American Legion

Patriots Podcast: The Up Rise!

Minnesota American Legion Patriots Podcast with Mike Parry, Ray Kane, Kristy Janigo and Janet Lorenzo. They speak on 2 key issues facing veterans.

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Book documents Post-9/11 veterans from Minnesota

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum has produced a new book documenting the stories of veterans from the Land of 10,000 Lakes who fought in the Global War on Terrorism.

Learn about Minnesota Boys State

What is it like to attend Minnesota Boys State? Watch the video for yourself to find out.

Go to Commander: Don’t let personalities divide our efforts

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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

Go to Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs

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.

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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.