American Legion
Commander: Who wants to win an ice-fishing pole?
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the posts that stepped up during the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota, as well as those that came out to meet and greet the national commander.
Membership Director: Who wins box seats at the St. Paul Saints game?
The winners for my St. Paul Saints baseball contest, each winning two tickets to sit with Department Commander Linda Dvorak in a special box suite on May 22, are:
‘Life is short’ says 104-year-old veteran
ALBERT LEA — Freeborn County’s oldest veteran celebrated his 104th birthday the morning of March 12 with a party at Albert Lea American Legion Post 56.
Commander: Wear the National Guard sash anyway
The American Legion in Minnesota gives its full support to Fertile-Beltrami High School senior Beau Durand to wear an Army National Guard sash at graduation.
Chaplain: Farewell to our favorite Navy captain
Welcome to springtime in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. As the farm fields are planted and the city folk’s gardens are sowed, we can pray for an exceptional weather pattern for corn, soybeans and produce to feed many — and for pheasant growth, my favorite past time in the fall.
Counselor: Meet Minnesota’s future leaders at Boys State
Enrollment numbers for the 2026 session of Minnesota’s American Legion Boys State are growing!
Mail Call: The editor was right for once
Editor Tim Engstrom, your article in the April Legionnaire is right on.
Mail Call: It’s not too late to send boys to Boys State
Boys State 2026 is just around the corner, June 14-20, and we need your help!
Gessler backed for department historian
On March 2, Spam Post 570 in Austin endorsed Sandy Gessler for department historian.
Commander: Why The American Legion left Minnesota Outdoors
Questions have been raised regarding The American Legion Department of Minnesota’s decision to resign its seat on the board of directors of Minnesota Veterans Outdoors. I want to provide a clear explanation.
Mail Call: Boys Stater accepted to Air Force Academy
I’m pleased to share some good news regarding our son, Riley Scherping, a 2025 Minnesota Boys State attendee.
National commander: Cannabis research will aid veterans
THIEF RIVER FALLS — “Be the One” remains The American Legion’s No. 1 mission, said National Commander Dan K. Wiley. Calling for research into medical marijuana is part of that mission.