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Author: Kari Switala

10 Reasons to Join the Minnesota American Legion

Posted April 20, 2021 Kari SwitalaPosted in News

The American Legion has so much to offer veterans and members of the community. Here are 10 of countless reasons to join your local Minnesota American Legion post!   1. Camaraderie  When you join the Minnesota American Legion, you gain a big family filled with […]

My MN American Legion Story: Jamie Wood, U.S. Navy Veteran

Posted March 30, 2021 Kari SwitalaPosted in News

We recently interviewed Navy veteran Jamie Wood about her experience as a member of the Minnesota American Legion, and we’re excited to share her story with you in her own words: I joined the U.S. Navy to see the world. To my surprise, I was […]

Christine Wendt- my american legion story

My MN American Legion Story: Christine Wendt, Navy Veteran

Posted February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Kari SwitalaPosted in News

We recently interviewed Navy veteran, Christine Wendt, about her experience as a member of the Minnesota American Legion and we’re excited to share her story with you in her own words: After watching my cousin struggle from semester to semester to come up with enough […]

Collin Scott & His Family

Meet Army Veteran, Collin Scott

Posted January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Kari SwitalaPosted in News

JOIN the Minnesota American Legion as an at-large member by clicking here. Essay by Collin Scott Our vets are at the heart of everything we do at the Minnesota American Legion. That’s why, starting in January, we’re going to take some time to introduce you […]

The Twelve Days of Christmas, Minnesota American Legion-Style

Posted December 21, 2020 Kari SwitalaPosted in News

On the first day of Christmas the Minnesota American Legion gave to me interviews with WWII vets. The American Legion loves collecting and sharing veteran stories! This past year, an American Legion member of Bemidji Post 14 interviewed over 60 local WWII vets. These stories […]

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