Tim Engstrom
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National commander is coming to Veterans Day on the Hill
This year, the tour runs from northwest Minnesota through the center of the state and ends in the Cities. It stops in the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th districts.
The Minnesota Patriots Podcast talks about gambling
Mike Parry & Kristy Janigo talk with Rachel Jenner of ACM and the Maple Grove Fire Relief Association about changes to electronic gambling,
American Legion Department of Minnesota welcomes 2024
Join us on "The Road Ahead."
Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Brad Lindsay to serve as commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Lindsay has been serving as temporary commissioner since September.
Minnesota American Legion Foundation and Hastings Post 47 team up to provide minivan to veteran
HASTINGS — Members of American Legion Post 47 in Hastings joined forces with Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Cottage Grove Lions Club and the Minnesota American Legion Foundation to help acquire a motor vehicle for a veteran in need.
Senate approves defense bill with largest pay raise for troops in 22 years
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a compromise $886 billion defense bill on Wednesday that will give service members the largest pay raise in more than two decades and invest in efforts to counter threats around the world.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Patriots Podcast host Mike Parry reads the classic Christmas poem.
American Legion provides 500-plus pheasants to veterans in the homes
This year is the 82nd year in a row of the Minnesota American Legion providing this specialty to the veterans in the homes.
Pearl Harbor Rally brought out camaraderie
Time was allotted for members to announce their intentions to run for offices. Elections are at the department and detachment conventions in July.
Brain Science Committee approves two scholarships
The American Legion Brain Science Committee approves the two candidates for receiving scholarships.
Ashby hosts walleye dinner
Members from Ashby Post 357 prepare a walleye dinner for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home.