Veterans
Rick Cross transitioned from war to civilian life via public service
CHARLOTTE — In the late 1960s, the military was taking 5,000 men per month in Minnesota alone. It was the height of the Vietnam War.
DSO: Legionnaires don’t have to pay to file VA claims
Veterans should never have to worry about predators seeking to exploit their claims for financial gain.
$32 million Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum breaks ground
CAMP RIPLEY — With about 300 people in attendance and a World War II-era Navy bulldozer at the ready, the Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum broke ground Sept. 17 on its new site outside of Camp Ripley.
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.