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Woodbury Post 501 awards Boys State participant

Woodbury Post 501 Vice Commander JoAnne Kramer awards a Certificate of Appreciation to Boys State participant Cade Wright, who was elected lieutenant governor at Minnesota Boys State in June.

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Everyone can contribute to the history of the Auxiliary

Every day is an opportunity to make history. It is up to the historian to document the events of today to be remembered tomorrow.

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Coaches are big key to Minnesota American Legion Baseball

MAPLE GROVE — Craig Anderson, executive director of the Minnesota High School Baseball Association, never gets enough baseball.

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Auxiliary is there when the chips are down

Hardship grants may be awarded to members that have past/overdue expenses pertaining to their primary shelter and basic household utilities due to medical or employment reasons.

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6th District commander’s August 2024 report

I want to start off by thanking Immediate Past Commander Anthony Koop and his team for all the hard work they put in during his tenure.

Go to 5th District commander’s August 2024 report

5th District commander’s August 2024 report

Also, Post 99 will be serving hamburgers on Tuesdays for $6. Come and have dinner, too! Hope to see you there!

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4th District commander’s August 2024 report

The 2024-2025 year has arrived, and the 4th district is hitting the road with a great new program called The Legion Cruisers. This new program will be similar to our Legion Riders program, only with classic/modified car enthusiasts.

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2nd District commander’s August 2024 report

We had a huge turnout for the membership packet pickups in the district. Of 81 posts, 72 showed up at the meetings.

Meet the 2024-25 Auxiliary membership director

I am not alone in this challenge, as I have everyone in the department helping me. My biggest helpers will be your 10 district membership chairmen and their presidents.

Go to 1st District commander’s August 2024 report

1st District commander’s August 2024 report

As I start my second year as 1st District commander, I have more experience than my first year. Which I think makes it easier to do the tasks of the district without the learning curve and can concentrate on the task at hand running out of the gate. If you have the time and patience, then by all means do it.

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Scenes from the Auxiliary Department Convention

Minnesota Girls State Gov. Toluca Tellaeche Ramirez of Pine Island addresses the Department Convention in Willmar in mid-July.