American Legion
VA secretary tells American Legion National Convention that care backlogs are being reduced
TAMPA, Fla. — VA Secretary Doug Collins told the 106th American Legion Convention gathered in Tampa: “It’s a new day at the VA.”
Bring donations for St. Cloud Stand Down to the Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — One of the activities at the Department Fall Conference on Thursday, Oct. 23, will be a service project.
Commander: National Security is at local level, too
The American Legion was founded in 1919 by war-weary World War I veterans. They first met in Paris in March 1919 after Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of President Teddy Roosevelt, proposed the idea of creating an organization for veterans.
Guest Column: Skipping meetings is surrendering your voice
For more than a century, the American Legion has “built its strength on the commitment of its members”. Their dedication has built communities, supported veterans, and carried our mission forward. But after a hundred years of gathering around the same tables, meeting fatigue has become a very real challenge.
Motivational speaker John Kriesel to speak at Fall Conference
ST. CLOUD — The featured speaker for the Minnesota American Legion Fall Conference will be St. Paul Park Post 98 member and motivational speaker John Kriesel.
Who has the best ribs?
ELK RIVER — Legion Social’s Jennifer Cole is heading up the second annual MN American Legions Rib Cook-Off.
All-Family Events Calendar
Oct. 1-2: John Zgoda Deer Hunt, Legionville
3 goals for membership in 2025-26
I am Joe Bares of Jordan Post 3. Commander Linda Dvorak has asked me to be the membership director for her one-year term. Here are my three goals for membership this year:
Department Convention elects Linda Dvorak 4 years after Mark Dvorak’s term
WILLMAR — Delegates to the 106th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention in Willmar elected a new statewide commander on the final day, July 12.
Commander: The mission is focus on the Four Pillars
I want to thank you for the opportunity to be your department commander. My theme for the year is “Back to the Basics – The Four Pillars.”
The Hellenic Post 129 commander’s granddaughter needs our help
It is a sad state of affairs for Post 129 Commander Anthony Forchas, and the American Legion Family of The Hellenic Post 129 in Minneapolis. His granddaughter needs our prayers and our assistance.
Carl Moon sworn in as Minnesota’s NECman
He went from white hat to blue hat to red hat.