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Go to Guest column: The importance of committees

Guest column: The importance of committees

Committees are vital to The American Legion because they keep our mission moving forward.

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Bowling Tournament is coming up

DAYTON — The Minnesota State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament is set for March 28 to April 26 at Sundance Lanes in Dayton.

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Connections made at Boys State last a lifetime

I read of a number of Veterans Day programs and attended one myself.  Very inspiring!

Go to Grittner endorsed for department vice commander

Grittner endorsed for department vice commander

Kriesel-Jacobsen Post 560 in Zimmerman has endorsed Frank Grittner for Department of Minnesota vice commander for 2026-2027.

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Knutson endorsed for department chaplain

Pederson-Tripp Post 357 of Ashby has endorsed Dean Knutson for the office of department chaplain for the 2026-27 membership year.

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Membership director: What is post retention?

You hear people giving membership reports with renewal percentages. How are renewals calculated?

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New ADSO: Meet the new ADSO

For the many of you who do not know me, my name is Jason Storm. I was hired six months ago as the American Legion’s assistant department service officer (aka ADSO) for the Department of Minnesota.

Go to NECman: Entire Legion must learn the 4 rules

NECman: Entire Legion must learn the 4 rules

At the Fall NEC meeting in Indianapolis, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey stressed two main issues.

Go to Chaplain: Deer hunt at Legionville unforgettable

Chaplain: Deer hunt at Legionville unforgettable

It is one hunt I will never forget — from the guides assisting in the awesome eight deer stands to the ATV drivers dropping us off and picking us up.

Commander: Americanism is more than waving flags

Thank you to all who attended the Fall Conference. The turnout was outstanding, the speakers and classes were great, and I hope everyone learned a lot! If you have comments or would like to see other subjects taught at the Fall Conference, please let me know.