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MOPH 2nd Amendment BINGO, Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart Second Amendment BINGO Over $11,500 in prizes Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Bingo Packets: $60 per packet Each additional Coverall Page: $10 Location: VFW Post 1215 2775 43rd St NW, Rochester, MN Must be 18 years of age or older…
MN Vets Suicide Prevention Summit, Wed, Sept 30, 2026
Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Time: 8:30am to 4:00pm Location: Everett McClay VFW Post 1296 Earl C Hill American Legion Post 550 311 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55420 Speakers Governor’s Proclamation for Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention & Awareness Day Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs…
Bayport American Legion Field of Bands – Sept 12, 2026
100% of proceeds go to helping our local veterans and their families
When:
Date Saturday, September 12, 2026
12 Noon until 8:00pm
Clayton Irmen
Wallace “Wally” Lind
Wallace “Wally” Lind June 29, 1946 – May 20, 2026 U.S. Army Veteran Born June 29th 1946, Wally was the oldest of 6 children. He spent his childhood in Plymouth and Coon Rapids. Growing up, life was always an adventure. From fishing, to reading history to hitchhiking around the country,…
Gordon Ronald Sanderson
Gordon R. (Gordy) Sanderson (Obituary) 07/12/1950 – 07/22/2026 Gordy was born to Junior Gordon (Sandy) and Caroline (Forde) Sanderson on July 12, 1950. He was an only child for 9 years creating his own entertainment. He played baseball, was part of the St. Louis Park High School Gymnastics Team and…
2026 Spring Convention
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart The 2026 Spring Convention was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 At the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 in Chanhassen, MN New officers are from right to left: Stan Broton, Bill Bull, Chuck Jones, Derek Farwell, Wally Lind, Dan Revsbeck, Steve Ruud, Zach Johnson,…
March 26, 2026, ROTC Awards Night
ROTC Awards Night at Minnesota State University, Mankato on March 26th, 2026. Military Order of the Purple Heart Leadership Award presented to Cadet Hannah Ahrens. Presenter Commander Harry Kerr of MOPH Chapter 7110 of Rochester, Minnesota
Past Minnesota MOPH Commander continues to serve in his community!
‘Everybody knows Dave’: Beloved school crossing guard honored at surprise event planned by parents Laurie Hartmann, staff writer, Prior Lake NEWS COMPASS. December 17, 2025 Dave Bellis is probably the most recognized staff member for students attending Hidden Oaks Middle School and Twin Oaks Middle School. The buildings are located…
2026 Spring Convention – Sat, April 25
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart 2026 Spring Convention – Saturday, April 25, 2026 Location: Chanhassen American Legion Post 580290 Lake Drive EChanhassen, MNPhone: 952-934-6677 Reservations: needed by 15 April 2026 Please call William Bull at 952-594-2374 to make your convention and meal registrations before April 15th, 2026 so…