Tim Engstrom
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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
ALR Director: Pro-active approach is key to future
R-resourceful; I-incredible: D-determined; E-excellent; R-reliable; and S-sensational = RIDERS.
USS Ward gun removed from Capitol grounds
A forklift removes the USS Ward Gun 3 from the grounds of the State Capitol Complex on Sept. 2 during a ceremony observing 80 years since V-J Day.
Membership theme will celebrate America turning 250 years old
Hello, I am Kollett Kaehlert, your 2025-2026 department membership chairman. I am from Mankato Unit 11 in the 2nd District and have been an Auxiliary member for 43 years.
Riders raise $63,000 for veterans in need
PAYNESVILLE — The Minnesota American Legion Riders kicked off their big fundraising ride on July 23 at Forest Lake Post 225 and ended it at Paynesville Post 241 on July 26.
President: Working our programs promotes ALA
Welcome to the 2025-2026 American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota year!
3 goals for membership in 2025-26
I am Joe Bares of Jordan Post 3. Commander Linda Dvorak has asked me to be the membership director for her one-year term. Here are my three goals for membership this year: