Veterans
Minnesota American Legion hands out Outstanding Enlisted Awards
ST. CLOUD — The Minnesota American Legion Outstanding Enlisted Awards are an annual tradition.
Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force approves 2024 legislative priorities
The download of the Minnesota CTF 2024 legislative priorities can be found at the CTF website and at the American Legion Department of Minnesota website.
Veterans invited to annual snowmobile ride
GRAND RAPIDS — The 16th Annual Veterans Appreciation Ride takes place Jan. 27 near Grand Rapids.
Department Commander’s Project is at 18 percent
Department Commander Paul Hassing’s Project raises funds for the Minnesota Veterans Assistance Fund, which operates under the Minnesota American Legion Foundation.
Lawmakers from St. Cloud area debate questionable way e-tab legislation passed
ST. CLOUD — The Allied Charities of Minnesota had the highest attendance for its annual convention in its history, at 830 people. The issue of electronic pulltabs was heard throughout the gathering.
Legislative stance on charitable gambling for 2024
There is plenty of debate over what happened in 2023, but what are nonprofit organizations asking from the 2024 Legislature?
Get set for the Holiday Decorated Vehicle Parade
MINNEAPOLIS — Help spread holiday cheer to veterans in the VA Medical Center and in the Minneapolis Veterans Home by participating in or watching the Holiday Decorated Vehicle Parade.
VA makes St. Cloud Vet Center Outstation official
ST. CLOUD — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday, Dec. 1, that a new Vet Center would come to St. Cloud. The American Legion Department of Minnesota has pushed for Minnesota to receive three Vet Centers since 2011, noting the most urgent need was in St. Cloud.
American Legion Suicide Prevention Coalition hosts training in Osseo
OSSEO — The American Legion Suicide Prevention Coalition hosted a S.A.V.E. training session on Thursday.
Never forget we take care of veterans
The American Legion’s mission of “Be the One” is happening for a reason.
Son keeps father’s legacy alive
RED WING — It’s 1944. Radio operator Merrel L. Duncan of Dundee has returned from a mission aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. He is back at his quarters at Bassingbourn in England, writing in his diary.