Tim Engstrom
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VA Minneapolis breaks ground on new Women’s Clinic bldg.
MINNEAPOLIS — Doctors, nurses, federal politicians, veterans and their spouses, VA officials, state officials and media crews gathered on the east side of the Minneapolis VA Medical Center on Friday, Sept. 13, to break ground on construction of the long-awaited Women’s Clinic.
VA offers walk-in flu shots for veterans for next 3 Thursdays
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is offering walk-in flu shot clinics for veterans the next three Thursdays at all 15 locations.
Dawson Post 177 presents certificates
Dawson Post 177 Commander Paul Iverson, right, presents 50-year certificates to, from left, Curtis Johnsrud, Merlin Elllefson and Charles Pearson.
Barnum veterans ride in Spring Fever Days Parade
Members of Barnum Post 415 ride on a trailer in the Spring Fever Days Parade in Barnum in June.
We asked 6 baseball moms: “What is it like following your American Legion Baseball team all summer?”
"I like watching the boys develop as players and as people. The ballparks have been interesting. Legion Baseball has some great coaches who support the kids and help them grow as a team."
Lanesboro Post 40 retires U.S. flags
Lanesboro Post 40 carried out their annual flag-retirement ceremony at Bass Pond in Lanesboro.
Belland family finds medallion at Forest Lake Fourth of July
The Belland family of Forest Lake found the 2024 American Legion Post 225 Medallion.
What’s going on with the Legion Baseball patch
ST. PAUL — In the 2023 season, many team uniforms began sporting the new American Legion Baseball brand mark instead of the American Legion Baseball crossed-bats emblem. The 2023 National Rulebook allowed it.
3rd District baseball director makes Hall of Fame
OSSEO — Third District American Legion Baseball Director Bruce Young of Shakopee is one of this year’s Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame inductees.
Lonsdale Post 586 donates fire suppression tools to fire department
Lonsdale Post 586 donated six fire suppression tools to the Lonsdale Fire Department.
Fairmont Post 36 donates to youth fishing
Fairmont Post 36 Commander Steve Fosness presents a $1,200 donation to Bass Seekers Committee members Dave Vogel and Mike Thate for youth fishing.