Tim Engstrom
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Commander: Americanism is more than waving flags
Thank you to all who attended the Fall Conference. The turnout was outstanding, the speakers and classes were great, and I hope everyone learned a lot! If you have comments or would like to see other subjects taught at the Fall Conference, please let me know.
National HQ encourages Army-Navy watch parties
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion is proud to be an associate sponsor of the Army-Navy Game, happening on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Albert Lea wins bid to be start for national motorcycle ride
ALBERT LEA — Glenville American Legion Riders Chapter 264 submitted a winning proposal to have Albert Lea be the launch and endpoint on the Nation of Patriots Tour, a national motorcycle run that gathers financial support for disabled veterans and their families.
Veterans Day at Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley Post 1776 provided colors at a Veterans Day observance at Apple Valley High School.
Department senior vice commander proposed
ST. CLOUD — At the Department Executive Committee in St. Cloud on Oct. 23, Commander Linda Dvorak wanted to readdress the forming of a department officer position called “senior vice commander.”
Should Minnesota Legion district lines be redrawn?
ST. CLOUD ─ The Department Executive Committee on Oct. 23 approved forming an ad hoc committee to explore redistricting, mainly for the sake of merging the 4th and 5th districts of the Minnesota American Legion.
John Kriesel: ‘Life is good, even when we think it is not’
ST. CLOUD ─ John Kriesel joined the Minnesota National Guard on his 17th birthday after watching U.S. forces on TV in the Persian Gulf War ─ not just a stint but as a career.
Meet the leading candidate for 2026-27 national commander
Bowen served 20 years in Army air defense artillery in a career spanning from Vietnam to the Global War on Terrorism. He did tours in Saudi Arabia and Germany, retiring as a chief warrant officer 3.
Veterans Day Film Festival to follow ceremonies across Minnesota
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, communities across Minnesota will come together for the statewide Veterans Day Film Festival, a free event honoring the service and sacrifice of Minnesota’s veterans. The film festivals will occur in Mankato, Stillwater and Little Falls.
9th District Commander’s Report
Greetings from the 9th District!
8th District Commander’s Report
As of this writing, we are still looking for a district chaplain.
7th District Commander’s Report
My theme this term is “Veterans First,” and my project is the Honor Flight of Minnesota, North Dakota.