The American Legion newspaper for Minnesota, the Minnesota Legioinnaire

		May 2008

	The Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary

	Legionnaire


	Disabled vets get tax cut from state


	The Minnesota Legislature voted to give 70 to 100 percent VA disabled veterans a major property tax cut. Veterans should check with their CVSOs for more information on filing for the tax break.




		Mule Skinner Blues

		Alton Knutson was assigned a four-legged comrade during his duty in Burma in World War II.




	A Two-Ocean War

		Jim Downey began the war on his LST at Omaha Beach. By the end of 1945, he had also visited Iwo Jima, Okinawa, China and Japan.


	New Ulm officer wins top state award

Myron Wieland, commander and deputy chief at New Ulm, was named the top peace officer by the Law and Order Committee.

Vets get free day at History Center


State veterans and their families get a free day at the Minnesota History Center where they can view an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

The Legionnaire Collection


From past issues of the Minnesota Legionnaire, men and women of Minnesota tell their stories of service to their country during times of crisis. Living history.



		What's Happening

		Your guide to what's happening in The American Legion and around the state of Minnesota.

	Commander's Column Al Zdon's Column This Month's Editorial Mail Call


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