American Legion
NECman: Department Convention might be a day shorter for some
A big thank-you and shout-out to all the posts that hosted National Commander Dan Seehafer during his tour of Minnesota. There were very good crowds on each visit.
From the Editor: What do members get for their dues?
I received a question from the adjutant of Spicer Post 545. What do I tell prospective members when I ask them to join, and they reply, “What do I get for my dues?”
Spotlight on Spirituality: Interview with Past National Chaplain Mark Antal
Past National American Legion Chaplain Mark Antal talks with Kelley about his year experience as the national chaplain, being an American Legion Rider and how God evidences the transcendent qualities of compassion, grace and mercy in everyday moments.
Mail Call: 1 TV station, 1 VSO covered Veterans Day on the Hill
The annual Veterans Day on the Hill is a time for us to celebrate veterans issues in Minnesota.
Commander: Keep on the sunny side of the Legion
I want to start off the article by getting something off my chest. I’ve been talking all year about how we need to be open to new ideas, and to not be afraid to try new things.
Program in Bagley looks at D-Day
BAGLEY — Bagley American Legion Post 16 is proud to host “Minnesota in World War II: 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Operation Overlord,” featuring Historian Arn Kind on Saturday, June 8 at 11 a.m.
What do you do if the national anthem is played in public?
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — I was sitting in the waiting room of the Commonwealth Vein Center on Thursday, Dec. 28, having arrived several minutes before my noon appointment. I was catching up on emails on my cellphone when, the radio in the room began playing “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
KARE-11 wins American Legion award
INDIANAPOLIS — A Minneapolis television station and a Kentucky newspaper will receive American Legion Fourth Estate Awards during the 105th National Convention of the nation’s largest veterans organization in New Orleans on Aug. 29.
Spotlight on Spirituality: Police Chaplain Cindy Yanchury of United Methodist Church
Chaplain Cindy Yanchury of Eagan American Legion Post 594 speaks about her rich history serving her community.