Daniel R Olsen Post 594

Veterans Village Ground Breaking
2025-05-20 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Veterans Village, 3910 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Note: This event is cancelled due to weather. The information from the organizers states:
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Veteran Village Groundbreaking Ceremony and Reception originally scheduled for tomorrow (May 20th) has been postponed to a future date. While we were very much looking forward to celebrating this exciting milestone, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees is our top priority. We are actively working to identify a new date for the event and will share updated details as soon as possible.
The original event message: There will be a ground breaking ceremony for the new Veterans Village, a housing project in Eagan designed specifically for veterans. The development is located at 3910 Rahn Road, next to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. The Post 594 Color Guard will be presenting the colors, and we will be part of supporting a veterans housing project that promises to be a great resource for our local veterans and their families.

Membership Meeting – May 2025
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on May 20, 2025. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Eagan High School Enlistment Ceremony
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
The Enlistment Ceremony recognizes the Eagan High School students who have committed to joining one of the military branches. The event will be held in the High School Cafeteria. Come and support these new recruits.

Memorial Day Concert and Tribute
2025-05-26 00:00 - 02:00 | Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
Come join Post 594 for the “Never Forget” Memorial Day Concert and Tribute
There will be a Concert at the Band Shell from noon to 1:15 pm. Following the concert there will be a Tribute Ceremony from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm at the Tribute Plaza.

Flag Inspection
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Easter Lutheran Church in the Hill, 4200 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Members of Post 594 and Scouting America will inspect flags from the donation boxes in Eagan.

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
More details coming soon.

Post 594 Blood Drive
2025-06-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
There is a Critical Need for Blood Donors at this time. You can assist on June 17, 2025 at the Post 594 Blood Drive.
It is being held at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
You can find online signups at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&zipSponsor=55121
There are openings for two types of donations:

Blood – The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of ‘whole blood’ is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.
Power Red: A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood.

Note: Come give June 1 to 30 for $15 Gift Card emailed plus chance to win $7K prize. See rcblood.org/Count for more information.

Eagan Legion Baseball Home Opener
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Goat Hill Park, 4391 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
The Eagan Patriots home opener will be on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 starting at 5:30pm at Goat Hill Park. The Post 594 Color Guard will be doing the pregame presentation. Come out for a fun game of baseball.
For more information on American Legion Baseball, see our information page.

Core Team Leadership Meeting – June 2025
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 18:00. The meeting will be held in the lower meeting room at Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

Eagan Market Fest Community Day
2025-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States

Membership Meeting – July 2025
2025-07-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on July 15, 2025. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Union 32 Craft House Fundraiser
2025-07-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Union 32 Craft House, 2864 Highway 55, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
Join Post 594 at Union 32 on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy a delightful time with family and friends while supporting a great cause! During this event, 10% of all sales will be generously donated to our Post. Your participation will directly benefit both the Legion Baseball and the Eagan Clay Shooting Team. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a positive impact while having a delicious dinner.
Union 32 Craft House Fundraiser

Von Hanson Brat Sales
2025-08-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 10:30 - 16:00 | Von Hanson’s Meats, 1320 Duckwood Dr, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
Post 594 will be holding a Brat Sale at the Von Hanson location at 1320 Duckwood Drive, Eagan. 50% of sales go directly to Post 594. Come support our efforts to assist local veterans.

Core Team Leadership Meeting – August 2025
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | SYNERGY HomeCare, 3348 Sherman Ct, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 18:00. The meeting will be held at SYNERGY HomeCare, 3348 Sherman Ct, Eagan, MN 55121.
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Sutton Ridge Farm Military Appreciation Day
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Sutton Ridge Farm, 1500 West 200th Street, Jordan, 55352, United States
Join Every Third Saturday at this outdoor event to honor all military members and support Veteran-Owned Businesses at Sutton Ridge Farms in Jordan, MN.
More details can be found on the page at https://www.everythirdsaturday.org/salutethetroops along with registration. Also, view the flyer below for more details.
Sutton Ridge Farms 2025

9/11 Remembrance & Memorial event
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
The event will feature a Joint Legion / Police / Fire Honor Guard; Eagan Police and Fire static display; a keynote by Eagan Fire Chief Hugo Searle.
The event is hosted by American Legion Post 594 and Eagan Lions Club.

Membership Meeting – September 2025
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on September 16, 2025. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Post Color Guard at Eagan HS Football Game
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
Come watch a great football game and see members of the Post 594 Color Guard present the colors at the beginning of the game.

Blood Drive
2025-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
Register online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=55122&driveType=all
Help replace our blood supply. Both regular blood donations and Power Red donations are available.

Fall Street Cleanup
2025-10-18 08:30 - 09:30 | Walmart, 1360 Town Centre Dr., Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
Meet in the south end of the Walmart parking lot. Bags and safety vests provided.

Core Team Leadership Meeting – October 2025
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 18:00. The meeting will be held in the lower meeting room at Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

Flag Inspection with Scouts
2025-10-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Woodcrest Church, 525 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come and assist our local Scouts in inspecting and folding flags.

Post Color Guard @ Hy-Vee
2025-11-11 07:30 - 19:45 | Eagan Hy-Vee, 1500 Central Park Commons Dr, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
The Post 594 Color Guard will Post the Colors at the Eagan Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast. They will be doing it at 7:30 am.
Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast
Many Hy-Vee stores celebrate Veterans Day each year by offering a free breakfast buffet to all veterans and active-duty military members as a way of thanking veterans and military members for their service. Hy-Vee typically serves more than 80,000 veterans and their guests each year at their in-store dining facilities or restaurants. Many stores offer planned programs, displays, entertainment or other activities to complement the breakfast event.

Eagan High School Veterans Day Program
2025-11-11 08:15 - 10:00 | Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
The Students, Faculty, and Staff of Eagan High School would like to cordially invite you to our 18th Annual Veterans Day recognition assembly Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the main gymnasium of Eagan High School. Our hope is to pay tribute to the almost 22 million living Veterans and the millions of active personnel across the globe who exemplify the true character of the American spirit.
8:15 a.m. – a social hour with coffee, juice and cinnamon rolls. It will be held in our student commons for Veterans and their families.
9:10 a.m. – a 50-minute assembly will be held with military personnel from the United States Armed Services as well as the Eagan High School student body.
Seating will be available in the gymnasium beginning at 9:00 a.m. for those planning to attend the assembly but not the social hour prior.
Parking is plentiful and will be reserved for Veterans in our lower student lot.
Eagan High School is located off of Hwy 35E on the corner of Diffley Road and Braddock Trail in Eagan.
No rsvp is required.
Veterans Day Invitation 25

Lakeville Military Appreciation Dinner
2025-11-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville, MN, 55044, United States
Registration is now open for the Military Appreciation Dinner on Friday November 14th.
Join us for Dinner, Entertainment and Door Prizes ***
Trinity Free Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville
Doors open at 5:00 and the event runs from 6:00 – 9:00.
Please note:
1. Dining room will not be open until 5:40 to allow for our volunteers to complete preparations. There will be limited seating available until that time.
2. You must enter an email address in the box at the bottom of the registration screen to receive a confirmation email and you must click on the ‘submit’ button for your registration to be sent.
3. If you register and later find that you will not be able to attend, please call or text Lindy at 612-382-4022 so we may be able to fill your spot.
Registration Link –> https://www.lakevillemn.gov/659/Military-Appreciation-Dinner-November-14
When: Friday Nov 14, 2025 ⋅ 6pm – 8pm (Central Time – Chicago)
Location: Trinity Church, 10658 210th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA

Membership Meeting – November 2025
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on November 18, 2025. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Veteran's Village Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Village, 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Join the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Veteran Village!
You are invited to join MACV, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Lennar, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, and our valued partners as we celebrate the grand opening of Veteran Village in Eagan—Minnesota’s first multi-unit housing complex designed to support Veterans and their families served by MACV.
This special event will take place on Wednesday, December 3, at 11:00 a.m. at 3930 Rahn Road, Eagan, MN 55122. Parking is limited, so we encourage attendees to carpool when possible. The celebration will be held outdoors, and we recommend dressing appropriately for the weather.
The morning will include a live performance of the National Anthem, remarks from project leaders, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening, and guided tours of select units. Guests will also have time to connect with fellow donors, partners, and supporters who helped bring this project to life.
We are especially excited to share that Lenny, the Veteran Village facility dog, will be joining us to help mark this meaningful day!
Veteran Village represents teamwork, perseverance, and the lasting impact of shared purpose—a place where Minnesota Veterans and their families can find stability, community, and hope. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.

Fisher House - Making Breakfast
2025-12-12 07:00 - 09:00 | Fisher House, 5045 E 54th St,, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
Members of Post 594 make breakfast for the guests of the Minneapolis VA Fisher House.

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser
2025-12-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Twin Cities Premium Outlets, 3965 Eagan Outlets Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Post 594 on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from Noon until 4:00 p.m., will be doing “free” gift wrapping for shoppers in exchange for a donation to Post 594 at the Twin Cities Premium Outlet in Eagan. The gift wrapping will be set up in Space 710, right next to the Calvin Klein store.
