Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA

Serving our country and our community.  The Brainerd VFW is a friendly place.  Nestled in the heart of downtown Brainerd, you'll find us at 309 South Sixth Street.  It is a gathering spot for active military, veterans and non-veterans.  Brainerd's mayor occasionally stops in to read the pulse of the community.  You can too.

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• Monday, Hamburgers and More with Bingo at 6 pm
• Tuesday, Tacos at 5 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm
• Wednesday, Wings, Fries, and Salads, noon - 7 pm.  "500" cards 6:30 pm
• Thursday, Hamburgers, Fries and American beer  $1 each at 5 pm 
• 3rd Sunday of the month, breakfast 8 am to noon, $8
  

April 2019:
Wed. Apr. 24, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm
Fri. Apr. 26, Spaghetti Benefit Dinner for Bethany Good Sam, 5 pm
Sat. Apr. 27, Brainerd VA, All vets coffee 9-11 am & Women Vet canvas painting 11-2 pm

May 2019:
Thurs. May 2, American Icons concert at Civic Center.  Tickets  218-833-2577
Tue. May 14, Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm
Thurs. May 16, Town Hall at Brainerd VA, 4 pm VA enrollment, 5 pm meeting
Fri. & Sat, May 17 & 18, Buddy Poppy Days in Brainerd.  Donate, get one and wear it proudly.
Sun. May 19, Memorial service for deceased members, 2 pm
Mon. May 27, Memorial Day Ceremonies
Tue. May 29, Bob Nelson retirement party at Legion, 3:30-5:30 pm

Our Mission

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts.  To serve veterans, veteran families, the military and our community.​

309 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN
218-829-6393   Road Map
Monday- Saturday noon to 10 pm
Sunday noon to 5 pm
​& during Vikings football.

Community and Visibility

​The Brainerd VFW Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies in the area including the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley.