Tim Engstrom
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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:
Department Convention elects Linda Dvorak 4 years after Mark Dvorak’s term
WILLMAR — Delegates to the 106th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention in Willmar elected a new statewide commander on the final day, July 12.
Commander: The mission is focus on the Four Pillars
I want to thank you for the opportunity to be your department commander. My theme for the year is “Back to the Basics – The Four Pillars.”