Tim Engstrom
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10th District Commander’s Report
Greetings. The fall colors are impressive this time of year. As you relax and read this please think back, to when you first decided to join your local American Legion post.
6th District Commander’s Report
Especially this year since I have the privilege of serving our Big 6th District alongside my wife, Wendy, our 6th District Auxiliary president. Truly, it is an example of my theme, “Together We Can!”
4th District Commander’s Report
Hello, 4th District Legionnaires! I am Vice Commander Daniel Bronk filling in for Commander Jon Haworth.
3rd District Commander’s Report
I got to attend the NSFR weekend at Camp Ripley and the Open House there. It gave me a chance to meet with my fellow district commanders and talk to many individuals and families about The American Legion. This event is great way to learn what is going on with all the districts.
2nd District Commander’s Report
I highly recommend attending this event if you have not already, so much to learn, so many to enjoy being in the company of.
1st District Commander’s Report
Our longtime Adjutant and Past District Commander Wayne Hammon has stepped down from all Legion activities due to the medical issues his wife, Past District President Sharon, is undergoing. Wayne will be missed but Sharon needs him now more than the Legion does.
WWII History Round Table: 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
End of Pacific War – V-J Day Program 80th Anniversary. JOHN McMANUS, Author of TO THE END OF THE EARTH and JON PARSHALL will be joined by Veterans of the War in the Pacific to discuss the decision to drop the Atomic Bomb and the factors that led to the surrender of Japan to end World War II
NS/FR Committee visits the late Susan Edwards
Members of the committee and district commanders, along with other members sent from the districts, line up for a photo at the State Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to the late Susan Edwards of Nisswa Post 627.
See which posts won Community Service Awards
Community Service Chairman Tom Clabo announced Community Service Winners at the Department Convention in July.
Junior Fun Weekend was filled with, well, fun
LEGIONVILLE — The 15th Annual Junior Fun Weekend was held Aug. 8-10 at Legionville in Brainerd.
Meet Minnesota 2025-26 Department Leadership
Ever want to see them all at once? Here you go ...
Speak to local service clubs about Boys State
Zander Carbonneau, one of Minnesota’s Boys Nation Senators, spoke to Luverne’s Rotary Club of his experience in Washington, D.C., in July.