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As part of Veteran’s Day activities, Deerwood Elementary School in Eagan created a Veterans tribute wall to recognize family members who have served in the armed forces. Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594 in Eagan supported the event by… Continue Reading →
Give to the Max Day takes place on Thursday, Nov. 21! Early giving is underway! Give for Good in your community this Give to the Max Day! Give to the Max is a statewide outpouring of support for thousands of… Continue Reading →
Eagan High School held their 19th Annual Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. It is a very rewarding and moving experience. Pictures are shown below but a video of the program can be found at https://youtu.be/wqve-2Pfcp0?si=5eIt0XYWDyvmNmae
Members of the Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 Color Guard Posted the Colors at the Blue Cross / Blue Shield Headquarters Veterans Day event.
Members of the Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 Color Guard Posted the Colors at Eagan Hy-Vee for their Veterans Day breakfast.
On Veterans Day 2024, members of Post 594 gathered with local Boy and Girls Scouts and adults to inspect flags placed in the two flag boxes in Eagan. Serviceable flags were set aside to find another home. The tattered and… Continue Reading →
Every Veterans story is important. Participation in the Veterans History Project (VHP) can help preserve the stories of these individuals. About VHP Established in 2000 by Congressional legislation, the Veterans History Project (VHP) has its roots in a simple family… Continue Reading →
November is Veterans and Military Families Month and it’s all about you. In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day… Continue Reading →
Dakota County is still recruiting new volunteer peer mentors for its Justice Involved Veteran Program and Veterans Treatment Court (see attached flyer below). If you are interested, please contact Neil Hetherington at 612-816-9076 or oldguard88@gmail.com. Flyer
The Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 is having an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. It will be held at the Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121…. Continue Reading →