written by a single person.
TALMN News Network Episode 1: Department Commander Dr. Carl Moon
Department Commander Dr. Carl Moon talks about his goals and project for the year.
Service officer: ‘We all could very easily be in her position’
SHAKOPEE — One of Marissa LaCourt’s neighbors in Farmington wanted to get rid of his wife’s old car after she purchased a new one.
Letter: Why would knives be made in China?
Several years ago, I received a knife from the Legion as part of renewing my membership.
Letter: Coach training available for junior air rifle
Minnesota Junior Shooting Sports wants you to be aware of an opportunity for posts to launch a Junior Shooting Sports program. The key to launching a program is having a coach. Our American Legion Junior Shooting Sports is a youth air-rifle program typically held indoors.
Slayton’s Brad Pagel is a Gulf War veteran who survived peace
SLAYTON — Brad Pagel, 55, grew up on a dairy farm in rural Garvin, milking cows twice daily. His father served in the Army, and during Pagel’s sophomore year of high school, he became interested in following in his father’s footsteps.
President: Time to re-energize the spirit for the mission
The month of December brings many holidays for celebrating — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Day — to name a few. Whichever holiday you celebrate, I wish you bountiful blessings this holiday season and in the New Year.
Chaplain: National College dedicated to Legion
For the past three years I have had the privilege of being a “tator” (i.e.: facilitator) at the National American Legion College in Indianapolis. It is a weeklong lift-me-up.