Tim Engstrom
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President: National President Pam Ray to visit Minnesota
We achieved the 85 percent needed for the National Merit Medallion! We did it because of you the members, unit and district membership chairman, and our department membership chairman Kollett Kaehlert.
Hutchinson Unit 96 holds meat raffles at brewery
On Fridays, Hutchinson Unit 96 holds a monthly meat raffle at the 3BC Brewery.
Veterans Day on the Hill is April 23
American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley and Disabled American Veterans National Commander Coleman Nee are set to speak.
Mail Call: Consider the Naval Academy for college
The U.S. Naval Academy is one of five public-service academies offering education to high school graduates who are U.S. citizens.
Fund 85 Ride to begin in New Ulm, head west, back to Waseca
Across Minnesota, members of the American Legion Riders continue to make a meaningful impact — from raising awareness of veteran issues to engaging with local communities through service, charity and fellowship.
VA Physician and Provider of the Year work at Minneapolis VA
WASHINGTON — Dr. Karen Armbrust and nurse practitioner Amy Stanwood of the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System were honored by The American Legion for their excellent care to veterans.
Mail Call: A response to the commander
This editorial is in response to commentary by Commander Linda Dvorak in The Minnesota Legionnaire.
Gambling managers unite!
NORTH ST. PAUL —North St. Paul Post 39 is hosting an evening for gambling managers to hang out with gambling managers. This includes assistant gambling managers, too.
Ironton Post 443 donates to Commander’s Project
President Robin Dorf and Commander Linda Dvorak stand for a photo with Ironton Post 443 Gambling Manager Anthony Koop.
Joint Testimonial Dinner coming in June
NEW PRAGUE — The date for the Joint Testimonial Dinner for both the department commander and president has been determined.
Mail Call: Can national commander come to Eagle’s Healing Nest?
I just read the article in the February 2026 issue about our national commander touring Minnesota. I am sending this message to suggest that he considers taking a little extra time after his lunch in Long Prairie and travel just an extra 20 minutes to Sauk Centre to tour The Eagle’s Healing Nest.
New Ulm Post 132 to see namesake hero buried
NEW ULM — Siefert-Bianchi Post 132 has existed since 1919. Here is story behind the second name in its title.