American Legion
O’Bar endorsed for department historian
Karen O’Bar has been endorsed by William Larson Post 366 in Bertha for department historian for the year 2024-2025 year. O’Bar served in U.S. Army from 1985 to 2009.
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NECman: Listen to your body when something’s not normal
The Washington Conference is history. A big thank-you to Kristy Janigo, as our Legislative Committee chairwoman. She did a fantastic job.
Olson endorsed for department vice commander
Winnebago American Legion Post 82 endorses Randy R. Olson for the position of Department of Minnesota Vice Commander for the 2nd and 7th districts for the year 2024-25.
Registration is open for the Department of Minnesota Convention
WILLMAR — The 105th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention is July 11-13 at the Willmar Conference Center, with some standing committees meeting on July 10. Willmar Post 167 is hosting.
Eagan Post 594 send 6 to district convention
The team from Daniel R. Olson Post 594 in Eagan had the most attendees at the 3rd District Convention.
Hanska Post 365’s oldest and youngest
Afghanistan veteran Shannon Mosenden stands next to World War II veteran Irving Hagen at the Hanska Post 365 membership dinner.
Nation’s longest-living Gold Star Mother honored in Big Lake
Big Lake High School and Big Lake Post & Unit 147 hosted a special event called Stellabration on Jan. 6, with a special appearance from the King himself, Elvis Presley.
Sports betting bill provides tax relief for charitable gambling
ST. PAUL — The American Legion Department of Minnesota, Allied Charities of Minnesota and the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association all are in support of a sports betting bill that would provide historic tax relief for charitable gambling.
Patrol was better than base politics and cleaning latrines
“If Russia invaded Europe, our mission was to hold the line for two weeks, but in reality, we had somewhere between two hours and two days before our unit would be overran."
House committee passes amendment to provide tax relief for charities
First item: HF2000 (Stephenson) Sports betting authorized and provided, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Sen. Klobuchar receives American Legion Distinguished Service Award
WASHINGTON — The American Legion awarded U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minneapolis the 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award from The American Legion for her leadership on a range of veterans’ issues.