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Go to St. Michael Post 567 participates in Mass for veterans

St. Michael Post 567 participates in Mass for veterans

A service called the Children’s & Veterans Mass was held at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church on Jan. 31 in St. Michael, with many members of St. Michael Post 567 participating.

Go to Pipestone Post 6 competes in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports

Pipestone Post 6 competes in American Legion Junior Shooting Sports

On Jan. 27, Pipestone American Legion Post 6 1st Vice Commander Chris Hoss judged the Pipestone County 4-H Shooting Sports Team & Individual Postal Match, Round 1, in the American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program.

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Apple Valley welcomes home Vietnam veterans

Apple Valley Post 1776 held its annual Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans Celebration on March 30, with a short program from Commander Bernie Baumann, along with prayer, pledge and other messages.

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Scouting Committee meets in Apple Valley

The Department of Minnesota Scouting Committee met at 10 a.m. March 9 at Apple Valley Post 1776 for the purpose of reviewing and selecting the 2024 Eagle Scout of the Year scholarship winner and conducting other Scouting Committee business.

Go to North Branch Post 85 presents flag from Pearl Harbor

North Branch Post 85 presents flag from Pearl Harbor

During the February meeting of North Branch American Legion Post 85, the North Branch American Legion Riders presented Commander Rick Hals with a flag that was flown at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

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Eagan Post 594 send 6 to district convention

The team from Daniel R. Olson Post 594 in Eagan had the most attendees at the 3rd District Convention.

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Nation’s longest-living Gold Star Mother honored in Big Lake

Big Lake High School and Big Lake Post & Unit 147 hosted a special event called Stellabration on Jan. 6, with a special appearance from the King himself, Elvis Presley.

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Horse ranch up north provides healing through equine therapy

BAGLEY — For many of us, it takes a few hard knocks before we wake up to the truth and His greater plan for our lives.

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Haugen named Legionnaire of the Year

SAL Detachment Commander John Weiss gives the Legionnaire of the Year award to Robert “Tim” Haugen at the 9th District Mid-Winter Conference on Jan. 20.

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St. Paul has 4 players in Baseball Hall of Fame, and all 4 played Legion ball

With Minnesota Twins legend Joe Mauer being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January, the Fabulous 4th District has four Legion Baseball alumni who are in the hall.

Go to Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day

Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day

Pequot Lakes Post 49 served over 250 people free meals on Thanksgiving Day.

Go to Check out Twin Valley Post 431’s Christmas tree

Check out Twin Valley Post 431’s Christmas tree

Mara and Preston Halvorson came up with this patriotic Christmas tree for a local Parade of Trees competition. This entry was on behalf of Twin Valley Post 431. Mara is unit president and Preston is post commander.

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