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Leadership can be hard to define

Greetings, Minnesota American Legion Family. I hope you all had an enjoyable Halloween and are now looking forward to seeing family and friends during Thanksgiving.

Guides, volunteers turn disabled vets into hunters again at Zgoda Deer Hunt

LEGIONVILLE — It was dark and gloomy when guide Gary Richardson and disabled veteran Carla Tappainer climbed the ladder at the red deer stand in the backwoods of Legionville Education Center.

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News and notes from the Fall Conference

ST. CLOUD — At the DEC meeting, candidates had the opportunity to announce. The 2025 candidates so far are:

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Pearl Harbor Rally looking like a lot of fun

SPICER — The Pearl Harbor Rally will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at Spicer Post 545 and will be hosted by the American Legion Riders for all members of the American Legion Family.

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Fall Conference is coming up

ST. CLOUD — The Fall Conference is planned for Oct. 25-26 with committee meetings on Oct. 24.

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SAL Commander: Project to remain veterans assistance

I’d like to thank the members of the Detachment of Minnesota for re-electing me to be the detachment commander at the SAL Detachment Convention held at Forest Lake Post 225 on the weekend of June 28-29.

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All-Family Events Calendar

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Who is going to Commander Hassing’s Testimonial Dinner?

MONTGOMERY — Department Commander Paul Hassing will be honored at his Testimonial Dinner. Montgomery Post 79’s Taco Terco will provide the meal.

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All-Legion Family Events Calendar

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Detachment to match squadron donations to Minnesota Boys State 75th Anniversary Banquet

By matching squadrons’ money donated to the 75th Anniversary Banquet, those in attendance, counselors, staff and alumni can remember an event that keeps Minnesota Boys State growing.

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SAL Detachment Commander: Learn something new every day

I was taught this lesson by the man who became one of my mentors and best friends. RIP, Bud!

ALR Director: Fund 85 Run to start in Pipestone

Happy spring! I had a great time in Montgomery earlier this month for the Appreciation Rally. This was the last rally of this Legion year. Boy, has this year gone by fast.