Tim Engstrom
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Fall Conference is coming up
ST. CLOUD — The Fall Conference is planned for Oct. 25-26 with committee meetings on Oct. 24.
American Legion helping out at Fisher House
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Legion Department of Minnesota’s Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation staff is asking for volunteers to help with outdoors work at the Fisher House on the campus of the Minneapolis VA.
Barbknecht endorsed as NEC representative
Bill Barbknecht, a member of the Adamson-Norman Post 30 Fergus Falls, has been endorsed by his post and the 9th District at their district convention for the office of National Executive Committee member representing the Department of Minnesota for the 2025-2027 executive term.
Anthrax resolution stalls at national convention
NEW ORLEANS — There were six resolutions from Minnesota that were sent to the 105th National American Legion Convention for review. None was passed.
Recent 6th District commander served as a medic and was shot in Iraq
IRONTON — A lot of folks throughout the Minnesota American Legion Family know Anthony Koop from statewide get-togethers — rallies, conventions and conferences. He’s smiling, making jokes and, when he was 6th District commander this past year, usually winning membership awards.
Know the available Auxiliary scholarships
Your journey to a better life starts with an education. One of the American Legion Auxiliary most prestigious programs is our Education Program, which offers a variety of scholarships to students wishing to further their education. Here are a few of the scholarships we offer with a brief description:
National Auxiliary officers elected and installed
NEW ORLEANS — The 103rd National Convention was Aug. 24-28 in New Orleans. The convention ended with the election and installation of the 2024-2025 national officers.
SAL Commander: Project to remain veterans assistance
I’d like to thank the members of the Detachment of Minnesota for re-electing me to be the detachment commander at the SAL Detachment Convention held at Forest Lake Post 225 on the weekend of June 28-29.
Minnesota Auxiliary delegation at National Convention
Department of Minnesota delegation to the 103rd National American Legion Auxiliary Convention in New Orleans.
Jim Kellogg of Adams elected national vice commander
NEW ORLEANS — James C. “Jim” Kellogg of Adams Post 146 was elected a national vice commander at the 105th American Legion National Convention.
President: Let’s give national president a big turnout
October will be here in the blink of an eye. Fall is definitely in the air. Fall Conference is fast approaching, and there are some fun events to participate in, learn new things, get together with old friends and meet new friends.