Tim Engstrom
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Wilson endorsed for 2nd vice president
Hope Wilson has been endorsed for the position of 2nd vice president of the American Legion Auxiliary by Unit 278 in Brandon and the 7th District Executive Committee.
Connections made at Boys State last a lifetime
I read of a number of Veterans Day programs and attended one myself. Very inspiring!
Grittner endorsed for department vice commander
Kriesel-Jacobsen Post 560 in Zimmerman has endorsed Frank Grittner for Department of Minnesota vice commander for 2026-2027.
Knutson endorsed for department chaplain
Pederson-Tripp Post 357 of Ashby has endorsed Dean Knutson for the office of department chaplain for the 2026-27 membership year.
Membership director: What is post retention?
You hear people giving membership reports with renewal percentages. How are renewals calculated?
President: Thank you for a successful Fall Conference
Did you attend Fall Conference? Did you like the new look and feel? Thursday evening was well-attended, and a lot of information was shared. Thank you to Carol Kottom, Judy Ackerman, Christie Avant and Nancy Lewison with North Star Honor Flight for your informative presentations.
New ADSO: Meet the new ADSO
For the many of you who do not know me, my name is Jason Storm. I was hired six months ago as the American Legion’s assistant department service officer (aka ADSO) for the Department of Minnesota.
ALR Director: Way to go, Zimmerman!
I would like to begin by acknowledging my appreciation to Department Commander Linda Dvorak and Department President Robin Dorf for the invitation to bring greetings on behalf of the Minnesota American Legion Riders at the general sessions for both the Legion and Auxiliary during the annual Fall Conference. It was an honor to do this and hopefully, I represented the Legion Riders proudly.
All-Family Events Calendar
Dec. 6: Pearl Harbor Rally, Buffalo Post 270
NECman: Entire Legion must learn the 4 rules
At the Fall NEC meeting in Indianapolis, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey stressed two main issues.
Chaplain: Deer hunt at Legionville unforgettable
It is one hunt I will never forget — from the guides assisting in the awesome eight deer stands to the ATV drivers dropping us off and picking us up.
SAL successfully hosts 1st disabled veterans turkey hunt
LEGIONVILLE — The first three disabled veterans to participate in the first SAL Detachment of Minnesota Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt at Legionville were Bernard Vail of Waconia Post 150, Matt Berens of Hopkins Post 320 and Ted Berg of Springfield Post 257.