By Tom Fernlund Keeping and preserving our freedom is a commitment of our military and veterans. National Security is one of the Four Pillars upon which The American Legion was founded. The Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion our members recite before every […]
Filing deadline moved back 5 years PHOENIX — A Minnesota American Legion resolution passed at the national level of The American Legion has resulted in the VA extending the disability deadline for the illness called Gulf War syndrome. The VA had planned to end the […]
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 CONTACT: Tim Engstrom Mike Arvidson Director of Communications Director American Legion Dept. of Minnesota Minnesota American Legion Fastpitch Softball tengstrom@mnlegion.org michaelarvidson@hotmail.com 952-679-0134 701-318-0926 Minnesota American Legion to launch fastpitch softball for girls […]
By Tim Engstrom EAGAN — Roger Myren didn’t have an underlying health condition. He didn’t have diabetes or asthma. He wasn’t obese. He was a healthy 69-year-old man. Yet COVID-19 hit him hard, nearly taking his life. A Harvard-educated pulmonary physician entered his case into […]
Join today by clicking here. ROYALTON — New Department Membership Director Paul Hassing said the theme for this year’s membership drive is “You’re Worth It.” It’s what he says when prospective members ask why they should pay the dues amount. “What we do matters. Your […]
PHOENIX — Three Minnesota Legionnaires gave classes on Monday, Aug. 30, at the 102nd National Convention. Past 6th District Commander Paul Edwards gave one on writing resolutions. Past 8th District Commander Jennifer Havlick gave one on mentorship and Department Chaplain Kelley Adelsman spoke about volunteering […]
PHOENIX — Woman and men should be required to sign up for the draft, and not just men. That was the topic of a presentation by Past American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan of Wisconsin before the Legion’s National Security Commission on Saturday, Aug. 28. […]
Attributable to Department Commander Tom Fernlund Aug. 18, 2021 Dear Afghanistan veterans of Minnesota, The American Legion Department of Minnesota respects the sacrifices made by our Afghanistan veterans and salutes you for your service in an unconventional warzone over the course of 20 years. You […]
And a farewell was given to the VA&R admin assistant By Tim Engstrom REDWOOD FALLS — Department Service Officer Jeremy Wolfsteller announced to the Department Executive Committee and others watching in person and from home that VA&R Administrative Assistant Heather Larson will be moving on. […]
State lawmakers pass Veterans Restorative Justice Act By Tim Engstrom ST. PAUL — It was a rather successful year for veterans-related legislative efforts. The American Legion, along with other participants of the Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, had a […]
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Minnesota American Legion Family Day at Target Field has been set for Sunday, July 25. Minnesota American Legion Commander Mark Dvorak will throw out the first pitch. Third District Commander Linda Dvorak will raise the Twins flag. Keith Deutsch will raise the American flag. And […]
Opposition exists in chaplain role; other spots remain unopposed REDWOOD FALLS — The race for commander of the Department of Minnesota will be unchallenged at the annual convention. The Department of Minnesota Convention is slated for July 15-17 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel and is […]
ST. PAUL — A bill that would severely constrict the 2012 deal surrounding electronic charitable gambling in Minnesota was a hot topic among veterans organizations the past month. The e-pulltab language quickly moved from a committee into the commerce omnibus bill without much time for […]
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough returned to his home state on Friday, May 21, and touted the Minneapolis VA Medical Center’s veteran suicide prevention efforts. McDonough said 1. suicide is preventable; 2. halting suicides will require public health measures; 3. it […]
McDonough meets with Legion during Minnesota visit By Tim Engstrom ST. CLOUD — An issue that has seemed dead at times over the past 10 years is finally gaining traction. State officials and an American Legion member met with VA Secretary Denis McDonough in May […]
Legislators question whether servicemembers can refuse to deploy By Tim Engstrom ST. PAUL — The Veterans Restorative Justice Act is farther than it ever has been in prior sessions. The act’s revised language made it into an omnibus bill, and that omnibus bill was approved […]
DULUTH — The Department of Minnesota Training committee will hold a Zoom-based training session focusing on how to register as a member on the national website, along with authorization for Post and District levels. In order for your Post to process membership online through MyLegion.org, […]
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 20, 2021 CONTACT: Director Randy Schaub Minnesota American Legion Baseball schaub@tds.net 320-522-1894 Tim Engstrom Director of Communications American Legion Department of Minnesota tengstrom@mnlegion.org 952-679-0134 ST. PAUL — The Minnesota American Legion Baseball Committee announced today that it has […]
HUTCHINSON — Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North. Book author Oliver North. Fox News commentator and host Oliver North. Past NRA President Oliver North. Husband, father and grandfather Oliver North. The man has worn many hats over the years. Now he is coming to the annual […]
CHANHASSEN — A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps will receive a fully restored 2015 Honda Odyssey in May. It all takes place at LaMettry’s Collison, Glass and More at 13600, County Road 62, in Minnetonka at 11 a.m. May 25. The recipient, Teri Hlavka, […]
By Tim Engstrom LA CRESCENT — In August of 2014, four members of La Crescent Post 595 and a loan officer from a bank got together on the deck of a member’s house in town and discussed the future of the Post home. Never did […]
This is a time to renew our pledge to remember Editor’s note: This is a printed Memorial Day speech for people who cannot attend an in-person ceremony or whose local ceremony has been canceled because of COVID concerns. Let Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke’s words serve […]
Greetings, American Legion Family. This article will contain a few thank-you’s and comments about our American Legion Family. First and foremost, a big thank-you to our National Commander, James W. “Bill” Oxford, and his aide, Larry Cline, for visiting our Department of Minnesota. Traveling with […]
By Tim Engstrom Is your Post struggling with membership? Are you using the same old strategy? Does that strategy look like this: Ask members to ask non-members to join. Nothing is wrong with that strategy, but it is a weak approach when it is the […]
By Tim Engstrom ST. PAUL — When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released what’s called the State Home Construction Grants Fiscal Year 2021 Conditional Approvals in late March, it resulted in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke making a big […]
ST. PAUL — The story of the Veterans Restorative Justice Act in 2021 was about two somewhat similar versions, one in the House and one in the Senate, being considered for bipartisan approval — until a twist in the plot came along. It’s a third […]