American Legion
Fall Conference is coming up
ST. CLOUD — The Fall Conference is planned for Oct. 25-26 with committee meetings on Oct. 24.
American Legion helping out at Fisher House
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Legion Department of Minnesota’s Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation staff is asking for volunteers to help with outdoors work at the Fisher House on the campus of the Minneapolis VA.
Barbknecht endorsed as NEC representative
Bill Barbknecht, a member of the Adamson-Norman Post 30 Fergus Falls, has been endorsed by his post and the 9th District at their district convention for the office of National Executive Committee member representing the Department of Minnesota for the 2025-2027 executive term.
Anthrax resolution stalls at national convention
NEW ORLEANS — There were six resolutions from Minnesota that were sent to the 105th National American Legion Convention for review. None was passed.
Recent 6th District commander served as a medic and was shot in Iraq
IRONTON — A lot of folks throughout the Minnesota American Legion Family know Anthony Koop from statewide get-togethers — rallies, conventions and conferences. He’s smiling, making jokes and, when he was 6th District commander this past year, usually winning membership awards.
Jim Kellogg of Adams elected national vice commander
NEW ORLEANS — James C. “Jim” Kellogg of Adams Post 146 was elected a national vice commander at the 105th American Legion National Convention.
Chaplain: Harvest is a good time to give thanks
Harvest season is here. Street corners across our Minnesota landscape will soon have sandwich boards posted inviting us to a church fall meal. I invite you to partake in a church meal that men and women prepared who want to be of good in this world.
Commander: Seeing results of American Legion efforts is key
It saddens me when I hear about a veteran who is asked to join or to renew their membership say: “What’s in it for me?”
6th District commander’s August 2024 report
I want to start off by thanking Immediate Past Commander Anthony Koop and his team for all the hard work they put in during his tenure.
5th District commander’s August 2024 report
Also, Post 99 will be serving hamburgers on Tuesdays for $6. Come and have dinner, too! Hope to see you there!
4th District commander’s August 2024 report
The 2024-2025 year has arrived, and the 4th district is hitting the road with a great new program called The Legion Cruisers. This new program will be similar to our Legion Riders program, only with classic/modified car enthusiasts.
2nd District commander’s August 2024 report
We had a huge turnout for the membership packet pickups in the district. Of 81 posts, 72 showed up at the meetings.