American Legion
Commander: Wear the National Guard sash anyway
The American Legion in Minnesota gives its full support to Fertile-Beltrami High School senior Beau Durand to wear an Army National Guard sash at graduation.
Chaplain: Farewell to our favorite Navy captain
Welcome to springtime in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. As the farm fields are planted and the city folk’s gardens are sowed, we can pray for an exceptional weather pattern for corn, soybeans and produce to feed many — and for pheasant growth, my favorite past time in the fall.
Counselor: Meet Minnesota’s future leaders at Boys State
Enrollment numbers for the 2026 session of Minnesota’s American Legion Boys State are growing!
Mail Call: The editor was right for once
Editor Tim Engstrom, your article in the April Legionnaire is right on.
Mail Call: It’s not too late to send boys to Boys State
Boys State 2026 is just around the corner, June 14-20, and we need your help!
Gessler backed for department historian
On March 2, Spam Post 570 in Austin endorsed Sandy Gessler for department historian.
Commander: Why The American Legion left Minnesota Outdoors
Questions have been raised regarding The American Legion Department of Minnesota’s decision to resign its seat on the board of directors of Minnesota Veterans Outdoors. I want to provide a clear explanation.
Mail Call: Boys Stater accepted to Air Force Academy
I’m pleased to share some good news regarding our son, Riley Scherping, a 2025 Minnesota Boys State attendee.
National commander: Cannabis research will aid veterans
THIEF RIVER FALLS — “Be the One” remains The American Legion’s No. 1 mission, said National Commander Dan K. Wiley. Calling for research into medical marijuana is part of that mission.
Minneapolis Post 555 expands veterans donations
Post 555 began a project in November of 2024 by sending Wooden Puzzles, Games and plastic car models to the Minneapolis V.A. Hospital. It was a great project to provide activities for the Hospital Veterans.
10th District Commander’s Report
I am working on my jokes, but don’t expect stand-up comedy. Ha ha!
9th District Commander’s Report
For more than 80 years, The American Legion has supported our nation’s youth with programs like American Legion Baseball, the Oratorical Contest, Boys State and so many more programs.