American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley will be speaking in Twin Valley on Sunday, April 19, 2026, beginning at noon at the TV Post 431 (212 W. Main St) for a lunch and presentation. Wiley will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans. Any local residents wishing to attend can contact Preston Halvorson…
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ADA, MN—There were four American Legion Baseball playoff games Saturday at Tony Sipe Field in Ada. The day started with Ada blanking Roseau 3-0 as Ames Fassino and Austin McCraven combined on a no-hitter. Fassino threw the first 6 ⅔ innings, with 4 walks and 11 strikeouts. McCraven moved to the mound in the top…
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On January 1 new restrictions in charitable gaming e-tabs were put into effect due to their similarities to slot machines, and organizations are already feeling the effects. On Wednesday morning House Republicans held a press conference to announce their intentions of getting this new legislation reversed. Bill Author Rep. Bjorn Olson (R-Fairmont) tells us more…
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The Vietnam Moving Wall will be on display at the Moorhead American Legion from July 25 through 29. Moorhead American Legion General Manager Scott Moen explains what the Moving Wall is and its significance. Moen says they will also be holding an opening ceremony on Thursday afternoon starting at 3:00. As he stated earlier Moen…
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The Twin Valley American Legion will be hosting a Hog Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson shares more details. Halvorson says the money raised from the event will be used to keep their operating budget funded. That’s Saturday, May 4 at the Twin…
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This is Memorial Day….a day set aside for remembering those men and women who gave their lives while serving in the military. It’s a special day for Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson. Larson asks that you take some time today to honor those who gave their lives for their country. In Ada, Memorial…
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Many communities are preparing for Memorial Day celebrations on Monday. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181 in Lake Park tells us about their plans. This will be in the Lake Park City Park starting at 10am on Monday, Memorial Day.
LAKE PARK, MN—In March of 2022, a fire destroyed the Lake Park American Legion. The building was a total loss. Now work has begun on a new home for the Legion at the same location. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181, talks about the progress. But Erickson says it will be a while…
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ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West High School hosted a Veterans Day program Friday morning to thank those who have served in the military. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson was the featured speaker. Ada American Legion Post 26 Commander Ken Pazdernik spoke about the high amount of suicide among veterans and the need to reduce that. Pazdernik…
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