American Legion
Director: Members have key role in gambling
The Gambling Control Board wants licensed organizations to successfully raise funds for good causes. But to achieve that goal, we need the help of their members. Time and again, we see that organizations with the most gambling problems often have the least membership involvement.
Resolutions of the 2025 Department Convention
RESOLVED, all veterans be allowed free access to Minnesota State Parks and be it further ...
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: Join Minnesota American Legion College at Camp Ripley
The Minnesota American Legion College returns this April at Camp Ripley, offering Legionnaires across the state an outstanding opportunity to sharpen their leadership skills, gain practical knowledge, and build lasting connections.
1st District Commander’s June 2025 report
Reflecting on the past two years of being a district commander and doing the job with PTSD has been a profound experience. It is a testament to the strength of character and resilience that can emerge from the most challenging circumstances.
2nd District Commander’s June 2025 report
No matter how large or small your post is, we all have a voice. If you don’t show up, you can’t complain about what happens at the convention.
3rd District Commander’s June 2025 report
Here we are heading into our convention season. We need one big membership push to get us over the hump. The end of the month (June) we start all over with the 2026 membership packets. The 3rd District convention went off well.
4th District Commander’s June 2025 report
There’s a lot of talk about the 4th and 5th District merging. People mainly want this to happen because they can’t find people that want to take leadership positions in posts and district positions.
6th District Commander’s June 2025 report
Here we are at the time of year where we are trying to wrap up the Legion year. Our joint 6th District leadership testimonial was recently held at St. Augusta Post 621.
7th District Commander’s June 2025 report
As we reflect on the achievements of District 7 in 2024-25, the commitment to youth development through programs like the American Legion Junior Shooting program has been a standout highlight.
8th District Commander’s June 2025 report
I hope everyone had the opportunity to reflect on this past Memorial Day.
9th District Commander’s June 2025 report
All right, post commanders, post adjutants and post membership directors, now that your post elections have concluded, we must ensure that all your post forms (PORs & CPRs) have been filled out properly and sent to the department for updating ASAP.
10th District Commander’s June 2025 report
Thank you to everyone who came to St. Paul for Veterans Day on the Hill April 9. Approximately 650 veterans were there to advocate for our legislative priorities. By the time you receive this issue of the Legionnaire, the 2025 session will have ended. (Well, sort of.)