Tim Engstrom
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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.
Bring out your baked goods to the Silent Auction
The Silent Auction to support the Auxiliary Emergency Fund is back again this year at Fall Conference. It’s time to get together as a unit/post/squadron or family to come up with a theme basket or maybe even two.
Decorated Vehicles Parade celebrates Independence Day at Minneapolis VA
About 10 vehicles participated in the Independence Day Decorated Vehicles Parade at the VA Minneapolis and Minneapolis Veterans Home.
Let’s grow the ALA’s Junior program this year
The goal of the American Legion Auxiliary Junior Activities program is to develop Junior members age 17 and under into future leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.