American Legion Posts across the state are slowly starting to get back to their normal activities. Paul Edwards is the Commander of the 6th District in Minnesota which has 70 posts and 16,000 members stretching from St. Cloud to Baudette.
Area veterans met with leaders from the American Legion headquarters Tuesday night at Post 621 in St. Augusta to discuss the positives and negatives experienced at the St. Cloud VA.
Citizens, police officers, and veterans gathered in Rice on a chilly evening in tribute to those lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001.
Parking issues hav raised concerns for one downtown Foley business. The Foley American Legion has been taking a hit financially due to the fact customers can't park in front of their building.
The American Legion and other service organizations are looking for funding alternatives after learning the state will no longer pay for honor guards at veterans' funerals.
President Obama addressed The American Legion National Convention in Minneapolis today. He talked about job creation and the need to improve services for veterans returning from war. See photos from the President's speech, after the jump.