American Legion

Go to Mail Call: It’s not too late to send boys to Boys State

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!

Go to Gessler backed for department historian

Gessler backed for department historian

On March 2, Spam Post 570 in Austin endorsed Sandy Gessler for department historian.

Go to Commander: Why The American Legion left Minnesota Outdoors

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.

Go to Mail Call: Boys Stater accepted to Air Force Academy

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. 

Go to National commander: Cannabis research will aid veterans

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.

Go to Minneapolis Post 555 expands veterans donations

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.

Go to 10th District Commander’s Report

10th District Commander’s Report

I am working on my jokes, but don’t expect stand-up comedy. Ha ha!

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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. 

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8th District Commander’s Report

Thank you to everyone for working so hard on getting our membership increased across the district. It’s not always an easy task, but I appreciate all your work.

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7th District Commander’s Report

Well, just when we thought winter was over, we can’t have the state basketball tournament without a snowstorm. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of the big snow anyway.

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6th District Commander’s Report

Well, here we are in the busy season of the American Legion Family.

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4th District Commander’s Report

In February, I went with fellow Legionnaires to Washington, D.C., to fight for veterans rights. We met with the offices of Rep. Betty McCollum, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Angie Craig and Sen. Amy Klobuchar.