Tim Engstrom
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O’Bar endorsed for department historian
Karen O’Bar has been endorsed by William Larson Post 366 in Bertha for department historian for the year 2024-2025 year. O’Bar served in U.S. Army from 1985 to 2009.
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NECman: Listen to your body when something’s not normal
The Washington Conference is history. A big thank-you to Kristy Janigo, as our Legislative Committee chairwoman. She did a fantastic job.
Olson endorsed for department vice commander
Winnebago American Legion Post 82 endorses Randy R. Olson for the position of Department of Minnesota Vice Commander for the 2nd and 7th districts for the year 2024-25.
Registration is open for the Department of Minnesota Convention
WILLMAR — The 105th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention is July 11-13 at the Willmar Conference Center, with some standing committees meeting on July 10. Willmar Post 167 is hosting.
Eagan Post 594 send 6 to district convention
The team from Daniel R. Olson Post 594 in Eagan had the most attendees at the 3rd District Convention.
86 years as an American Legion Auxiliary member!
Auxiliary Unit 25 presented a plaque to Carol Parker honoring her 86 years as an Auxiliary member.
There are many April youth options
I know it can be hard to identify those in your communities that are military families. Word of mouth can be the most effective way. You could set up a family day for them or just a Kids Day event so spouses can have a day for themselves.
Ackerman endorsed for department president
The Schwieger-Kahler Unit 522 in Northrop proudly endorses Judith “Judy” Ackerman for the office of President of the Department of Minnesota for 2024-2025.
Let’s show support for National President Lisa Williamson
There are several events to look forward to in Minnesota’s American Legion Family.
Pilgrimage to Tomb of Abraham Lincoln
Several people from Minnesota attended the National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Ill., on Feb. 11 and 12.
Know the 5 W’s of community service
Who do we serve? Veterans, active-duty military and their families, senior citizens, children and youth, families, everyone in our communities being inclusive to all.