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Guest Column: Thanks for 2 great years as district commander
The past two years as district commander have been a whirlwind. I’ve only been a member of The American Legion for three years so becoming commander was like drinking from a fire cannon.
Guest Column: Where is wisdom to be found in the world?
Wisdom always wins. Applying brain knowledge with timing, listening, feeling and sensing adds up to intelligence and in biblical times the old men who would sit at the front gate, available to ask questions to assist.
Commander: Who wants to win an ice-fishing pole?
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the posts that stepped up during the National Commander’s Tour of Minnesota, as well as those that came out to meet and greet the national commander.
Commander: Wear the National Guard sash anyway
The American Legion in Minnesota gives its full support to Fertile-Beltrami High School senior Beau Durand to wear an Army National Guard sash at graduation.
Chaplain: Farewell to our favorite Navy captain
Welcome to springtime in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. As the farm fields are planted and the city folk’s gardens are sowed, we can pray for an exceptional weather pattern for corn, soybeans and produce to feed many — and for pheasant growth, my favorite past time in the fall.
Mail Call: State ends bronze veterans markers
In 2024 a long-standing program of the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs was discontinued due to a loss of state funding.
Mail Call: Get Minnesota Legionnaire via email instead
In response to your requesting for donations to keep printing the Minnesota Legionnaire paper, how about sending out a survey on who would like to receive the paper via email to help cut down on shipping costs?
Mail Call: The editor was right for once
Editor Tim Engstrom, your article in the April Legionnaire is right on.
Mail Call: Politics was an influence
I detect a very severe case of “Trump derangement syndrome.”
Mail Call: Letter (to the editor) of the law was off
No. 1, thank you for your service and your star. Your letter was read with great admiration, and I wish to merely point out a few of my viewpoints.
Mail Call: It’s not too late to send boys to Boys State
Boys State 2026 is just around the corner, June 14-20, and we need your help!
Mail Call: Boys Stater accepted to Air Force Academy
I’m pleased to share some good news regarding our son, Riley Scherping, a 2025 Minnesota Boys State attendee.