American Legion
May 29, 2024Luverne High School junior Sage Viessman will attend the American Legion Boys State as the Rock County representative. Sage, the son of Scott and Tricia Viessman of Luverne, is sponsored by the Hardwick American Legion Post 478. The primary purpose of the program, open to high school juniors, is to teach how government works, according to the organization’s website. Participants also work on…
March 13, 2024U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar received the 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Legion for her leadership on a range of issues championed by the organization. She was honored for the following: •her work ensuring Department of Veterans Affairs benefits include comprehensive care for veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. •supporting the Afghan…- May 19, 2020To the Editor: We are approaching a significant national holiday – Memorial Day. It will be like none other that any of us living have ever seen. PoppyDay has been postponed. Most gravesite ceremonies for our fallenveterans and the laying of wreaths or flag presentations are canceled,including those here in Luverne. We must not let Memorial Day be justanother day of isolation with no meaning.…
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