Tim Engstrom
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St. Paul has 4 players in Baseball Hall of Fame, and all 4 played Legion ball
With Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January, the Fabulous 4th District has four Legion Baseball alumni who are in the hall.
DSO: A challenge for heroes: St. Augusta Post 621 vs. Hastings Post 47
In the heartland of Minnesota, where communities thrive on the spirit of giving, two American Legion posts embarked on a remarkable mission. It all began with a challenge — a challenge to make a difference in the lives of veterans, their families and the entire community.
‘Just because you have a blue hat, it doesn’t mean you don’t know anything’
MONTGOMERY — American Legion members who wear blue caps matter the most, said American Legion National Vice Commander Raymond Vail at the Appreciation Rally on March 2 at Montgomery Post 79.
ALR Director: Where should the Fund 85 Run start and end?
We are beginning to plan the Fund 85 Run for July 25-28 with the kickoff party on July 24. This year the run will be around southern Minnesota.
Column: If you want it done, give it to a Son
March also brings our yearly Spring Conference. This year it will be at Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, sponsored by SAL Squadron 225. This will be on Friday, March 15 (Finance and Executive Board meetings) and Saturday, March 16 for general membership. Registration cost is $20 and includes lunch.
Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants tour Midwestern states
All concerts are free and open to the public though tickets are required.
One of the final Tarawa veterans recalls battle from 80 years ago
ALBERT LEA — On a hot November day 80 years ago, 21-year-old Pfc. Lupe Gasca found himself on the other side of the world, wading through a chest deep lagoon with Japanese bullets hitting the water to his left and right. Now 101 years old, the lifelong resident of Albert Lea recalls his involvement in one of the defining battles of World War II — the Battle of Tarawa.
Mail Call: Thanks for the airmen poem
Sending a shout-out to Sharon Brunette, New Prague Post 45.
Mail Call: It’s stunning how much the state gets
The January Issue of the Minnesota Legionnaire had a small but insightful article on American Legion post-level charitable gambling.
Chaplain: Faith is a powerful way to face anxiety
Anxiety as explained in the dictionary is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about an event or circumstance that has an uncertain outcome.
Minnesota Commander: Credit belongs to members and supporters
We have the honor of hosting National Commander Daniel Seehafer from April 14 through the 18. Please look at the website for locations and see if you can attend any of his stops. We need to show him how great the Department of Minnesota is. The national commander will be at Veterans Day on the Hill on April 17.