Listening Post
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.
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.
Pequot Lakes Post 49 serves over 250 meals on Thanksgiving Day
Pequot Lakes Post 49 served over 250 people free meals on Thanksgiving Day.
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.
Backus Post 368 donates to Pine River-Backus School
Backus Post 368 provided three donations to Pine River-Backus School.
Dawson Post 177 honors 100-year-old member’s birthday
After the regular meetings of Dawson Post 177, coffee and cake were served in observance of Del Thielke’s 100th birthday, which was Nov. 9.
TC Energy donates pickup to an American Legion post
Slayton Post 64 recently received an in-kind donation from TC Energy of a 2017 Chevy Silverado pickup. Presenting the title to Post 64 Commander Brad Pagel is Jeremy Winters with TC Energy. Winters is a Post 64 member.
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Brain Science Committee approves two scholarships
The American Legion Brain Science Committee approves the two candidates for receiving scholarships.
Ashby hosts walleye dinner
Members from Ashby Post 357 prepare a walleye dinner for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home.
Hillman Post 602 hosts department commander
Hillman Post 602 welcomed Department Commander Paul Hassing to its membership dinner on Oct. 28.
Pequot Lakes gives quilts to veterans
Pequot Lakes Post 49 conducted a Quilts of Honor for Veterans Day.