News Around the State

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Lottie Aslakson, Red Wing Lodge named 2019 Metro District Elk of the Year. Metro District President Craig DeForge names Lottie Aslakson of Red Wing Lodge #845 Metro District Elk of the Year for all her wonderful work with veterans and youth.

Santa Visits Hibbing Lodge
Santa's in the House! Visiting State President Pat Wright donned the air cooled Santa outfit and helped spread Christmas Joy at the Hibbing Lodge

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2018 Youth Camp Raffle bonuses have been announced:
Alexandria 1685, $750.00, 
Brainerd 615, $1000.00, 
Duluth 133, $1000.00, 
Faribault 1166, $750.00,  
Hibbing 1022, $1250.00, 
Hopkins 2221, $1000.00, 
Hutchinson 2427, $750.00, 
I Falls 1599, $1000.00
Mankato 225, $750.00, 
Minneapolis 44, $750.00, 
Owatonna 1395, $1250.00, 
Red Wing 845, $1250.00,
Rochester 1091, $1000.00, 
Stillwater 179, $750.00, 
Willmar 952, $1000.00, 
Winona 327, $750.00,
Worthington 2287, $750.00.

This is a total of $15,750.00 paid out in bonuses.
Annual Craft Sale: Owatonna Elks 20th Annual Craft Sale. See details on the poster here
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State Soccer Shoot: The results are in from the State Soccer Shoot and a group picture of the kids that were at camp – a great time was had by all Thank you to ALL of the volunteers who helped make this event happen including: Steph Riegelman (our fearless leader), Kevin Riegelman & Tom Hoelscher, Royce & Karlyne Bottin, Laurie DeForge & Sheila Wruck, Dick Lyscio, Herman Wisneski & the Brainerd group, Pat Wright, Tony Jeffries, Ron & Jeanie Probst
Rochester Lodge donates $7,000 to First Tee. At the lodge meeting on August 8th the Rochester Lodge had the honor to present a check to the First Tee for $7,340.  This was the result of a lot of work at our first Million Dollar Hole In One Shootout event in June.  Many, many members, spouses and friends worked together with the first tee program to make this a success in spite of some rainy weather. Pictured above from left to right are Skip Hambright and Watty Watson of the First Tee Program.  Next is our ER, Jim Holman, Treasurer Steve Larson and Event chairman, Jay Stoyles. 
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Invitation from Willmar Lodge #952 to celebrate Burt Lundberg's 100th birthday. Click here for flyer.
Notice Regarding Check Presentations
Youth Camp Opener
Photos from Youth Camp Opener
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Americanism Essay Winner
Mankato Lodge recognized Huda N. as the winner of the 2017-2018 Americanism Essay Contest for Category II (7th/8th graders). Pictured are: Dave Norris, Mankato Lodge ER, Huda Nuh, essay contest winner and Brad Borresen, Mankato Lodge treasurer
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State Scholarship Winners for 2018
Congratulations to the following winners of our state scholarship contest. The following winners are moving onto the national contest and will be guaranteed at least $4,000: 
  • Sarah Betts, Hopkins #2221
  • Maria Keller, Hopkins #2221
  • Allison Prestby, Alexandria #1685
  • Jacob Weinstein, Minneapolis #44
  • Kyle Fossum, Winona #327
Congratulations as well to the following are winners of a $2,000 scholarship:
  • Alexander Robertsen, Duluth #133
  • Tanner Wenzel, Dakota County #2832
  • Kegan Zimmerman, Worthington, #2287
  • Jace Newell, Minneapolis #44
  • Emma Harlan, Winona #327
  • Dani Follett-Dion, Dakota County #2823
  • Guari Madhok, Hopkins #2221
  • Maria Bell, Brainerd #615

State Hoop Shoot 2018
The 2017-2018 Hoop Shoot is in the books! Check out the news release by Jim Van Duyn here and the official results from Lynn Rohlf here.
Alzheimers Walk Dates
Minnesota Elks!  There are 9 Walks for Alzheimer's In MN Elks Lodge towns. Still time to get a team together, register yourself or go on line and donate. Any questions, you can contact me at jillane.lawrence@gmail.com.  You may also contact the Alzheimer's at alz.org/walk or 800.272.3900

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MN Elks Youth Camp Debuts New Booth!
A new booth highlighting our MN Elks Youth Camp and the wonderful rings and memorabilia we offer made it's debut at the Grand Lodge Convention in Reno. It earned a 5 star rating! Click here for a larger photo

CIP Volunteer of the Year
Hopkins Lodge #2221 member Gretchen Peterson was awarded the national Community Investments Program (CIP) Volunteer of the Year award by the Elks National Foundation. Check out the video highlighting how her Lodge has used grants to build a stronger community. 

​Owatonna Lodge #1395 Craft Sale
Owatonna is hosting their annual craft sale. Click here for the details.

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Hopkins Lodge #2221 Welcome Home Program: Hopkins Welcome Home program was featured in the National Veterans Service Commission monthly newsletter and online blog. Read the "How To" article as well as the interview with the Petersons.

Americanism 2nd Place: Americanism State Runner Up Mya Henry pictured with Hibbing Lodge 1022 Exalted Ruler Raymond Jensen, Americanism Chair Patty Theisen, Mya Henry, and her parents Amber and Kyle Bonestell.
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​Traveling Wall Video Launch: Check out You Tube for a promotional video regarding the Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall. View the video here

Hutchinson Elks Park: The Hutchinson Elks Lodge is partnering with the city and local community to build a new park that is fun but also friendly to those with handicaps. Find more details on it at http://elkspark.weebly.com

Traveling Wall Faribault 2016: Virginia van Sluis of Faribault Lodge #1166 announced at the State Convention that Faribault Lodge in partnership with the local VFW, American Legion and other local organizations will be bringing the traveling Vietnam Wall memorial to Faribault for a six day event in 2016. Get more details on the event and how you can help make it a reality by finding them on Facebook at “Traveling Wall Faribault 2016”) or by going to their web site at http://www.travelingwallfaribault2016.org/
Taking Her Shot: Local Girl competes in National Hoop Shoot
The Brainerd Dispatch published a nice article about Kelsi Martini of Pequot Lakes and her trip to our Elks National Hoop Shoot. Here is a link to the article.  Brainerd Dispatch Article : Kelsi Martini


Minnesota Rocks the National Hoop Shoot finals held in Massachussetts this weekend. Congratulations to Brylee Lingen of Thief River Falls Lodge for her 1st place finish in the 10-11 age girls category (pictured far right) sinking 24 of 25 free throws. Congratulations to all the competitors from Minnesota who placed very well:
  • Kelsi Martini, Brainerd Lodge, tied for 2nd girls ages 8-9
  • Isaac Maddock, Alexandria Lodge, tied for 3rd boys ages 10-11
  • Brylee Lingen, Thief River Falls Lodge, first place girls 10-11

Photos from the event can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/123356758%40N03/sets/72157652110486002/
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Congratulations Virginia van Sluis of Faribault #1166 won the Metro District Elk of the Year award for all of her work with veterans and other projects within the lodge.






Thank you Veterans Service Commission for your donation.  The Elks donated $300 to provide nutritional and home supplies to veterans in needs. Read more...

Thank you Minnesota Elks! Hi, Lynn! I just wanted to send along this photo of the wonderful welcome sign that Minnesota gave us last year. We bought a home in Ocean Park, Washington and thought our front porch would be the perfect place to display it. Please let the Minnesota Elks know how much we appreciate their generosity. See you in New Orleans! See the welcome sign...
Tom & Venita Brazier
2012-2013 Grand Exalted Ruler