American Legion
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.
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.
Membership director: What is post retention?
You hear people giving membership reports with renewal percentages. How are renewals calculated?
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.
All-Family Events Calendar
Dec. 6: Pearl Harbor Rally, Buffalo Post 270
NECman: Entire Legion must learn the 4 rules
At the Fall NEC meeting in Indianapolis, National Judge Advocate Mark Seavey stressed two main issues.
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.
National HQ encourages Army-Navy watch parties
INDIANAPOLIS — The American Legion is proud to be an associate sponsor of the Army-Navy Game, happening on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Department senior vice commander proposed
ST. CLOUD — At the Department Executive Committee in St. Cloud on Oct. 23, Commander Linda Dvorak wanted to readdress the forming of a department officer position called “senior vice commander.”
Should Minnesota Legion district lines be redrawn?
ST. CLOUD ─ The Department Executive Committee on Oct. 23 approved forming an ad hoc committee to explore redistricting, mainly for the sake of merging the 4th and 5th districts of the Minnesota American Legion.