Tim Engstrom
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Dundee Post 386 celebrates 70-year member
Cletus Freking celebrated 70 years of American Legion membership with Dundee Post 386 veterans, friends and family.
American Legion celebrates America250 with USA 250 Challenge
American Legion National Commander Dan Wiley, American Legion Auxiliary National President Pam Ray and Sons of The American Legion National Commander Bill Clancy are leading the yearlong celebration honoring our nation on the 250 Birthday. You can join The American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge at http://www.legion.org/usa250
Montevideo Riders Chapter 39 purchases emergency trauma blankets
Montevideo American Legion Riders Chapter 59 partners with SAL Squadron 59 and Auxiliary Unit 59.
St. Michael Post 567 participates in Albertville Friendly City Days
The post had a float with the Statue of Liberty, highlighting the post’s Liberty Restaurant.
ALR Director: Minnesota ALR recognized in Tampa
We had another successful Fund 85 Ride the last weekend in July. Fund 85 is the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund.
Know the organization behind the CVSOs
NISSWA — Many veterans across the Land of 10,000 Lakes are aware of the existence of county veteran service officers, dedicated county employees who help veterans file and receive their earned benefits.
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.