American Legion
Chester Bird Post 523 announces sale of its building
GOLDEN VALLEY — Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 in Golden Valley announced today the selling of its post home to Breck School.
Membership Director: Rising costs are challenging all across the USA, and for members
As you know, this is the time of year that we start our membership slide. As of today, we are in 10th place for membership in the country, and it would really be great to get back into the top five.
Bill calls for zero property taxes for posts
ST. PAUL — Posts of veteran service organizations do so much charitable work for their local communities, yet meanwhile struggle with the burden of property taxes.
Sweetheart Rally coming up Feb. 8
ROYALTON — The Sweetheart Rally takes place Saturday, Feb. 8, at Royalton Post 137. This one starts at 11 a.m., with a noon meal and a program to follow.
Commander: Congratulations to Minnesota American Legion member Pete Hegseth
The American Legion Department of Minnesota had the great honor on Saturday, Jan. 25, of witnessing one of our own members confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense.
Commander’s Project is at 49 percent
His project raises money for the the Veterans Defense Project, a nonprofit that defends veterans and aims to expand veterans courts across the state and nation.
TALMN News Network – Episode 2 – Carla Tappainer Department of Minnesota Membership Director
On this podcast we welcome Carla Tappainner the Department of Minnesota Membership Director 2024-202 5 to talk about her experience with National Legions College and her plans as Membership Director. Kelley and Jennifer will also talk about some of the American Legion Programs coming up soon. Oratorical, Legion Baseball, Legion Fastpitch softball and others.
Charitable gambling revenue across Minnesota rose 9 percent
ROCHESTER — Revenue rose in the realm of charitable gambling in Minnesota in fiscal year 2024 by 9 percent compared to the previous year, reaching a net of $712 million and allowing Minnesota charities to increase donations by $6 million.
See how top American Legion posts performed in charitable gambling in FY2024
These numbers come from the Gambling Control Board and are for the year ending June 30, 2024.
10th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
Thank you to everyone who opened their post homes to me the week of Veterans Day. I began my week participating in a flag-raising with Department Vice Commander Bill Gordon at Magnus Veterans Foundation in Dayton on Friday, Nov. 8.
9th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
As the 2024 calendar year comes to an end, our membership goals continue to improve as we move forward into 2025. Please keep up the great work. Our membership numbers for our district are still meeting or exceeding our Legion goals.
6th District Commander’s December 2024 Report
So now we are in the heart of the holiday season. Veterans Day and membership celebrations are behind us. Hunters are all in from the woods, and we are all stuffed like Thanksgiving turkeys. I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe autumn filled with blessings and success.