American Legion
Farmington demonstrates flag etiquette
Members of the veteran service organizations in Farmington gave local elementary students a class in flag etiquette.
Minnesota American Legion hands out Outstanding Enlisted Awards
ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota American Legion Outstanding Enlisted Awards are an annual tradition.
Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force approves 2024 legislative priorities
The download of the Minnesota CTF 2024 legislative priorities can be found at the CTF website and at the American Legion Department of Minnesota website.
Backus helps veteran with renovation
Backus Post 368, with charitable gambling funds raised at Willards Saloon & Eatery, donated $2,000 to a local Pine River veteran for a required renovation (in background) and done in conjunction with Minnesota Veterans Project.
Barnum hosts a spaghetti supper fundraiser
Barnum Post 415 and Auxiliary Unit 415 hosted a spaghetti supper fundraiser on Oct. 13.
Department Commander’s Project is at 18 percent
Department Commander Paul Hassing’s Project raises funds for the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund, which operates under the Minnesota American Legion Foundation.
Lawmakers from St. Cloud area debate questionable way e-tab legislation passed
ST. CLOUD — The Allied Charities of Minnesota had the highest attendance for its annual convention in its history, at 830 people. The issue of electronic pulltabs was heard throughout the gathering.
Legislative stance on charitable gambling for 2024
There is plenty of debate over what happened in 2023, but what are nonprofit organizations asking from the 2024 Legislature?
NECman: Not everyone is home for Christmas
I hope you all had a very good Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
Windom installs new veterans memorial at Lommen Park
WINDOM — Windom City Councilman Marv Grunig, a retired manager with Windom Electric Utility manager, spearheaded an effort to construct a veterans memorial at Lommen Park on Highway 60/71 in his community.
Department of Minnesota looking at dues increase
He said the committee recommends a dues increase of $3 for the Department of Minnesota beginning in the 2025 year. National American Legion HQ is raising its share of dues by $5.
ALR Director: Let’s get the entire Legion Family to Paynesville
The Pearl Harbor Family Gathering is a Legion event that is hosted by the American Legion Riders and will be Dec. 9 at the Paynesville American Legion.