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Backus American Legion and Willards Saloon and Eatery gambling funds supported over 40 groups.

The Backus American Legion Post 368 and Willards Saloon and Eatery Charitable Gambling partnership sets yet another Gaming Partnership donation high for the fifth year in a row.

The Backus Legion Auxiliary will be hosting the annual Kids Christmas Party Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Backus American Legion and its Charitable Gambling partner Willards Saloon and Eatery, along with the Walker American Legion Riders have both donated $2,000 to a local Pine River veteran

The Greatest Generation, those who fought against the Axis in World War II and made the United States much of the nation it is today, is dying.

Services are scheduled Monday, May 31, with one Crosslake service set for Sunday, May 30 Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 5:00 am, May 27, 2021 × Speaking at the Crosslake Lutheran Memorial services will be Capt. Gail Smith, with the Army Nurse Corps, will speak Sunday, May 30, at the Crosslake Lutheran Church Memorial Day Service.Submitted Photo (May 2021) Memorial Day ceremonies will be held Monday, May 31, in area communities, with one service planned Sunday...

A listing of Memorial Day services for those interested in attending. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Capt. Gail Smith The Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 31, in Brainerd will be an abbreviated program again this year. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Laurel Street bridge with a wreath thrown in the river to honor those lost at sea, with a prayer by the Rev. Todd Wooden, a rifle salute and playing of taps. The program continues to the All Veterans Memorial at Fourth and Laure...