Hours of Operation: Noon to 12am Daily. Closing at Bartenders Discretion
Congratulations to the Backus American Legion Auxiliary
Cornfest 2025 Raffle Winners!
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- Ribbon Star Throw Quilt donated by Joan Fritz and Decorator Table Lamp donated by GuidePoint Pharmacy in Pine River: Tammy H.
- $300 Prososki All Care Services Gift Certificate: Paul H.
-$252 Schrupp Gift Certificate: Jim B.
-$252 Schrupp Gift Certificate (donated by the Backus Auxiliary): Kevin S.
-Dewalt Tool Box w/ Tools donated by Tractor Supply in Pine River: Jen D.
-4-8” Firepit w/Grill Top donated by Godfrey’s True Value and Grocery: Paul L.
-Table Top Griddle/BBQ Tools donated by Hackensack/Backus Lumber & Hardware: Rhonda A.
-$100 Gift Certificate and Two Sweatshirts donated by Willards: Cora H.
-$50 Gift Certificate and 5 Car Washes donated by Station 371/Cenex: Linnea L.
-Two One-Day Passes to the August 2025 Lakes Bluegrass Festival donated by the Pine River Area Foundation: Karl F.
-$50 Backus Locker Butcher Shop Gift Card: Tracy W.
-$50 B&L Automotive Services Certificate: Arden H.
-50 Hugo’s Pine River Family Market Gift Card: Wendy A.
-$50 Sherwood Florist & Garden Center Gift Card: Donna A.
-Four Backus Legion Auxiliary Breakfast Vouchers: Twyla B.
-$25 Barstock Liquors Gift Card: Eric J.
-$25 Barstock Liquors Gift Card: Stacy F.
-$25 Country Garden Center Gift Certificate: Felter
Thank you to everyone who donated to our raffle and everyone that sold and purchased tickets. Your generous contribution of time and money will make a positive impact in our community!
At the Backus American Legion we are raising funds and promoting initiatives to support Veterans and to enhance the well-being of their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
Ways We Help and Have Fun!
The Backus American Legion is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do within our Non-Profit Organization is aimed at fulfilling service and social agendas that help solve some of our areas challenges. We strive to create opportunities for individuals and communities, and have fun in doing so.
The Backus American Legion presented a donation to a local veteran who required assistance in completing the construction of a cabin that was donated to him. This cabin has been renovated and placed on the veteran's property, allowing him to move out of a small RV that he has been residing in.
Commander Brad Taylor presenting a $6,000.00 donation to Mike Shetka the Coach of the PR-B Robotics Team that took First place in the 2023 Babbit Competition!
Pictured is a $7k donation to the Pine River Food Shelf, presented by Commander Sue Niehaus (Left) to LouAnn Gravelle
The Legion providing a donation to the American Legion Riders for their support of the MN American Legion Legacy Run that collects funds to help children of deceased or disabled Veterans. The funds pay for their childrens college education.
Regular Scheduled Events
Open Daily at Noon
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Happy Hour / Mon-Thurs / 4-6pm
Friday Meat Raffle - 5:30pm
Saturday Meat Raffle - 6:30pm
Bar Bingo / Tuesdays / 6pm
E-Bingo (see calendar)
Pull Tabs and E-Tabs Always Available
Progressive Jackpot Trivia, Wed, 7pm
Dances (see calendar)
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Meetings
4th Monday of each Month
Legion Post Membership, Auxiliary & SAL at 7pm
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(No SAL/ALA meetings in December)
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