Tim Engstrom
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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.
ALR Director: Fund 85 Run to start in Pipestone
Happy spring! I had a great time in Montgomery earlier this month for the Appreciation Rally. This was the last rally of this Legion year. Boy, has this year gone by fast.
Mail call: Letter about taking a knee was spot-on
Many thanks to fellow veteran Jeff Miller and his letter to the editor, “Taking knee is disrespectful to war dead,” in the March 2024 issue.
Minnesota Boys State is June 9-15; register now
There is still time for young men to register to take part in this event. Doing so at www.mnboysstate.org, they can find valuable information about the week ahead of them.
Junior Shooting Sports keeps producing winners
ANOKA — Megan Jaros has been in youth shooting for five years. Her father had been looking for an activity for her.
National Commander Seehafer speaks at Moorhead Post 21
MOORHEAD — Purpose and relevance.
Mail Call: Tax cuts for charities is the top priority
Veterans service organizations, athletic associations, fire-relief associations, nonprofits, bars, and restaurants with charitable gambling operations became very concerned about their futures with the passing of the Minnesota legislature’s tax omnibus bill.
Mail Call: Taking knee is disrespectable to war dead
I attended the basketball game on Dec. 28, 2023, at the Moorhead holiday basketball tournament, between Osseo and Dilworth/Glyndon/Felton. As much as the game was very entertaining, I was appalled at the behavior of six of the Osseo team during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Scouting Committee meets in Apple Valley
The Department of Minnesota Scouting Committee met at 10 a.m. March 9 at Apple Valley Post 1776 for the purpose of reviewing and selecting the 2024 Eagle Scout of the Year scholarship winner and conducting other Scouting Committee business.