American Legion
Walker kid wins Minnesota Oratorical Contest for the third year in a row
ANOKA — Elijah Cox of Walker won the Minnesota American Legion Oratorical Contest for the third straight year.
Commander: Let’s achieve 100 percent CPR turn-in
There have been so many events in the last six weeks. There were post visits, mid-winters, Oratorical Contest, Washington Conference, the Appreciation Rally in Bloomington and National Vice Commander Jerry Landkamer’s visit to the 6th District Mid-Winter in Pequot Lakes.
Chaplain: Lent is a time to perform kind acts
Hello, my fellow comrades, since my last article my duties have been calm, but my prayers and thoughts are always with all of you.
Does your post’s gambling donate to American Legion causes?
The American Legion needs to put The American Legion first.
Redistricting Committee receives additional time
BLOOMINGTON — The Appreciation Rally on Saturday, March 14, raised $5,515 for Department Commander Linda Dvorak’s Project, bringing her fundraising total to $116,338.
Avoid mixing Legion attire and political caucuses
Attending a political caucus is an important civic responsibility. It is a place where citizens gather as individuals to discuss issues, select candidates and shape the direction of their communities.
Albert Lea Post 56 hosts PTSD experts
They spoke to Albert Lea Post 56 members in January about what living with PTSD is like.
Registration is open for Legionville summer camp
The registration fee for campers is $550. Fees typically are paid by parents or a sponsor, such as the Legion post, a service club, schools or other organization.
Golden Valley Post 523 donates to the Legionnaire
Chester Bird Post 523 Commander Craig Hartman, left, presents a $5,000 donation to Legionnaire Editor Tim Engstrom at the post’s January meeting.
Hear National Commander Dan Wiley speak during tour of Minnesota
ST. PAUL — This year, the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota takes place April 19-23. The tour is open to Legion Family members, their supporters and the general public.
Commander Dvorak reaches goal for her fundraising project
She made a giant leap since the Dec. 18 reading of the thermometer, climbing $26,601.