American Legion
10th District leaders to hold big get-together
OSSEO — The 10th District commander, the other commander, the president and the director are hosting one big testimonial dinner on May 31 at Osseo-Maple Grove Post 172.
DSO: A message for post commanders …
I hope this finds you well. I am reaching out to you today on behalf of The American Legion to request your support for our Minnesota veterans.
NECman: Time to let someone else be NECman
Commander Carl Moon’s testimonial dinner in Walker was well-attended for a job well done by our commander.
Kentucky Derby party slated for Lino Lakes Post 566
LINO LAKES — Post 566 in Lino Lakes will host the “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby Party at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
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Legion Baseball celebrates its 100th season
I wanted to share with the readers what National American Legion HQ put on its website about Minnesota American Legion Baseball:
Epilogue to Mora Post 201 story
MORA — A story in the March 2025 issue detailed how Mora American Legion Post 201 was being forced to pay $7,000 in commercial property taxes even though it has no bar or banquet business. It is a veterans memorial next to a building with military depictions, existing solely on donations.
Mail Call: That building is more than just a building
The American Legion was founded in 1919 and was recognized by Congress that year with a national charter. The organization was created to advocate for veterans of World War I.
Chaplain: Morality and belief can’t be legislated
A command sergeant major, I worked for during my Army active-duty time in the 1980s commented how confused he was over religious and faith expression. As a military leader during his tour in Vietnam, he would have to discipline pagans if caught practicing solstice events.
Sign up today for the Department Convention
WILLMAR — Registration is open for the 106th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention.
‘Be the One’ mobile app to be part of MDVA suicide prevention
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Legion, in February, rolled out its “Be the One” mobile app aimed at assisting veterans in crisis in an effort to reduce suicides.