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There is time to register for Boys State
High school boys currently in their junior year are registering for the 2025 Boys State session at St. John’s University June 8-14 at www.mnboysstate.org.
ALR Director: Warmer weather is around the corner
Please make plans to attend the Minnesota American Legion Riders Department Convention in Willmar on July 11. This year we will elect a new MNALR director to a two-year term, as well as an assistant director to a one-year term, along with a secretary/treasurer to a one-year term.
NECman: Don’t be afraid to take on an officer role within your post, district, department
Spring is in the air, which means Girls Fastpitch Softball and American Legion Baseball. Our own Minnesota Twins are at their spring training too, so let’s start thinking along those lines for our youth. Get those teams registered.
Letter: Beware of any spoof emails claiming to be real messages
Nefarious forces are in action trying to deceive our veterans and most especially the officers in our department, district and posts.
Barnum schools pay tribute to veterans
Thank you to Barnum Public Schools for the wonderful tribute.
Bloomington Post 550 donates to 10th District Commander’s Project
Post 550 donated $3,000 to Every Third Saturday over the course of two months.
DSO: Minnesota welcomes American Legion’s deputy director of claims and benefits
On Monday, Jan. 13, we had the privilege of hosting American Legion Deputy Director of Claims and Benefits Philip Du at our VBA Regional Office and American Legion National Claims Office, located in the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building at Fort Snelling.
Mail Call: Minnesotans want a state memorial for EMS personnel
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary first year for the MN State EMS LoDD Memorial Foundation. Thanks to your support, our vision of honoring EMS personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Mail Call: Bayport Post 491 goes big
My members asked that I send this in.
Mail Call: Congressional research item threatens VA disability pay
It’s called “Introduce Means-Testing for Eligibility for VA’s Disability Compensation.”
Chaplain: Should old acquaintance be forgot?
The Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne” might very well still be sung at gatherings on Dec. 31. It invites us to bid farewell which didn’t serve to usher in better in the coming year. Do you observe this social holiday: at home, with friends and family or out watching a ball drop from a tower or fireworks? For me, it is at home with quietness.
Commander: On Top Gun, Legislature and Testimonial
Happy 2025 everyone. My 2024 ended on a great note. On Christmas eve, I drove to our post to meet a young Naval Officer, Briana Polhocky, from Zimmerman. Not only is she a F18 pilot, she is also the first female Top Gun instructor. Very impressive!