March 2026 - What's Happening

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The Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s National Salute to Veteran Patients Thursday, February 12, 2026. (l-r) Dept 1st Vice President, Linda Kelly, Minneapolis VA Hospital Rep Janet Thompson, Elaine Whelen and Minneapolis Veterans Home Rep, Sandy Gibson

Hutchinson Unit 96 provided the meal for the Red Cross workers and volunteers for the February 10 Bloodmobile. Also, cookies were provided for all the donors. Pictured on the right is Unit President, Donna Telecky and on the left is Shari Zieman, who also volunteered to make future appointments for the donors.

Sanborn Unit 286 fills goodie bags each year for our local veterans, shut-ins, etc. In December 2025 we filled 44 bags for singles, 22 bags for couples, and 7 for families. In November of 2024 we began tying fleece blankets for our local shut-ins, nursing home residents, people recovering from surgeries, and as of December 2025 we had tied and given away 46 blankies, including 16 that went out with Christmas goodie bags.

First photo is of the 16 blankets that went out at Christmas. Second is of all the bags set up ready to fill with Auxiliary members Mary Loechler, Elly Trebesh, and Crystal Falk. Third photo is of goodie bag and blanket recipients Al and Darla Stark (and daughter), with Darla already enjoying her blankie.

6th District Mid-Winter held February 7th in Pequot Lakes

The Aurora American Legion Post 241 had their Christmas Party on December 27th. Pictured are Members of the Legion, Sons, and Auxiliary Members, Scott Shuck, Lisa Bolen, Betty Bolen, Santa aka Bruce, Mary Hess, Bill Marchand, Cheri Mormann, Tricia Shuck, and Steve Biondich

1st and 3rd District American Legion Department of Minnesota Family event. Held in Fairbault Post 43 on Jan 31, 2026. Great leadership activity and ideas were shared while appreciating each other strengths. L to R: Diane MacKenthum 3rd, Kim Carlander 3rd, Linda Kelly 3rd, President Ann Bovy 3rd, Gina Little 3rd, Darlene Wondra 3rd, Kelly Kauss 3rd, Paulette Joneson 3rd, Karen Rasmussen 3rd, President Wanda Prescher 1st, Michelle Leonard 3rd, Michelle Weaver 1st

Department President Robin, worked the Minneapolis-Richfield Unit 435 omelet breakfast February 8th. Tips went to the 2025-2026 Department Project - Honor Flight Network.