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Plainview Post 179 celebrates 100th birthday of Korean War veteran
On Feb. 2, Plainview Post 179 celebrated the 100th birthday of Leonard Wilde.
Woodbury Post 501 named Woodbury Nonprofit of the Year
American Legion Woodbury Post 501 Commander Bob Dolan accepts the award for the Woodbury Nonprofit of the Year.
Montevideo Riders, SAL and Auxiliary complete veterans memorial
After six years of dedicated perseverance, members of the Montevideo American Legion Riders, the SAL and Legion Auxiliary completed construction of their impressive Veterans Memorial Park at the intersections of Minnesota Highway 7 and 17th Street in Montevideo.
Quilts given to Farmington Post 189 Legionnaires
After January’s regular meeting, Clifford Larson Post 189 in Farmington had a special presentation from Becky and Denise from the Rosemount Chapter of Quilts of Valor.
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Mervin “Butch” Jones celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday, Feb. 17, at the Woodstone Senior Living Center in New Ulm.
Cold Spring Post 455 and Eden Valley Patriot Quilters join forces
Cold Spring Post 455 initiated the services of the Eden Valley Patriot Quilters to make its first presentations of 15 one-of-a-kind personalized quilts delivered free of charge to its members, many of whom are hospitalized, in nursing homes or in assisted living facilities.
Albert Lea Unit 56 awards more quilts to veterans
On Jan. 17, Albert Lea Auxiliary Unit 56 presented quilts to the following veterans: Dale Yost, Delmar Schnoor, Steven Olson, Paul Henschel, Richard Dohmeier.
2nd District has booth at Ag Expo
Second District Commander James Olson works an American Legion table at the Ag Expo in Mankato.
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivers apples to elementary school
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 delivered apples for the teachers to Columbia Academy elementary school in Columbia Heights on Nov. 20.
Marietta Unit 156 recognizes longtime member
Dorothy Redepenning, a longtime resident of Marietta and an active member of the Marietta Auxiliary Unit 156, Marietta, was presented her 75-year continuous membership certificate.
Marietta Post 156 recognizes longtime member
Marietta Post 156 Commander Lyndon Fitzpatrick, left, presented member Duane Jurgens with a certificate and 70-year continuous membership pin.
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 performs flag ceremony at Ukrainian American Center
Minneapolis Falldin Post 555 received gratitude from the Ukrainian American Center in Northeast Minneapolis for a flag-dedication ceremony the post performed.