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America’s veterans organizations are losing ground

May 27, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

When the newspaper printed an obituary on a World War II veteran, a young Randy Raasch never missed a word, finding inspiration from the Greatest Generation’s actions in war and service to their fellow soldiers at home through work with veteran’s organizations. Continue Reading

Stickney Legion seeking names for vets memorial

October 16, 2012 in The Daily Republic

STICKNEY The American Legion Post No. 26, Stickney, is building a Veterans Memorial at the Stickney Roadside Park along Highway 281.
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American Legion District 2 meets Monday in Lankin

September 5, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and the business meeting at 7 p.m., according to Sue Kime, Grand Forks American Legion Post adjutant. Continue Reading

Oh say can you see…

August 9, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Members of the American Legion from Dickinson and surrounding cities salute the flag during the National Anthem at the opening ceremonies of the Central Plains Regional American Legion baseball tournament Thursday evening on Astoria Field at Southside Ballpark. Continue Reading

American Legion: Struggles persist for Post 65

July 11, 2012 in Rosemount Town Pages

Rosemount had just two hits in an 8-1 loss Monday at North Continue Reading

Laying ‘Old Glory’ to rest

September 20, 2011 in The Dickinson Press

Belfield American Legion member Ray Thompson watches as Vernon Polensky, South Heart, retires and burns a United States flag at the flag burning ceremony Tuesday night in Belfield. Continue Reading

Legion convention set for Sunday in Woonsocket

September 20, 2011 in The Daily Republic

WOONSOCKET The annual District 6 Fall Convention of the South Dakota American Legion will be on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Community Building, Woonsocket.
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Residents lead the charge for community center in Lancaster, Minn.

September 9, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

Since the American Legion Club here closed two years ago, social life has suffered. So have organization fund-raisers that are the lifeblood of small towns. The result is that about $800,000 more than $2,000 apiece for the 333 residents likely will be spent to build a community center. Continue Reading

Obama, speaking at national American Legion convention in Minneapolis, to tackle issues facing vets

August 30, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The White House says the president today will discuss administration efforts to assist all veterans, and pay special tribute to the “9/11 Generation” of troops and their families who have served in a decade of wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. Continue Reading

Obama, speaking at national American Legion convention in Minneapolis, to tackle issues facing vets

August 30, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald

The White House says the president today will discuss administration efforts to assist all veterans, and pay special tribute to the “9/11 Generation” of troops and their families who have served in a decade of wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. Continue Reading