Tim Engstrom
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State Veterans Day program moves to Arden Hills
ARDEN HILLS — Commissioner Brad Lindsay, a member of New Prague Post 45, said one of the things he wanted to do as commissioner was to move the state’s annual official Veterans Day Event around the state.
American Legion NEC passes anthrax resolution
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion National Executive Committee, at its meetings Oct. 9-10, approved a resolution calling for the federal government to conduct research on the anthrax shot given to many Persian Gulf War-era veterans.
National commander: Thank you for your service to Minnesota
The American Legion is America’s voice for veterans. We are that voice not because of any statements that I make from national headquarters but because of the work performed daily in posts and communities throughout your department.
Pine City Post 51 celebrates WWII veteran’s 99th birthday
Ledin served in the Navy 1943-1946, shortly after he graduated from North Branch High School in May 1943. Howard graduated from Bainbridge Naval Training Station as a radioman.
Owatonna Post 77 sponsors 17 kids to attend Legionville summer camp
Owatonna Bus Co. provided transportation.
Eagan Post 594 presents flag box to community center
Members of Eagan Post 594 presented a new flag box to the city at the Eagan Community Center.
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.