Veterans
National commander is coming to Veterans Day on the Hill
This year, the tour runs from northwest Minnesota through the center of the state and ends in the Cities. It stops in the 3rd, 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th districts.
Gov. Walz appoints Brad Lindsay to be commissioner of veterans affairs
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Brad Lindsay to serve as commissioner of Veterans Affairs. Lindsay has been serving as temporary commissioner since September.
Minnesota American Legion Foundation and Hastings Post 47 team up to provide minivan to veteran
HASTINGS — Members of American Legion Post 47 in Hastings joined forces with Cottage Grove Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Cottage Grove Lions Club and the Minnesota American Legion Foundation to help acquire a motor vehicle for a veteran in need.
American Legion provides 500-plus pheasants to veterans in the homes
This year is the 82nd year in a row of the Minnesota American Legion providing this specialty to the veterans in the homes.
Decorated Vehicle Parade held on Veterans Day
Cars, trucks, vans and floats were decorated Nov. 11 for the Decorated Vehicle Parade at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.
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.