American Legion Riders
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.
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.
The Pearl Harbor Rally is coming up
BUFFALO — Mark it on the calendar. The Pearl Harbor Rally is Dec. 6 at Buffalo Post 270.
All-Family Events Calendar
Find out what's on the horizon for Minnesota American Legion Family events.
Montevideo Riders Chapter 39 purchases emergency trauma blankets
Montevideo American Legion Riders Chapter 59 partners with SAL Squadron 59 and Auxiliary Unit 59.
ALR Director: Minnesota ALR recognized in Tampa
We had another successful Fund 85 Ride the last weekend in July. Fund 85 is the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund.
Bring donations for St. Cloud Stand Down to the Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — One of the activities at the Department Fall Conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, will be a service project.
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.
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.
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.
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.