American Legion
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.
Horse ranch up north provides healing through equine therapy
BAGLEY — For many of us, it takes a few hard knocks before we wake up to the truth and His greater plan for our lives.
Department Executive Committee approves 2 resolutions
Real estate agent Jon Haworth, a 4th District vice commander, said the resolution brings VA loans to be in line with the Minnesota Fair Housing Act and the laws of several states where it is illegal to discriminate against marital status.
Come to the State Office Building in St. Paul on Thursday
There is a sports betting bill, HF2000, that provides historic tax breaks for charitable gambling in Minnesota that will benefit our posts. We, The American Legion Department of Minnesota, can support this bill.
Vietnam Veterans Day to be honored at Forest Lake post
FOREST LAKE — American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake is hosting its Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony for the 17th year.
Minnesota Legion Family Bowling Tournament slated for April
DAYTON — Registration is open for the 78th annual Minnesota State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament.
St. Paul has 4 players in Baseball Hall of Fame, and all 4 played Legion ball
With Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January, the Fabulous 4th District has four Legion Baseball alumni who are in the hall.
DSO: A challenge for heroes: St. Augusta Post 621 vs. Hastings Post 47
In the heartland of Minnesota, where communities thrive on the spirit of giving, two American Legion posts embarked on a remarkable mission. It all began with a challenge — a challenge to make a difference in the lives of veterans, their families and the entire community.