 For almost ten years, the Legion riders of Minnesota have been conducting fundraising rides within the state. This year, Legionnaires from all over the world will gather in Minnesota to celebrate the Legion Centennial in Minneapolis, the site of the first National Convention. The group is trying to raise $250,000 this year, and part of their ride took them to the Brainard American Legion post. That happened this past Sunday, and Saturday, and our cameras were there. Shortly after the events of 9-11, the National Leadership of the American Legion set up a scholarship fund, because they realized that American soldiers, Marines, sailors, would be going into combat again. They knew it was coming, and unfortunately, when you have combat, you have casualties. They set up the casualty funds, or accept the scholarship funds, to provide scholar persistence to children of those military members who passed away on active duty since 9-11. Starting in 2017, the scholarship funds were opened up to include the children of military members disabled 50% or more in the post-9-11 era. Since 2014, Minnesota has been the top donor in the country to the Legacy Scholarship Fund every year. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.