Tim Engstrom
EditorRecent Articles by Tim Engstrom
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.
Commander: ’Tis the season to serve the community
’Tis the season, and here’s hoping everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and is looking forward to a jolly Christmas and a joyous New Year.
Have you heard about the Veteran’s Voices Writing Project?
Couldn't be any happier with this opportunity to talk with one of the Veteran's Voices Project's editors - Ted Iliff. Never heard of VVWP? Listen in as this non-profit continues to provide printed periodicals of veteran's written and visual art to our VA medical centers.
Know constitutions, bylaws and rules
The Constitution & Bylaws program assists and educates members about the need to have proper governing documents at all levels. The Constitution and Bylaws for units, districts and the department are approved by Department Convention action. The Department Standing Rules are also approved by convention action.
Leadership can be hard to define
Greetings, Minnesota American Legion Family. I hope you all had an enjoyable Halloween and are now looking forward to seeing family and friends during Thanksgiving.
Do your past presidents parley hardy?
What is the Past Presidents Parley? What do they do? Does my unit have one? Who can belong? So let’s go “Back to the Basics” as our President Judy Ackerman’s theme says.
Ride for the Stones raises $19,000
BAGLEY — The 11th Annual Clearwater County “Ride for the Stones” was a huge success, breaking the previous record of money raised from over $16,000 last year to over $19,000 this year.
Legion Baseball acknowledges one of its founders with Hall of Fame induction
FARMINGTON — Father David Moran was the very first baseball director from the 3rd District.
Marietta Unit 156 recognizes longtime member
Dorothy Redepenning, a longtime resident of Marietta and an active member of the Marietta Auxiliary Unit 156, Marietta, was presented her 75-year continuous membership certificate.
Marietta Post 156 recognizes longtime member
Marietta Post 156 Commander Lyndon Fitzpatrick, left, presented member Duane Jurgens with a certificate and 70-year continuous membership pin.