American Legion
Walker teen wins Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest
ANOKA — Elijah Cox of Walker won the Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest Finals on Saturday, Feb. 24.
NECman: What costs haven’t gone up in recent years?
A dues increase is coming July 1. National HQ is raising its share of dues $5. The Department of Minnesota is expected to pass a $3 dues increase at the Department Convention. Some districts will be asking for a $1 or $2 increase at their district conventions.
Minnesota Commander: First responders have families, too
Members of The American Legion across Minnesota and across the nation express their deep gratitude and appreciation for the difficult work men and women in the first responder fields of law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medicine do day in and day out. They save lives and make our communities safe.
Minneapolis bridge between VA and veterans home to close
MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Minnesota Department of Administration notified the Minneapolis Veterans Home that the historic truss bridge on our campus will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12 until further notice.
Turkey hunt for disabled veterans scheduled for Camp Ripley
CAMP RIPLEY — The Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt is set for April 30 to May 2 at Camp Ripley. Registration begins Feb. 1. Applications are due March 9.
Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day
Pequot Lakes Post 49 served over 250 people free meals on Thanksgiving Day.
Check out Twin Valley Post 431’s Christmas tree
Mara and Preston Halvorson came up with this patriotic Christmas tree for a local Parade of Trees competition. This entry was on behalf of Twin Valley Post 431. Mara is unit president and Preston is post commander.
Backus Post 368 donates to Pine River-Backus School
Backus Post 368 provided three donations to Pine River-Backus School.
Dawson Post 177 honors 100-year-old member’s birthday
After the regular meetings of Dawson Post 177, coffee and cake were served in observance of Del Thielke’s 100th birthday, which was Nov. 9.
TC Energy donates pickup to an American Legion post
Slayton Post 64 recently received an in-kind donation from TC Energy of a 2017 Chevy Silverado pickup. Presenting the title to Post 64 Commander Brad Pagel is Jeremy Winters with TC Energy. Winters is a Post 64 member.
Which American Legion posts raised the most with charitable gambling?
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Gambling Control Board came out in November with its annual reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
Don’t miss out; apply for Minnesota Legion College
CAMP RIPLEY — Attention all Legion Family members: The 2024 Minnesota American Legion College is slated for April 25-28 at Camp Ripley, and you’re invited to attend!