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Registration is open for the Department of Minnesota Convention

WILLMAR — The 105th American Legion Department of Minnesota Convention is July 11-13 at the Willmar Conference Center, with some standing committees meeting on July 10. Willmar Post 167 is hosting.

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Come to the State Office Building in St. Paul on Thursday

There is a sports betting bill, HF2000, that provides historic tax breaks for charitable gambling in Minnesota that will benefit our posts. We, The American Legion Department of Minnesota, can support this bill.

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Vietnam Veterans Day to be honored at Forest Lake post

FOREST LAKE — American Legion Post 225 in Forest Lake is hosting its Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony for the 17th year.

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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.

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Minnesota Legion Family Bowling Tournament slated for April

DAYTON — Registration is open for the 78th annual Minnesota State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament.

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ALR Director: Where should the Fund 85 Run start and end?

We are beginning to plan the Fund 85 Run for July 25-28 with the kickoff party on July 24. This year the run will be around southern Minnesota.

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Column: If you want it done, give it to a Son

March also brings our yearly Spring Conference. This year it will be at Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, sponsored by SAL Squadron 225. This will be on Friday, March 15 (Finance and Executive Board meetings) and Saturday, March 16 for general membership. Registration cost is $20 and includes lunch.

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Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants tour Midwestern states

All concerts are free and open to the public though tickets are required.

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Backus Post 368 donates to Pine River-Backus School

Backus Post 368 provided three donations to Pine River-Backus School.

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Don’t miss out; apply for Minnesota Legion College

CAMP RIPLEY — Attention all Legion Family members: The 2024 Minnesota American Legion College is slated for April 25-28 at Camp Ripley, and you’re invited to attend!

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SAL Commander: Share your fundraisers with other communities

As we transition into this new year, let’s remember that to be a truly outstanding organization, communication is a key ingredient to our success. After talking with many of you folks, a thought occurred to me.