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Bemidji American Legion Post 14 member Wendell Affield recently presented a gift on behalf of the organization to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf as part of their March Food Share Drive.
The Bagley American Legion will host the 11th annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner once again starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. All area vets are welcome.
Ride for the Troops' Bemidji chapter presented a check for a upcoming honor flight, further cementing its role in the community effort that has sent over 2,000 area veterans to Washington since 2007.
Clearbrook veterans Ken Brein, Robert Granley, Lloyd Engen and Larry Djernes were honored during the "Give A Veteran a Lift" Benefit Concert on Saturday, Feb. 22.
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs received a donation of $80,000 from the Department of Minnesota Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 906, which will go toward the eight state veterans homes.
In Country Motorcycle Club, in partnership with Dave's Pizza, provided pizza for the residents of the Bemidji Veterans Home for their pre-Super Bowl party.
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As a special Christmas gift, members of the Walker American Legion Riders Post No. 134 recently paid a visit to the veterans home, bringing holiday cheer by playing music and handing out tasty treats.
