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Doris was Past 6th District American Legion Auxiliary President 1973-974 and a volunteer at the St. Cloud VA. Visitation - St Paul's Catholic Church Wednesday, January 21, 2026 9:00 - 10:45 am Mass of Christian Burial - St Paul's Catholic Church Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Full obituary can be found here: https://www.pattonschad.com/obituaries/doris-peterson

Hello Everyone, My name is Beth Medeiros, the Commander of Post 49, Pequot Lakes.  I just wanted to share a bit of information with you regarding the Mid-Winter conference. I know our District Commander has put out the good word to get registrations sent in, but I want to make sure everyone knows about the event we are hosting Friday (February 6th) night in support of our District Commander. First, our kitchen will be providing full service (daily special and the menu) until

Highlights: The Mid-Winter Conference is coming up on February 7 with a Cash Raffle benefiting the 6th District Commander's Project on February 6. Updated membership board Post Elections coming up in April.

History: The Veterans Employment and Education Commission expanded its Employer Awards Program in 1969 when it created an award category for employers of veterans. Originally, departments were permitted to submit one nomination each for a large and a small employer of veterans. In 1992, the number of awards for employers of veterans was increased. Today, departments may submit a total of 3 nominations for this category for national consideration. One nomination for a small co

Here are some highlights: Eastern Stearns County Council Commander-Dave Wells—720-244-3565 The next County Council meeting will be at Waite Park on Wednesday, March 11th, at 7:00 PM. Our Veteran of the Month For February 3rd meeting Jon Schave Tara Slivnik, Jessie Rosenow and Althea Heim, of the St. Stephen American Legion Auxiliary volunteered to help at the St. Cloud VA Gift Shop on December 1st, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Read the January 2026 Sixth District Newsletter.

Commander Frank Grittner taking part in the Upsala American Legion Auxiliary's Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13, 2025 at the Upsala Are Veterans Memorial. 

Read the December 2025 Minnesota Sixth District American Legion Newsletter.