American Legion
House Tax Committee passes sports betting bill with charitable tax relief
ST. PAUL — The sports betting bill, which features tax breaks for charitable gambling valued at $40 million a year, moved on Tuesday, April 30, after a hearing in the House Tax Committee.
Forest Lake Post 225 remodels its post home
FOREST LAKE — Forest Lake Post 225 dedicated its remodeled post home on Thursday, April 25, with a ribbon cutting, champagne and many local officials.
St. Michael Post 567 participates in Mass for veterans
A service called the Children’s & Veterans Mass was held at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church on Jan. 31 in St. Michael, with many members of St. Michael Post 567 participating.
Pipestone Post 6 competes in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports
On Jan. 27, Pipestone American Legion Post 6 1st Vice Commander Chris Hoss judged the Pipestone County 4-H Shooting Sports Team & Individual Postal Match, Round 1, in the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program.
Apple Valley welcomes home Vietnam veterans
Apple Valley Post 1776 held its annual Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans Celebration on March 30, with a short program from Commander Bernie Baumann, along with prayer, pledge and other messages.
Mail Call: Legionnaire needs to keep print edition
In reading the letter regarding putting the Legionnaire online, I have some comments.
ALR Director: Fund 85 Run to start in Pipestone
Happy spring! I had a great time in Montgomery earlier this month for the Appreciation Rally. This was the last rally of this Legion year. Boy, has this year gone by fast.
Mail call: Letter about taking a knee was spot-on
Many thanks to fellow veteran Jeff Miller and his letter to the editor, “Taking knee is disrespectful to war dead,” in the March 2024 issue.
Minnesota Boys State is June 9-15; register now
There is still time for young men to register to take part in this event. Doing so at www.mnboysstate.org, they can find valuable information about the week ahead of them.
Junior Shooting Sports keeps producing winners
ANOKA — Megan Jaros has been in youth shooting for five years. Her father had been looking for an activity for her.