Tim Engstrom
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Memorial sought for USS St. Paul
ST. PAUL — The USS St. Paul Association plans to hold its final reunion in St. Paul in 2027. But its remaining members and associated family want to have more than a reunion. They hope to dedicate a memorial, too.
Golden Valley Post 523 constructs a new club, sells old one to Breck School
GOLDEN VALLEY — In the 1990s, the Breck School approached Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 about its land. The post home was on 4.5 acres just off the southwest side of the private school’s campus.
VA secretary tells American Legion National Convention that care backlogs are being reduced
TAMPA, Fla. — VA Secretary Doug Collins told the 106th American Legion Convention gathered in Tampa: “It’s a new day at the VA.”
President: Project is Honor Flight; goal is $35,000
The 2025 National American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Tampa, Fla., was an exciting time to remind me of why I love being a part of this organization. Hearing how others serve our veterans, time spent with friends, reconnecting with friends across the country, and making memories. The time flies by so quickly.
Bring donations for St. Cloud Stand Down to the Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — One of the activities at the Department Fall Conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, will be a service project.
Commander: National Security is at local level, too
The American Legion was founded in 1919 by war-weary World War I veterans. They first met in Paris in March 1919 after Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Teddy Roosevelt, proposed the idea of creating an organization for veterans.
Of the way we were …
As the memory book chairman this year, I am asking everyone to send me pictures of President Robin Dorf during her year in office.
AEF Silent Auction & Bake Sale
The Silent Auction to support the Auxiliary Emergency Fund is back again this year at Fall Conference.
Poppy Contest to be held at Fall Conference
We have the tradition of doing two poppy contests at Fall Conference and Department Convention. I hope to make them fun so everyone will feel like participating.
Motivational speaker John Kriesel to speak at Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — The featured speaker for the Minnesota American Legion Fall Conference will be St. Paul Park Post 98 member and motivational speaker John Kriesel.
Who has the best ribs?
ELK RIVER — Legion Social’s Jennifer Cole is heading up the second annual MN American Legions Rib Cook-Off.
All-Family Events Calendar
Oct. 1-2: John Zgoda Deer Hunt, Legionville