American Legion
Guest Column: Thanks for 2 great years as district commander
The past two years as district commander have been a whirlwind. I’ve only been a member of The American Legion for three years so becoming commander was like drinking from a fire cannon.
Counselor: Minnesota Boys State is not a military camp
We experienced a great week in June at St. John’s University. We also learned there are misconceptions about the American Legion Boys State program.
What about the rallies?
There were talks of bringing back the Harvest Rally for the Saturday of Camporee.
It’s Camporee Time!
LEGIONVILLE — The annual Camporee takes place Sept. 9-13 at Legionville Education Center north of Brainerd.
Guest Column: Where is wisdom to be found in the world?
Wisdom always wins. Applying brain knowledge with timing, listening, feeling and sensing adds up to intelligence and in biblical times the old men who would sit at the front gate, available to ask questions to assist.
Minnesota American Legion Bowling scores
Men’s Team Competition. There were 63 teams.
Membership Director: Do you know that most important Legionnaire in The American Legion is you?
As Commander Pam Krill and I began preparing for this membership year, we found ourselves returning to one simple thought.
A free app for post activities
WILLMAR — Park Rapids Post 212 Commander Kasey Krautkremer wanted to publicize his post’s activities and menu specials.
Thanks for 2 great years as district commander
The past two years as district commander have been a whirlwind. I’ve only been a member of The American Legion for three years so becoming commander was like drinking from a fire cannon.
Delegates elect Pam Krill the next department commander
WILLMAR — It’s running gag in the Minnesota American Legion: Call Jan Ekert “Pam’s mom,” and call Pam Krill, “Jan’s daughter.”
Meet the new chaplain: Mom, chaplain, community member
As your newly elected department chaplain, I want to say thank you to all those who placed their trust in me to serve in this capacity. It is humbling, and I pray that I will bring to this a sense of the sacred in all of who we are and the work before us.
Commander: ‘You Matter’ is the theme for 2026-27
Those two words have become more than a slogan — they have become the foundation of everything I hope to accomplish this year.