Legionville getting repairs it needs

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. […]

One close call after another

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 […]

Dvorak: Legionville to get 75 percent this time

Commander’s Column By Mark Dvorak This article is my first for the new Legion year. First and foremost, I would like to thank the Department, District and Post Leadership that will be serving a second consecutive year for your dedication and commitment to our American […]

She brings her mission mindset to any task

Whether it is fixing aircraft for the Air Force or coordinating needs for the Hastings Veterans Home, Sue Register is on it By Tim Engstrom HASTINGS — Who in The American Legion in Minnesota doesn’t know Sue? Very few, that’s who. Sue Register, 65, is […]

Commander Dvorak: Thanks for a second year

BLOOMINGTON — Most of the officers and committee members of the Department of Minnesota are remaining in their positions for another year, much like they are at the National level, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “You agreed to be on for another year, […]

Senate debate filled with questionable claims

Senator advises chamber to vote against his own bill ST. PAUL — On July 20, Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie made a motion to suspend the committee process and hear the bill by roll-call vote. Debate ensued on that motion, and it still is […]

Meet the Lakeville Ramp Team

This group of builders has overcome veteran discrimination and kept on building, thanks to the local VFW and Legion By Tim Engstrom LAKEVILLE — Terry Branham’s father lost his left leg above the knee at 18 years old as an anti-aircraft gunner on the USS […]

MACVSO marks 75 years

Organization works toward consistency NEW ULM — This is the 75th year of the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers, but their plans for the big year were wiped out by the COVID-19 pandemic. But you know how a first convention takes place in […]