The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
It is the nation?s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service
members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time.
American Legion Baseball is one of the nation?s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires? sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion?s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Minnewaska Showstoppers (Minnewaska Theatre Arts Assn) Mandy Recker
Family Owned Since 1969. JS Tent Rental is a full-service event rental company. From large canopies all the way down to the decor, china, and flatware, we will make your event a hit! Providing services for small gatherings all the way up to a large community festival. We take pride in making special occasions truly memorable!
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The market is held Saturday mornings from 8:30-11:30a (Jun-Oct) and Tuesday evenings from 4-6p (Jun-Aug). You will find the market at the parking lot south of the Pope County Museum on MN State Hwy 104 South. Vendors supply a wide variety of fresh local produce, eggs, bakery goods, preserves, wood crafts & more. All are welcome!
The 510 Art Lab is a makerspace that is a member-run, 501(c)3 organization. Their members have access to space and equipment that allows them to independently learn and create in an inclusive environment. Some people join and use the Lab as a working studio, while others join to gather in a creative atmosphere with people who enjoy learning a variety of art forms. The 510 Art Lab currently has equipment and tools in pottery, stained glass, wood working, weaving, sewing, and culinary arts.
The Sons of Norway is a Fraternal Benefit Society that was established in 1895 to preserve the best of the Norwegian heritage and culture. Mjosen Lodge was established in 1916
Mjøsen Lodge was organized in Glenwood on December 4, 1916. Since the lay of the land around Glenwood has a great resemblance to the parts of Norway around Lake Mjøsen (Mjøsa) north of Oslo, they named the Lodge Mjøsen. In 1948, Gemle Lodge # 174 from Starbuck (est. Nov 1916) merged with Mjøsen Lodge.
Mjøsen Lodge is apart of District 1 of the Sons of Norway and Zone 4. District #1 is comprised of 7 states including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Texas
Current Mjosen Lodge membership is 60 adults (33 women - 27 men)
