Tim Engstrom
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Minnesota teams bounced out at regional tournament
FARGO — The Carpetland Rugs of Lincoln, Neb., Post 500 will represent the Central Plains region in the American Legion World Series. The baseball team defeated the West Fargo Patriots 6-3 in the Central Plains Regional Tournament championship game Sunday.
Ryder Peace wins Wannamaker Award
ST. MICHAEL — While the focus of the Minnesota Division I American Legion Baseball Tournament was securing the team title, members of the Post 2 team from Shakopee were pleased to have one of their own, outfielder Ryder Peace, as the Fred Wannamaker Award winner.
Hunting, fishing licenses to be $5 for many disabled veterans
ST. PAUL — The biggest disappointment of the legislative session is this:
New London-Spicer Posts 537 & 545 wins the Div. II Sr. State Tournament
ELY — In the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. II Sr. State Tournament, New London-Spicer Posts 537 & 545 won the title by a score of 8-1 against Montevideo Post 59.
Burnsville wins the championship at the Div. I Jr. State Tournament
BLOOMINGTON — The Burnsville Post 1700 Junior Rattlers took home the trophy in the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Div. I Jr. State Tournament at Red Haddox Field on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Fairmont Post 36 took home the Legion Softball title
FAIRMONT — Fairmont Post 36 not only hosted the Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball State Tournament, but they won it, too.
NECman: Is there anything else for the good of the Legion?
American Legion Baseball is preparing for postseason tournaments. Good wishes to all of our American Legion Baseball teams. We appreciate your continued participation in this program. Maybe this year is the year we get a team in the American Legion World Series? We sure enjoy watching this sport.
President: Let’s all recognize, respect and remember
This year has flown by. Department Convention is right around the corner. Please make plans to attend and hear about the accomplishments of our members, units, districts and the department. I can’t wait to celebrate the success of the Minnesota American Legion Family with all of you.
Director: Members have key role in gambling
The Gambling Control Board wants licensed organizations to successfully raise funds for good causes. But to achieve that goal, we need the help of their members. Time and again, we see that organizations with the most gambling problems often have the least membership involvement.
Gun 3 from USS Ward to move away from Capitol
ST. PAUL — The gun that fired the first American shot at an enemy in World War II is moving.
Shakopee flips the script to win state baseball title
ST. MICHAEL — For Minnesota kids who grow up playing baseball, there is always the fantasy that you will deliver the winning hit in a championship game.
Levi Fry is a man of many hats in St. Michael Legion program
ST. MICHAEL — As a man wearing many hats in the St. Michael American Legion program, Levi Fry is finishing one of the busiest weeks of his life.