American Legion News
In an effort to highlight the work our American Legion posts are doing in their communities, we’re starting a new series that gives your local post a chance to share the ways you’re engaging with veterans in your area and serving your community. In this […]
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 […]
In an effort to highlight the work our American Legion posts are doing in their communities, we’re starting a new series that gives your local post a chance to share the ways they are engaging with veterans in their area and serving their community. In […]
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 […]
By Betty Jass Last month, The American Legion celebrated children and families. Most of us know that our American Legion Family has a great deal of influence in our communities toward our children. God created a special place for children in his creation plans after […]
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 […]
The below information was sent to me from Representative Dettmer’s office. Posts with gambling need to voice their concerns over this bill…. ELECTRONIC GAMING GROUP 2113 102nd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Tracy@EGGMN.com 763-656-3667 Tribes Move Bill to Eliminate Charity Funding Source IMMEDIATE ACTION […]
REDWOOD FALLS — The Department of Minnesota Convention is back on after a year hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is slated to happen July 15-17 at Jackpot Junction Casino and is hosted by Redwood Falls Post 38. Please note that some committees will […]
Minnesota Veterans Homes will be located in Bemidji, Montevideo, and Preston [This is a news release from the Governor’s Office] ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday, March 30, that all three of Minnesota’s proposed new State Veterans Homes projects, to be located in […]
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 […]
By Tim Engstrom The Minnesota Legionnaire Note: The Minnesota Legionnaire’s press deadline was March 25. ST. PAUL — An effort to reduce property taxes to zero on Posts belonging to congressionally chartered veteran organizations seem pretty much dead for the 2021 legislative session. Bills that […]
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 29, 2021 CONTACT: Tim Engstrom Director of Communications American Legion Dept. of Minnesota tengstrom@mnlegion.org 952-679-0134 American Legion National Commander to Speak at Twin Cities locations ~~ Members of the media and public are invited to […]
WAITE PARK — Don’t believe the rumors. Waite Park Post 428 is not turning in its charter. Its not giving up conducting the work of The American Legion, especially in a vet-heavy community with a VA hospital and many veteran funerals. It is, however, selling […]
It is time for our American Legion Posts with a Post Home to call on their legislators to move the “Veterans Organizations Property Tax Exemption” bill out of the Taxation Committees. Both SF259 and HF182 have been in the Senate Taxes Committee and the House […]
A changing of the guard RICHFIELD — The restaurant, bar and banquet operations of Minneapolis-Richfield Post 435 have been closed since January 2020, and since that time, there has been a fair share of wild speculation. “The goal of Post 435 has been to endure […]
Click on any image to enlarge or bring up a left-to-right gallery. Past National Vice Commander Al Davis reports on the Convention Corporation on Saturday, March 6, at the Department Executive Committee at La Crescent Post 595, as Past National Commander Dan Ludwig, right, watches […]
Greetings, American Legion Family. A big thank you to Department Auxiliary Secretary Marsha Bible for organizing our Sweetheart Rally on Feb. 6 at Paynesville Post 271. Great job, Marsha! Paynesville Post 271 did an excellent job hosting the rally. Thanks to Teresa Ash and Jennifer […]
2021 legislative priorities could include: vets courts, tax relief, memorial highway, adult day care By Tim Engstrom ST. PAUL — The Department of Minnesota Executive Committee meets March 6 at La Crescent Post 595. On the agenda will be determining the state legislative priorities for […]