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Memorial sought for USS St. Paul
ST. PAUL — The USS St. Paul Association plans to hold its final reunion in St. Paul in 2027. But its remaining members and associated family want to have more than a reunion. They hope to dedicate a memorial, too.
Golden Valley Post 523 constructs a new club, sells old one to Breck School
GOLDEN VALLEY — In the 1990s, the Breck School approached Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 about its land. The post home was on 4.5 acres just off the southwest side of the private school’s campus.
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.
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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.