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October 3rd Meeting Notes for Post 1 Minneapolis.

A dedicated day for veterans and veteran families to connect, access resources, and experience United In Service. October 16 at the Minnesota Fair Grounds.

The new 40,000-square-foot museum is much larger than the former facility, and it is absolutely beautiful. Its thoughtfully designed galleries cover every American conflict since the Civil War, creating an impressive setting for preserving and sharing Minnesota's military history.

Post 1 participated in Every Third Saturday’s (ETS) Stay in the Fight walk on Saturday, September 26, an event focused on raising awareness of veteran suicide. Commander Sammi, Mollie, and a friend from Warriors Return Cohort 24 joined the 2.3-mile walk, which symbolized the 23 veterans lost to suicide each day.

Post 1 kicked off the season with 14 members and guests in attendance. Two Department Service Officers gave a terrific presentation on the programs and services available through Fund 85

Our first membership meeting of the new Legion year is this Saturday at 12 noon. We will be meeting at the post, 2507 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, Mn 55406.

Over the past year, Post 1 has made a meaningful effort to ensure that members are present at services at Fort Snelling. Sometimes, our members double the number of people gathered to say goodbye.

Saturday August 1st, Post 1 held our annual Family Picnic at Wabun Park in Minneapolis. We were blessed with lots of family, wonderful weather, good friends, delicious food, and the day was capped off with a special and heartfelt presentation from the Finnerty Family to show their appreciation for help received from Post 1 in their time of need.

Annual Post 1 Family Picnic will be held: August 1, 2026 10am-3pm

Recently, one of our members was hospitalized with an urgent medical condition. Our brother reached out from his hospital bed for prayers and maybe a few visitors, and the Post 1 Family responded! Several members including our newly elected Chaplain, took the time to visit our brother for a quick chat, lunch, a cold pop, or a nice walk outside.

If any of you know of a member or any veteran who is hospitalized, is able to have visitors and would like that, please reach out. Do not reach out on social media, please call the Post phone 612/721-3023. Nothing is worse than being bored or lonely in the hospital, let's do what we can to ease that for our brothers and sisters.

Becky Nelson from Post 1 Auxiliary graciously showed me around the facility. The program includes dedicated spaces representing different cities, as well as an auditorium used for conventions. Participants also spend a day at the Minnesota State Capitol, further enriching their understanding of government in action.

The American Legion Post 1 Family installed their newly elected officers on Saturday 6/13, in a ceremony attended by over 30 members and supporters.

Post 1 was well represented at this year’s District Convention, with members from Post 1, the Sons of The American Legion (SAL), and the Auxiliary in attendance.

Minneapolis American Legion Post #1 Memorial Day 2026 photo gallery.

Amos Ferrier, Post 1 member and former Army medic, died Sunday of injuries received while thwarting a car theft in Minneapolis on Friday May 15. Amos was credited with saving many lives during his combat deployments to Afghanistan and continued giving to the Minnesota Veteran community in his role as Internship Coordinator at Every Third Saturday (ETS) in Minneapolis.

Gathering at ETS for Amos Ferrier

Post 1 Auxiliary held a fundraiser potluck meal on Saturday at the Wold-Chamberlain Legion. They raffled off a variety of theme baskets.

Post 1 members had a wonderful morning picking up sticks & debris at the Pioneers & Soldiers cemetery on Saturday May 9th, sprucing up in preparation for our Memorial Day Program here on the 25th.

We had a long Membership Meeting on Saturday, but we got a lot of work done. Here are some highlights