American Legion
Commander: Don’t let personalities divide our efforts
Our great American Legion Family is made up of many different types of people with many different personalities. We don’t always agree. We don’t always get along. We do have to do our best to get along for the greater good though. We have too much work to do, and a lot of veterans and families are counting on us to get things done.
What does Fund 85 do?
Your charity makes a difference. Here, the Legionnaire provides our readers with Fund 85 money disbursed Jan.-July. The funds don’t go to the veteran, but, rather, to the need, such as a landlord or utility.
All-Family Events Calendar
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National commander is coming to Veterans Day on the Hill
This year, the tour runs from northwest Minnesota through the center of the state and ends in the Cities. It stops in the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th districts.
The Minnesota Patriots Podcast talks about gambling
Mike Parry & Kristy Janigo talk with Rachel Jenner of ACM and the Maple Grove Fire Relief Association about changes to electronic gambling,
Why a dues increase is necessary
On July 1, the national dues per capita — which means the share of dues going to National HQ — will increase to $23.50. The Department of Minnesota finance committee is recommending a $3 increase to department per capita, which will equal $16.50, and 25 cents will continue go to the Hospital Association at department levels.
American Legion Department of Minnesota welcomes 2024
Join us on "The Road Ahead."
Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Brad Lindsay to serve as commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Lindsay has been serving as temporary commissioner since September.
Minnesota American Legion Foundation and Hastings Post 47 team up to provide minivan to veteran
HASTINGS — Members of American Legion Post 47 in Hastings joined forces with Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Cottage Grove Lions Club and the Minnesota American Legion Foundation to help acquire a motor vehicle for a veteran in need.
Senate approves defense bill with largest pay raise for troops in 22 years
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a compromise $886 billion defense bill on Wednesday that will give service members the largest pay raise in more than two decades and invest in efforts to counter threats around the world.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Patriots Podcast host Mike Parry reads the classic Christmas poem.
American Legion provides 500-plus pheasants to veterans in the homes
This year is the 82nd year in a row of the Minnesota American Legion providing this specialty to the veterans in the homes.