American Legion Post #40
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 | Welcome to the Henry M. Guttormson, Post #40 American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Sons of the American Legion 103 Elmwood, PO Box 285 Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3440 |  | |
Lanesboro, MN, has the oldest American Legion building in the US. Built in 1870, first used as a cooper’s shop making barrels, then millinery and dress making shop, then in 1946, the American Legion took over. | |||
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 | DOWNSTAIRS & DECK HOURS Monday - Friday: 3pm to Close Saturday & Sunday: Noon-Close HAPPY HOUR Mon-Thursday 3-6pm MEAT RAFFLE Every Friday 6:30 pm UPSTAIRS HOURS Open for special occasions or Reservations for Private Events VISITORS WELCOME!!!! |  |
SHELLEY WAHL Bar Manager | ||
| To All Post #40 Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion members, | |
 Thore ‘Everett’ JohnsonDec 4, 1945 ~ Sept 12, 2026 We are sorry to announce the loss of the Legion member Thore ‘Everett’ Johnson on September 12, 2026. Click here for details. |  David CampbellSep 25, 1942 — Sep 17, 2026 We are sorry to announce the loss of longtime Sons of the American Legion member David Campbell. Dave passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2026. Click here for details. |
2025-2026 POST #40 OFFICERS | ||
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LEGION COMMANDER John Nelson | AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Kim Wagner | SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDER Jim Iverson |
Let us not forget the Veterans who gave so much so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today . . .
Our soldiers who are working hard for us now . . .
They serve and die for this country, So remember and honor them with pride . . .
Last but definitely not least, remember the Auxiliary and SAL members who donate so many selfless hours wherever needed to support our veterans and troops . . .
"FOR GOD AND COUNTRY ..." STILL IMPORTANT
“For God and Country …” are the first few words of our American Legion Preamble that we recite at the beginning of our American Legion Meetings throughout America. to view the entire article.
* * REGULAR MEETINGS * *
LEGION - 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 pm, upstairs in the Legion.
AUXILIARY - 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 pm, upstairs in the Legion.
No meetings December, June, July and August.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION - 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm, upstairs in the Legion
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NEED A PLACE FOR YOUR MEETING OR GET TOGETHER? HAVE IT AT THE LEGION UPSTAIRS! *You do not need to be a Legion member | ||
 | Entire upstairs - Meetings / Kitchen / Dining Hall Everything you need except the food and cooks No Bar - $100 With Bar and Bartender $200 Free of charge to non-profit groups, i.e Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H. Also available for special gatherings or meetings for a nominal fee. Call 507-467-3440 during business hours to book reservations. |  |
SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPA free, confidential resource that veterans, their families and friends can access any day, any time by manned by trained professionals at the Veterans Crisis Line — many of them veterans themselves — who are ready to listen, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Whether a veteran has just returned home, or served years ago, their experiences remain with them. Their wounds might not be visible, but they need our attention. Anyone who knows a veteran can help. Dial 988 and Press 1 or dial 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, or send a text message to 838255 or chat online http://www.veteranscrisisline.net
The Lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
Mental health issues are especially hard for people with depression and other mental health disorders. NAMI, The National Alliance on Illness has a 24-hour helpline: 800-950-6264. The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. For additional information go to https://www.nami.org
Have questions or comments? We welcome your opinion. Please email your comments or suggestions to webmaster@lanesboroamericanlegion.org or call Anne at 507-460-9040. Thank you for your support.