Tim Engstrom
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Walker teen wins Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest
ANOKA — Elijah Cox of Walker won the Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest Finals on Saturday, Feb. 24.
NECman: What costs haven’t gone up in recent years?
A dues increase is coming July 1. National HQ is raising its share of dues $5. The Department of Minnesota is expected to pass a $3 dues increase at the Department Convention. Some districts will be asking for a $1 or $2 increase at their district conventions.
Minnesota Commander: First responders have families, too
Members of The American Legion across Minnesota and across the nation express their deep gratitude and appreciation for the difficult work men and women in the first responder fields of law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medicine do day in and day out. They save lives and make our communities safe.
Minneapolis bridge between VA and veterans home to close
MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Minnesota Department of Administration notified the Minneapolis Veterans Home that the historic truss bridge on our campus will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 until further notice.
American Heroes video of the Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt
American Heroes Outdoors heads to Camp Ripley in Central Minnesota for the Veteran Service Organizations Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt!
Know and share the 2024 Legislative Priorities
The American Legion Auxiliary Legislative Program provides information and assistance to members to advocate for the legislative agenda of The American Legion. We need to be aware of the issues and address them in a timely manner.
Turkey hunt for disabled veterans scheduled for Camp Ripley
CAMP RIPLEY — The Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt is set for April 30 to May 2 at Camp Ripley. Registration begins Feb. 1. Applications are due March 9.
Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day
Pequot Lakes Post 49 served over 250 people free meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Check out Twin Valley Post 431’s Christmas tree
Mara and Preston Halvorson came up with this patriotic Christmas tree for a local Parade of Trees competition. This entry was on behalf of Twin Valley Post 431. Mara is unit president and Preston is post commander.
Backus Post 368 donates to Pine River-Backus School
Backus Post 368 provided three donations to Pine River-Backus School.
Dawson Post 177 honors 100-year-old member’s birthday
After the regular meetings of Dawson Post 177, coffee and cake were served in observance of Del Thielke’s 100th birthday, which was Nov. 9.
Auxiliary gives $44,000 in gifts
The Gift Shops have happened, and all were a great success. The Auxiliary was able to hold most of the gift shops onsite although where COVID outbreaks occurred gift cards were given to the veterans.