Listening Post
10th District takes big group picture
Friendly faces everywhere.
Uniforms, tuxes and dresses make for a fun evening in Spring Grove
SPRING GROVE — The 17th annual Military Ball, hosted by the military family, was held April 20 at the Fest Building in Spring Grove.
Kids shelter veterans from the rain
As the rain began to fall more heavily, a group of children lined up behind the Hayfield Post 330 veterans with their umbrellas to shield them from the weather during the Memorial Day ceremony.
Albert Lea Post 56 celebrates longtime members
On April 15, Albert Lea Post 56 members received certificates for their continuous years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.