State Legion Convention Begins

American Legion members from across North Dakota are in Minot this weekend for their annual state...  More »

American Legion members from across North Dakota are in Minot this weekend for their annual state convention. And the event got a noisy kickoff this afternoon when dozens of motorcycles pulled in to the convention headquarters at the Grand International. The riders are Legion members from all over the state and say this gathering is a great way to get everyone's motor running for the state gathering. The American Legion Riders ride to raise money for a very special charity. (Larry Vetter, Legion Riders)Their big thing is raise money for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship which is for children of deceased parents since 9-11 who were on active duty. The government gives them an education, but it's not enough to complete the education, so the American Legion Riders make up the difference on that. The national commander of the American Legion will be part of the state convention this weekend - and North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan is scheduled to address the group on Sunday.  « Less