American Legion

Hope, ND Dealing With Water Tower Issues

A water distribution station has also been set up at the American Legion.

HOPE. N.D. (KFGO) – Hope, North Dakota is having problems with its water tower and had to shut off its water supply but has come up with a temporary fix, being supplied by Rural water. The water tower will be worked on this morning. A water distribution station has also been set up at the American Legion. Agassiz Valley Social…

American Legion Celebrates Hundredth Conference with Carnival

The event was free to attend and featured performances from local groups

FARGO, N.D. — The American Legion continued its hundredth anniversary conference in Fargo by hosting a carnival. People got in for free, and many kids could take part in several activities like the dunk tank, bouncy houses, and mini golf. The North Dakota State Band also performed, and the carnival turned into a dance party with the band Post Traumatic Funk…

Sen. Heitkamp Speaks on Veterans Issues at American Legion Conference

The Senator will not be in town when President Trump visits on Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. — When visiting with veterans at the American Legion Convention in Fargo, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) was quick to complement their work in helping those who serve. “I don’t think that we would have as robust of veterans services if it weren’t for the American Legion, if it weren’t for the VFW, if it weren’t for the AM…

Legion Baseball: Blues Down Mankato in Extra innings

Moorhead faces Stillwater next in legion state tournament.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legion Baseball Hub) — The Moorhead Blues prevailed in riveting 12-inning affair with the Mankato Nationals to live another day in the Minnesota American Legion State Tournament at CHS Field in St. Paul, MN. Their persistence resulted in a 5-3 win that was a well played game peppered with plenty of quality pitching and defense to go…

Legion Baseball: Post 2 Splits Double Header with Bismarck

Chandler Ibach bases clearing triple helps Post 2 in game one victory.

FARGO, N.D. — Post 2 legion baseball team was back in action on Monday night hosting the Bismarck Governors in a double header. In game one, Post 2 defeated Bismarck 12-2. Chandler Ibach had a bases clearing triple to help Post 2 in the game one victory. In game two, Bismarck did not get a hit until the fifth inning…

Legion Roundup: Nisswa Downs Post 2

Nisswa defeats Post 2 8-3

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Fargo Post 2 faced Nisswa in the Water Carnival Tournament on Saturday, falling 8-3 in seven innings. Post 2 will play in this tournament for the remainder of the weekend. Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion, Fargo Post 2, Nisswa

The Moorhead Blues Shutout Post 400

Blues win 4-0 over Post 400

FARGO, ND– The Moorhead Blues defeated Post 400 4-0 in Wednesday night’s matchup. Ty Syverson threw a complete game shutout for Moorhead. The Blues take on Post 2 Thursday night at 7.   Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion, Moorhead Blues, Post 2, Ty Syverson

Coach of the Week: Post 2’s Luke Rustad

Post 2 is off to a 22-6 start to the season

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Post 2 coach Luke Rustad is the KVRR Coach of the Week. Behind Rustad, Post 2 has won nine of its last 10 games and is 22-6 on the year. The team is currently in Minneapolis for the Gopher Classic Tournament. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion, FARGO, Fargo Post2, Legion Baseball,…

Motorcycle Riders Hit the Road to Raise Money for Veterans’ Families

The ride raises money for the wives and children of veterans killed in the line of duty

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead group is showing people how to give back by cruising along the highway.  As one of the newest Legion Rider chapters, the American Legion in Moorhead is hosting its first motorcycle ride to benefit veterans’ families. “Our first annual freedom, independence and liberty run”, says Duke Johnson, a retired veteran. The chapter started in November…

Legion Baseball: Post 2 Vanquishes Moorhead

Post 2 wins 11-1 over Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Post 2 upset the Moorhead Blues in an 11-1 slaughtering. Post 2 improves to 10-3 on the year. Chandler Ibach had 5 RBIs in his first two at bats. Both Post 2 and Moorhead will be on the road this weekend in Omaha.     Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion, American Legion Post 2, Grand…