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2026 Spring Convention – Sat, April 25
Location:
Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
290 Lake Drive E
Chanhassen, MN
Phone: 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 that we have time to order food.
Convention Registration $10
Breakfast – Coffee and rolls, compliments of Minnesota MOPH
Lunch – Burgers and fries $20.00
Dinner – Chicken or roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dinner rolls, and salad $35.00
Total per person $65.00
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…
Terry Dean Anderson
Terry Dean Anderson Obituary Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 30, 2025. Born 1944, died 2025 With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Terry Dean Anderson, a proud and decorated two-time Purple Heart veteran who honorably served in the United States Army; a beloved husband, father,…
MMOPH 2025 Scholarship recipients
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Scholarship recipients for 2025 were Brandon Hodge and Natalie Kuboushek. Brandon and Natalie were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship. Minnesota MOPH Commander David Bellis presents a $3,000 schlorship to Prior Lake High School graduate Natalie Kuboushek at the End of the Year awards ceremony….
The Purple Heart Magazine July-August 2025
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The Purple Heart magazine March-April 2025
MMOPH 2024 Scholarship recipients
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Scholarship recipients for 2024 were Brandon Hodge and Lyvia Misegades. Brandon and Lyvia were each awarded a $3,000 scholarship, and both decided to write research papers about their grandfathers. It was fun the hear them read their papers aloud at the award ceremony….
2025 Spring Convention – Sat, April 26
Minnesota Military Order of the Purple Heart 2025 Spring Convention – Sat, April 26th Location: VFW 2775 43rd St NW Rochester, MN 55901 Phone: 507-206-0192 Reservations: needed by 15 April 2025
Field of Bands, September 20, 2025
Yellow Ribbon Alliance annual fundraiser for the benefit of veterans and their families. This year funds will go to: Operation 23 to Zero, Patriot Assistance Dogs, and Homes for Our Troops Featuring music of: Wayward Boyz Klub: 1:15pm to 2:15pm Girls Night Out: 2:45pm to 4:00pm Arch Allies: 4:30pm to…