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National Security/Foreign Relations Committee presents scholarship

Legionnaires Amy Larson and Brad Pagel present a National Security Committee Scholarship at the Maverick Battalion ROTC ball on March 20 in Mankato.

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Waite Park Post 428 honors 80-year member

Waite Park Post 428 Commander Joe Cordie presents an 80-year certificate to Kermit Eastman, 98.

Go to Pequot Lakes SAL presents $2,000 to food shelf

Pequot Lakes SAL presents $2,000 to food shelf

Pequot Lakes SAL Squadron Commander Rich Ugolini and 1st Vice Commander James Tayloe present a $2,000 check to the Lakes Area Food Shelf.

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Owatonna Post 77 honors 75-year member

Owatonna Post 77 members present Legionnaire Howard Jacobson his 75-year continuous membership certificate.

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Owatonna Post 77 honors 70-year member

Members of Owatonna Post 77 present Jack Olds with his 70-year continuous membership certificate.

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2nd District Shooting Sports team shines at state championship

The 2nd District Jr. Shooting Sports team finished second at the 2025 Minnesota Civilian Marksmanship Program State Championship.

Go to Willmar Post 167 donates $4,000 to speech department

Willmar Post 167 donates $4,000 to speech department

Willmar Post 167 Commander John Christensen and Post Member LeRoy Carlson recently presented a $4,000 donation to the Willmar High School Speech Department.

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Milaca Post 178 honors longtime members

Brian Aich and Jeff Hanson were honored for their dedicated service to Milaca Post 178 during a birthday dinner March 22.

Go to Bellechester Post 598 presents $1,200 to Closet 54

Bellechester Post 598 presents $1,200 to Closet 54

On March 2, Bellechester Post 598 members Jim Dicke, Joan Welscher and John Huneke presented Minneapolis VA Medical Center ER Director Wendy Young a check for $1,200 for the Closet 54 assistant project.

Go to ALR Chapter 56 honors a found with ride around Fountain Lake

ALR Chapter 56 honors a found with ride around Fountain Lake

ALBERT LEA — A 2010 American Legion Legacy Run stop hosted by Leo Carey Post 56 in Albert Lea inspired Legionnaire Wes Halverson to start an American Legion Riders chapter four years later when he was serving as post commander.

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Minneapolis VA Medical Center salutes veteran patients

The Minneapolis VA participated in the National Salute to Veteran Patients on Feb. 13 and many American Legion Auxiliary members attended.

Go to Norwood-Young American Unit 343 hosts Valentine’s Day party

Norwood-Young American Unit 343 hosts Valentine’s Day party

Norwood-Young America Auxiliary Unit 343 hosted a Valentine’s Day party in the Community Room at Peace Villa on Feb. 3.

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