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Join us again for the Minnesota VFW Midwinter Conference in mid-January 2027.
January 16, 2026: Photo story of the Minnesota VFW Midwinter Conference at the Marriott NW in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Attending from Brainerd were Commander Kevin Jensen, Senior Vice Commander Chip Borle and his wife Kari, Junior Vice Commander Darnell King and his wife Renate, Quartermaster Pat Wing, Gambling Manager Chuck Hanson, Mark Persons, Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurer Dawn Garin, Pat Shea, Don and Marna Lohse.
The charitable gambling meeting was well attended. Sessions included suicide prevention, and burial at Fort Snelling - it's not automatic for veterans. Then there was time to see displays and socializing to discuss mutual problems and goals.
The charitable gambling meeting was well attended. Sessions included suicide prevention, and burial at Fort Snelling - it's not automatic for veterans. Then there was time to see displays and socializing to discuss mutual problems and goals.
(l-r) Brainerd Commander Kevin Jensen and State Commander Ed Keogh In the Parade of Checks. The Brainerd VFW donated $5000, in addition to $5000 donated in October.
Poppy displays were well done.
January 17, 2026: The banquet was well attended.
The 6th District Voice of Democracy winner was Kierra Lease from Litchfield. She took 4th place in state. completion
The first place Voice of Democracy winner was Nandana Nambier, a sophomore at Mounds View High School.
