American Legion
Be sure to hear the national commander speak
ST. PAUL — American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. comes to Minnesota the last full week of March. The route weaves from the Twin Cities metro to southern Minnesota, back to the metro, then westward.
Registration is open for Legionville
BRAINERD — Make the most out of summer with programs that enable kids to get outdoors, meet new friends and learn lifelong skills. Campers may be sponsored and tuition paid by an American Legion post, school, other community organization, or an adult such as a parent or guardian.
Bowling tournament is set for this spring
DAYTON — The 79th annual Minnesota American Legion Family Bowling Tournament will be March 29 to April 27. Singles and doubles leagues bowl at 11 a.m. Saturdays. Teams bowl at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and noon Sundays.
Fernlund endorsed for Alternate National Executive Committeeman
Thomas A. Fernlund has been endorsed by Silver Star Post 428 in Waite Park for Alternate National Executive Committeeman for 2025-2027.
More taxes for Mora post?
MORA — American Legion Post 201 in Mora has no bar or restaurant. It has a small piece of land with a veterans memorial on it, and a building which displays local veteran-related memorabilia, like a museum. It functions as a meeting space.
Mead endorsed for department chaplain
Earl C. Hill Post 550 in Bloomington has endorsed James W. Mead for Department of Minnesota chaplain in 2025-26.
Gary Richardson backed for department sergeant-at-arms
Gary Richardson has been endorsed by his post, Mahtomedi/Willernie Post 507, to run for the office of sergeant-at-arms for the Department of Minnesota for 2025. He has been an American Legion member for 26 continuous years.
Hassing endorsed for Alternate National Executive Committeeman
Paul J. Hassing has been endorsed by Earl C. Hill Post 550 Bloomington for Alternate National Executive Committeeman for the two-year term of 2025-2027.
Chester Bird Post 523 to fly west to site of a former Red Lobster
GOLDEN VALLEY — Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 in Golden Valley announced on Jan. 31 the selling of its post home to Breck School.
VA secretary makes pledge to American Legion: ‘No cuts to benefits’
WASHINGTON — With issues swirling in each day’s news cycle, new Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins addressed members of The American Legion from all across the United States in the Washington Hilton’s famous International Ballroom on Feb. 24.
Commander: Trips to D.C., St. Paul have been worth it
I’ve just returned from the 2025 Washington Conference where we had 18 Legion Family members attend. We met with our congressional representatives and presented American Legion National Legislative Priorities.
Oratorical Contest champion repeats
ANOKA — For the second year in a row, Elijah Cox of Walker won the Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest Finals. They were held Saturday, Feb. 22.