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 [email protected] 763-656-3667 Tribes Move Bill to Eliminate Charity Funding Source IMMEDIATE ACTION […]
Veterans Week of Advocacy 2021 We are now half way through the inaugural Minnesota Veterans Week of Advocacy and I am reaching out to ask you to take action today. What is Veterans Week of Advocacy? This is a week set by the VSO’s in […]
The American Legion calls for ending ‘Forever War,’ repealing, replacing Authorization for Using Military Force WASHINGTON (April 15, 2021) – Calling the White House plan to fully withdraw troops from Afghanistan by September 11, “a good start,” the leader of the nation’s largest veteran […]
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 […]
April is Children and Youth Month for The American Legion. Today is also Maundy Thursday and U.S. Air Force Academy Day (the Air Force Academy was established April 1, 1954). Today in American Legion history: April 1, 1922: The American Legion National Headquarters moves into […]
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 [email protected] 952-679-0134 American Legion National Commander to Speak at Twin Cities locations ~~ Members of the media and public are invited to […]
March 16, 1926: Sgt. Stubby dies in his sleep. The only known canine to become an official – rather than honorary – member of The American Legion, the celebrated bull terrier was a stray who wandered into a training camp of the 102nd Infantry Division […]
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 […]
Yesterday Commander Mark sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety and Policy Committee asking them to pass SF116 Veteran Restoration and Justice Act. The Commanders letter is below. To: Senate Judiciary Committee 95 University Ave. W. Minnesota Senate Bldg., Room 3221 St. […]
Since 1935, the American Legion has run Boys State, a week-long exercise in self-governance using the political system on the state government level. High school students are accepted into the program, where they are split into two parties, Nationalists and Federalists, that run political campaigns […]