Listening Post
Alexandria Post 87 recognizes longtime members
Erling Berger celebrates 70 years with Alexandria Post 87 on May 21. Erling passed away June 10. Presenting the framed certificate is Commander Charlie Olson.
New London football game hosts several Legion color guards
Here is the New London & Spicer Color Guard at the SpiceFestForVets event held on Sept. 21 in Spicer. Proceeds went to the Eagle’s Healing Nest.
Raymond Post 420 visits WWII veteran on his birthday
Raymond Post 420 Adjutant Larry Macht, left, and Post Commander Ron Schueler, right, visit with the post’s World War II member, Elmer Kienitz, on his 98th birthday.
Russell Post 460 holds annual membership drive
George C. Johnson Post 460 in Russell held its annual membership drive on Sept. 20.
Minneapolis Post 581 organizes cookie sale
Herb Gager Post No. 581, entirely comprised of residents of the Minneapolis Veterans home, recently organized a cookie sale to benefit their fellow Minneapolis Veterans Home Residents.
Walker American Legion Riders Chapter 134 donates TV sets to Bemidji Veterans Home
Walker ALR Chapter 134 takes great pride in supporting veterans. The chapter recommends veterans to take a tour of the home if they are in the area.
Woodbury Post 501 participates in Woodbury Days
Members of Woodbury Post 501 participated in the Woodbury Days Parade in August.
St. Michael Post 567 participates in the Daze & Knights Parade
Members of St. Michael Post 567 participated in the Daze & Knights Parade on Aug. 10.
Redwood Falls Post 38 donates to Minnesota American Legion Junior Shooting Sports
Post 38 held a Junior Legion Shooting Sports familiarization and fun shoot for members of the American Legion Family. Posts sponsored members of the Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion.
Bloomington Post 550 supports school district’s summer ESL program
Because of budget cuts, a Bloomington Schools program to teach newcomers English during the summer months was short $3,000 in funding.
‘I answered the phone’
Unusual as I often do not answer calls from private or unknown people. I wait to see if they leave me a message. This time I answered the phone — and I’m so glad I did!
Pine City Post 51 celebrates WWII veteran’s 99th birthday
Ledin served in the Navy 1943-1946, shortly after he graduated from North Branch High School in May 1943. Howard graduated from Bainbridge Naval Training Station as a radioman.