The American Legion • Department of North Dakota
Serving Those Who
Served North Dakota
Helping veterans, military families, and communities through advocacy, camaraderie, benefits assistance, youth programs, and service since 1919.
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Legionnaire Training in Minot
Join fellow Legionnaires at the Grand Hotel on January 29, 2027, for MyLegion and post operations training. All members are welcome. RSVP by January 15.
Why We Exist
Veterans Serving Veterans
The American Legion Department of North Dakota is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans, military families, and our communities through support, advocacy, and programs that make a difference.
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Service
Community
Investing in North Dakota’s Future
Explore programs and support that strengthen our Legion community.
North Dakota American Legion Foundation
Help secure the future of Legion programs through charitable giving, endowed support, and long-term stewardship.
High School Oratorical Program
Discover the constitutional speech contest, scholarship opportunities, and North Dakota contest dates.
Explore Our Programs
Discover opportunities to serve, learn, and connect through the American Legion family.
ND Legion Baseball
Teamwork, sportsmanship, and competition through North Dakota American Legion Baseball.
ND High School Oratorical Program
A constitutional speech contest that builds public speaking skills and offers scholarship opportunities.
ND Boys State
Hands-on learning about citizenship, leadership, and how state government works.
Sons of The American Legion
Honoring veterans through service, patriotism, and the American Legion family.
Legion Riders
Motorcycle enthusiasts supporting veterans, charitable causes, and their communities.
Junior Law Cadet
Currently on hold while the Department seeks a sponsoring law enforcement agency.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Supporting veterans as they seek benefits, care, and assistance.
Children and Youth
Supporting the well-being and future of children and youth in our communities.
Find What You Need
Useful Links
Connect with veteran services, Legion organizations, benefits, and support.
Junior Law Cadet
The program is currently on hold while the Department seeks a sponsoring law enforcement agency.
Latest News
Stories, people, and updates from the North Dakota American Legion.
Patient Assisted Parking Now Available at Fargo VA
Fargo VA now offers patient assisted parking for veterans, patients and visitors on weekdays, excluding federal holidays.
Crosby Post 75 to Host Veterans Day Program
Makee/Lumsden Post 75 invites the community to a Veterans Day program in Crosby on November 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Legionnaire Training at the 2027 Winter Conference
All Legionnaires are invited to training in Minot on January 29, 2027. RSVP by January 15.
Dickinson Post 3 Supports Military Pathways and Presents the Colors
Matthew Brew Post 3 members supported the Military Pathways class and presented the colors at Dickinson State University’s last home football game.
Gilbert C. Grafton Post 2 Has Moved
Gilbert C. Grafton American Legion Post 2 has moved to 1002 Main Ave in Fargo. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Legion Family Comes Together for First Suicide Awareness Walk
More than 140 people joined the first Suicide Awareness Walk at Hankinson Veterans Memorial Park, organized by Fairmount Post 106 Commander Randy Anderson.
Upcoming Events
Connect at department events and district meetings across North Dakota.
Department Events
Dignified Flag Disposal Ceremony
- Bechtold parking lot, across the street from American Legion Post 39, Velva
Tioga Post 139 Veterans Day Supper and USO Show
- Tioga Community Center, Tioga, ND
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November 13, 2026
5:00 p.m. Social
5:30 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m. Free USO show, open to the public after supper
District Meetings
District 10 Oratorical Contest — 2026
- 2026-11-21 10:00:00
- Fairmount High School, 101 Date Ave, Fairmount, ND
- 10:00 AM — Oratorical Contest
District 9 Oratorical Contest — 2026
- 2026-11-21 11:00:00
- Elementary School, 215 West Street, Ray, ND
- 11:00 AM — Oratorical Contest
Our New Website Is Live!
We’re excited to welcome you to the new American Legion Department of North Dakota website.
We’re still adding new features, resources, and content, so check back often for updates.
Have a question or a resource you’d like to share? Please contact us — we’d love to hear from you.
