New Brighton, Minnesota - July 2019 Minnesota State Aerie President Mike Hanson’s charity for his year was the Make A Wish Foundation of Minnesota. He had a goal of $20,000, but he was able to raise a total of $28,422.93. The Grand Aerie gave a grant of $5,000 and the New Brighton Eagles made a gambling donation of $8,000, but overall the balance was raised by the members of New Brighton Eagles #3718. Hanson raised the money by cooking burgers, hosting steak fry’s, live auctions, grab bags, and contributed personal donations during his year as State President. The average wish is about $6,500, so this will help to make more than a few wishes come true. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Farmington, Minnesota - June 2019 Farmington Eagles #4031 donated $5,000 to support Minnesota’s Special Olympics by purchasing a Gold Sponsorship for the Northland 300. The Northland 300 is a 300 mile, three day, charity snowmobile ride made up of volunteer participants who raise funds to support Special Olympics Minnesota. This year they raised a total of $185,641. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Owatonna, Minnesota - May 2019 The Owatonna Eagles #1791 awarded $1,000 each to the four 2019 Don Tuerk Memorial Scholarship winners: Robert Kniefel, majoring in Law Enforcement, Benjamin Witikko, majoring in Law Enforcement, Julia Hansen, majoring in Law Enforcement, and Samantha Hovden-Marlin, majoring in Alcohol & Drug Counseling. The funding for these awards is from the Don Tuerk Endowment fund. Don Tuerk was a community-minded native, long-time Eagles member, and Owatonna fireman. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - April 2019 Detroit Lakes Aerie #2342 donated $300 to the Becker County Food Pantry. September 4, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Albert Lea, Minnesota - January 2019 The Albert Lea Eagles Club #2258 raised $6500 and a box full of toys for Toys for Tots. Money was raised from raffle sales of Meat Packs on Thursday nights and on Sunday Viking Games. A special thanks to Lois, Julie and Carol for all their time and effort in raising the funds for Toys for Tots. Also Darron Becker who passed away this year in September. January 24, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Morris, Minnesota - December 2018 Morris Aerie #620 made a $700 contribution to the Morris Area High School toward the purchase of a new wrestling mat for the Morris Area Herman Chokio Alberta wrestling program. Morris Aerie #620 donated $750 to support the habitat and youth hunting programs in west central Minnesota. Morris Aerie #620 gave $1,100 to support the local D.A.R.E. program in the local elementary school. Morris Aerie #620 made a $125 donation that will go toward materials for elementary students so they can learn more about fire prevention. January 24, 2019 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Brainerd, Minnesota - August 2018 Brainerd Aerie #287 gave seven $500 scholarships to their local class of 2018 graduates and celebrated with the winners and their families during the reception. Each student will be furthering their education at schools across Minnesota and North Dakota. According to the Aerie, many of the scholarship recipients have volunteered their time at #287. December 12, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Crookston, Minnesota - April 2018 Crookston Aerie #873 presented a $2,500 donation to the Crookston Firefighters Association at their annual Firefighter Fun Night. May 11, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Bemidji, Minnesota - April 2018 Bemidji Aerie #351 helped raise $2,480 for Bemidji Youth Baseball during the Twins Winter Caravan by donating their facility and food the past two years, allowing all ticket proceeds to be donated to the youth baseball program. May 11, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota - January 2018 Detroit Lakes #2342 collected socks, mittens, scarves, caps, diapers, toys and more to be donated to the Lakes Crisis Center, Mahubes and Compassion House for the holiday season. May 11, 2018 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles Minnesota 0 Comment Read More >>