Veterans
President: We need veterans to help make poppies
We are in great need of veterans who would like to earn a stipend by making our poppies. We have a shortage of helping hands and only a veteran can receive the stipend.
Fund 85 Run raises money for helping veterans
The Fund 85 Run started out at Forest Lake Post 225 and went to Arcadia, Wis., and back on Aug. 19.
What about pot at the posts?
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature in mid-May passed a bill that legalizes the use of marijuana for people 21 or older. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill 10 days later.
Warrior Brewing out of Duluth makes Legion Lager
DULUTH — There is a beer growing in popularity throughout parts of Minnesota under the name “Legion Lager,” and the maker of it, Warrior Brewing, hopes this beverage corners the craft beer market for lagers.
Legacy Run raises dough for scholarships
Riders headed out from Pine City Post 51 on July 26 after experiencing hospitality and receiving donations.
Minnesota dedicates new veterans cemetery in Redwood Falls
REDWOOD FALLS — Veterans, servicemembers, their supporters, along with state and federal officials, gathered on a hot summer Saturday afternoon in what had once been a cornfield to dedicate the Redwood Falls State Veterans Cemetery.
ADSO named chair of Gambling Control Board
The assistant department service officer for The American Legion Department of Minnesota, Janet Lorenzo, has been named chairwoman of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
Anthrax shot resolution passed at department convention
A resolution approved at the 104th Department of Minnesota Convention in mid-July directs the VA to investigate the findings and effects of the experimental anthrax vaccination that was given to deploying Persian Gulf War veterans.
Department Convention next year to be hosted by Willmar
Jim Mertens, chairman of the Convention Corp., said Willmar was approved for the site of the 105th Department Convention. He said committee members are in negotiation for a five-year deal much like the one St. Cloud has for the Fall Conference. Multi-year contracts result in better rates.
Hassing rides again
“Somebody just told me that when you get to this level, you should no longer be nervous up here. I beg to differ,” he said.
Meet the new MDVA deputy commissioner of healthcare
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs gained a new deputy commissioner of healthcare in late May.