American Legion Department of Minnesota Commander Mark Dvorak, in consultation with other Department officers, has canceled the Fall Conference at Breezy Point, scheduled for Thursday to Saturday, because of a winter storm expected to arrive Thursday and bring 6 to 9 inches of snow and […]
This week in American Legion history: Oct. 19, 1922: Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, is presented The American Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal during the Fourth National Convention, at New Orleans. “I would rather have it […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 19-Oct-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 2531998 Approximate # of People Tested: 1694265 30.04% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 124439 2.21% 4.91% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 109963 […]
CURRENT ACTION ALERT FOR DISSEMINATION TO POSTS AND MEMBERS: https://votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/77447/Respond Going forward, the National Legislative Division will be sharing all Action Alerts with Department Commanders and Adjutants to expand our reach and increase the effectiveness of our digital advocacy efforts. Using Actions Alerts greatly increases […]
Legion posts affected by COVID can apply for $1,000 grant The American Legion OCT 15, 2020 Public health mandates in response to the coronavirus included stay-at-home orders and business closures. Those mandates financially impacted American Legion posts nationwide as member and community outreach efforts were […]
In American Legion history: Oct. 15, 1926: The team from American Legion Cook Post 321 of Yonkers, NY, defeats Pocatello, Idaho, by a score of 23-6 in the first American Legion Baseball World Series in Philadelphia. More than 1,100 spectators attend. The cost of running […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 12-Oct-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 2337122 Approximate # of People Tested: 1589752 28% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 113439 2% 5% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 101376 […]
Do you remember a $52 billion piece of legislation called the VA MISSION Act? It was signed into law on June 6, 2018. It was the greatest reform to VA Health Care in history. Two reforms within the multilayered legislation stood out to veterans and […]
In American Legion history: Oct. 12, 1950: Erle Cocke, Jr., of Dawson, Ga., who was wounded three times and escaped German captivity three times during World War II – once having been shot multiple times and left for dead among the corpses of his fellow […]
This week in American Legion history: Oct. 6-9, 1930: In a written report to the 12th National Convention of The American Legion in Boston, newly appointed National Marksmanship Director Frank J. Schneller of Wisconsin says 188 American Legion rifle clubs have been organized and chartered, […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 7-Oct-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 2195882 Approximate # of People Tested: 1511141 27% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 106651 2% 5% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 96616 […]
The wise words of Past National Commander Dan Foley in 1964 still apply today Greetings, American Legion Family. As we enter our 102nd year, our belief in law and order, 100 percent Americanism, promoting peace and goodwill on earth, transmitting to posterity the principles of […]
‘Tip of the Spear’ By Kara Hildreth ST. PAUL — One time, a couple showed up at the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans office in St. Paul after the husband, a veteran, lost his job. His wife quietly told MACV staff that her husband was […]
The 2020 American Legion Department of Minnesota Patriotism and Purpose Art Contest had 26 entries from across Minnesota. The entry deadline was Sept. 1, and Department staff members from The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary judged the contest. “The winning artwork will best reflect […]
This week in Legion History: 28, 1920: The American Legion Auxiliary, already off and running in more than 1,300 communities worldwide, is given The American Legion’s official sanction as an affiliated organization and authorizes it to call for a national convention of its own, the […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 28-Sep-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 2003115 Approximate # of People Tested: 1397865 25% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 97638 2% 5% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 87330 […]
It was a big day for check passing By Tim Engstrom BRAINERD — The 2020 Legionville Camporee had some big checks being passed around. For one, the 10th District American Legion Riders raised $30,000 for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, all in one weekend ride, Aug. […]
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MDVA COVID Distance Learning Support Grant Veterans Home conducting COVID testing September is National Preparedness Month Resources for more information While working during COVID-19 continues to be challenging, our mission gives us strength: “Serving Minnesota Veterans, their dependents and survivors by connecting them with the […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 21-Sep-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 1855308 Approximate # of People Tested: 1312937 23% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 90942 2% 5% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 82174 […]
Lyle Foltz served one year in Vietnam with the Black Scarves By Tim Engstrom APPLE VALLEY — Vietnam veteran Lyle Foltz has been a member of Mabel Post 299 for 53 years, lives in Apple Valley and is a former Department of Minnesota adjutant. But […]
For immediate release. Questions? Contact: Tim Engstrom Director of Communications The American Legion, Department of Minnesota tengstrom@mnlegion.org Office: 651-291-1800 Cell: 952-679-0134 The American Legion Department of Minnesota COMMENTARY ON THE NATIONAL ANTHEM By Commander Mark Dvorak Sept. 14, 2020 The American Legion Department of Minnesota […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 14-Sep-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} Total Tests: 1724779 % of Population Approximate # of People Tested: 1243355 22% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 84949 2% 5% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 78238 […]
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force didn’t give up on the Veterans Restorative Justice Act, and it got over the hump at a most unlikely time because the veterans organizations were working together and veterans all across Minnesota called their representatives and senators. […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 8-Sep-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 1616738 29% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 81608 1% 5.05% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 74235 0.013162 91% Total Deaths: 1862 0.00033 […]
Chaplain’s Corner By Betty Jass “One day at a time, sweet Jesus That’s all I’m asking from you. Give me the strength to do everything what I have to do. Yesterday’s gone, sweet Jesus, and tomorrow may never be mine. Help me today, show me […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month. This month – and every month – you can take action to help prevent suicide. Simple acts of support can make a real difference to someone going through a difficult time. Check in with a phone call, send a text […]
MY AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY My children live some distance from here, and my dear wife recently passed away. Our local legion post has always been a haven of friendship and social networking, but in recent years has given support in many ways, not merely […]
Covid-19 by the Numbers: As of Date: 31-Aug-20 Population of Minnesota = 5640000 {Source Google Search} % of Population Total Tests: 1489726 26% % of Total Tests Positive Cases: 75864 1% 5.09% % of Positive Cases Recovered Cases: 67656 0.011996 89% Total Deaths: 1817 0.000322 […]