Tim Engstrom
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Spotlight on Spirit: Interview with PNC Dan Ludwig
Past National Commander Dan Ludwig shares of his experience serving as a member to the Commander of the largest veteran service organization.
Turkey hunt at Camp Ripley serves 34 disabled veterans
CAMP RIPLEY — Ray Nagengast, a disabled veteran and American Legion member of Buffalo Post 270, was one of the 34 disabled veterans who signed up as hunters for the 20th Veterans with Disabilities Turkey Hunt.
House Tax Committee passes sports betting bill with charitable tax relief
ST. PAUL — The sports betting bill, which features tax breaks for charitable gambling valued at $40 million a year, moved on Tuesday, April 30, after a hearing in the House Tax Committee.
Spotlight on Spirituality: Alcoholics Anonymous
Addiction to alcohol remains in our 21st culture and the means to sobriety is a process for those who engage it. Listen in as Past Department Commander Jennifer Havlick shares with host Kelley Adelsman her process and condition of sobriety.
Forest Lake Post 225 remodels its post home
FOREST LAKE — Forest Lake Post 225 dedicated its remodeled post home on Thursday, April 25, with a ribbon cutting, champagne and many local officials.
St. Michael Post 567 participates in Mass for veterans
A service called the Children’s & Veterans Mass was held at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church on Jan. 31 in St. Michael, with many members of St. Michael Post 567 participating.
This World War II veteran served in the Forgotten Theater; now he is 100
BAGLEY — In 1924, you could buy a new house for $7,720, a car for $265 and gas was 11 cents per gallon. It was the first year New York City hosted the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jimmy Carter was born that year, as was George H.W. Bush.
Pipestone Post 6 competes in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports
On Jan. 27, Pipestone American Legion Post 6 1st Vice Commander Chris Hoss judged the Pipestone County 4-H Shooting Sports Team & Individual Postal Match, Round 1, in the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program.
Detachment to match squadron donations to Minnesota Boys State 75th Anniversary Banquet
By matching squadrons’ money donated to the 75th Anniversary Banquet, those in attendance, counselors, staff and alumni can remember an event that keeps Minnesota Boys State growing.
Apple Valley welcomes home Vietnam veterans
Apple Valley Post 1776 held its annual Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans Celebration on March 30, with a short program from Commander Bernie Baumann, along with prayer, pledge and other messages.
SAL Detachment Commander: Learn something new every day
I was taught this lesson by the man who became one of my mentors and best friends. RIP, Bud!
Mail Call: Legionnaire needs to keep print edition
In reading the letter regarding putting the Legionnaire online, I have some comments.