New evaluation process to be applied in identifying future presumptive conditions: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on May 27 two major decisions related to presumptive conditions – one associated with Agent Orange/herbicide exposure and the other on particulate matter exposures during military service […]
VSOs discuss concerns over predatory claims companies. The American Legion and other VSOs are quite concerned about the predatory behavior of “for profit companies” offering their services to veterans. They give veterans the illusion that a paid service will yield better service and results, while […]
June 4, 1924: Ground is broken for The American Legion’s permanent national headquarters building at 777 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis. It is the first structure in a $10 million Indiana War Memorial development and represents the fulfillment of a promise made in 1919 when […]
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 […]
This is a very touching video, actually a piece of film that has been made into a video, this is one that is NOT Photo-shopped, it’s real. Notice in the opening shot of the plane landing on the carrier deck the gunner’s position is all […]
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 […]
Military Times: Leo Shane III | 15 hours ago Veterans Affairs officials on Thursday announced they will immediately begin processing disability claims for three new illnesses linked to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam, even though final rules on the cases are still a few weeks […]
Racer.com: By RACER Staff | May 27, 2021 2:03 PM ET The American Legion is using its sponsorship of Chip Ganassi Racing’s No. 48 Honda on Memorial Day weekend to talk about the most critical issue facing veterans today — veteran suicide. During a press […]
Today and this weekend in American Legion history: May 28, 1918: Maj. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., successfully leads a 26th Infantry Regiment company in the first U.S. offensive of World War I, the Battle of Cantigny. He is gassed nearly to blindness and refuses evacuation, but […]
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 […]
Members, Below is the editorial from the Star Tribune today, Friday May 14, 2021. I am being asked to once again clarify ACM’s position on the bill aimed at changing electronics. ACM IS OPPOSED TO THE BILL. WE THINK THAT IT NEEDS FURTHER STUDY AND […]
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 short six minute video is a great summary of why we belong, our “Programs”. Follow the link below to view and enjoy! https://www.legion.org/youthprograms/252053/responsible-citizenship-center-americanism-youth-programs-video
May 8-10, 1919: The American Legion’s constitution is approved at the St. Louis Caucus, conducted inside the Shubert Theater. Before declining nomination to lead the new organization but serving as temporary chairman of the caucus, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., calls the session to order with a […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON (April 29, 2021) – Stating that “time is of the greatest essence,” American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford wrote to President Joseph Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken and called on the administration to speed up the processing of visa applications […]
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 […]
The American Legion to Shelby, N.C.: ‘Play Ball!’ The American Legion World Series to be held as originally scheduled INDIANAPOLIS (April 26, 2021) – The head of the nation’s largest veterans organization announced that The American Legion World Series will be played in Shelby, N.C., […]
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 […]