American Legion

Legion teams conclude seasons

Jul 30, 2025

For the past two weeks, the American Legion baseball playoffs for both the Jr. and Sr. teams have kept the players busy, traveling all around southeastern Minnesota to compete for a berth at the state tournament. The Jr. Legion team finished the regular season with a record of 10-3 and received...

Legion donates flag to River Oaks

Nov 6, 2024

Louis McCahill American Legion Post 110 of Lake City donated an American flag and pole to the River Oaks assisted living facility. The flag is on display in the community room at River Oaks. From left to right are Bill Otto, Mel Blattner, Andru Peters, Michael Hanson, Commander Dick Grobe, and Ray...

Peters presents Air Force Reserve Soldier of the Year award on behalf of American Legion

Dec 13, 2023

At ceremonies held at Ft. Snelling on Dec. 3, American Legion 1st Vice Commander, District 5, Andru Peters (pictured center right) of Lake City presented the “Air Force Reserve Soldier of the year” plaque to Master Sgt. Amy Gillette (center left), with the 934th Airlift Wing at Ft. Snelling. In the...

Andru Peters presents award to National Guard member at Ft. Snelling

Dec 6, 2023

At ceremonies held at Ft. Snelling on Dec. 3, American Legion 1st Vice Commander, District 5, Andru Peters of Lake City presented the “Army Reserve Soldier of the Year” plaque to Sgt. Ryan Garretson, HHC, 372 Engineer Brigade, US Army Reserve. Pictured, from left: Sgt. Major Brandenburg, Sgt....

Legion supports historical society

Dec 6, 2023

Commander Dick Grobe of American Legion Post 110, Lake City presented the Lake City Historical Society with a check in the amount of $500 for archival materials needed by the Collections Committee. The Legion supports our vision to “collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge about the history of...

Legion honors two longtime members

May 10, 2023

Lake City American Legion Post 110 honored two longtime Legion members with certificates. Marvin Holmstadt (left) has been a Legion member for 50 years. Bill Ogle (right) has been a Legion member for 65 years. With them is Post 110 Membership Chair Dick Grobe.

Millville Legion earns  membership award

Mar 25, 2020

National American Legion Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford presented leaders of the Millville Valley American Legion Post with a certificate in recognition of membership at goal or all-time high by Oxford’s visit. Pictured, from left, are Post Commander Don Sexton, Membership Chair Dick Grobe,...

Peters testifies on Purple Heart license plate legislation

Mar 11, 2020

The Minnesota House Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Division Committee recently heard Rep. Kristin Bahner, District 34B (center), presenting her Motor Vehicles bearing Purple Heart medal plate fee exemptions bill (HF 3552), with testimony support by Ryan Sabinish (left), past state...

Connect with an aging veteran

Feb 20, 2020

Over a period of my 80 years of life, one begins to understand the make-up and wisdom of organizations. These organizations could consist of industry firms, political entities, non-profit groups such as civic, religious and veteran’s organizations. Over the course of time, emerges the “Silo...

Legions should continue paying property taxes

Feb 12, 2020

To the editor: As a member of the American Legion I support the Legion paying property taxes on buildings we own. Those taxes support the G.I. Bill, healthcare, pensions, boys staters, homes, cemeteries, too many to mention. Continued support from taxes will help to drive membership in the...