Hours of Operation: Noon to 12am Daily. Closing at Bartenders Discretion
Backus American Legion Auxiliary Annual Cornfest 2024 Raffle!
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The Backus American Legion Auxiliary is holding their Annual Cornfest Raffle. The Auxiliary has received amazing donations from local businesses this year, and tickets are only $1.00 each. Tickets are sold at the Backus Legion and at Willard's Saloon and Eatery. The drawing will be held on Sunday, August 11th at 5:30pm at the Backus Legion.
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The profits from this raffle go back into the community for veterans, food shelves, scholarships for graduating Seniors, holiday parties for the local kids and more. Please show your support for these worthy causes by donating to our raffle, with the opportunity to win prizes as outlined below!
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-Godfrey's Grocery & Hardware, 11' x 11' Gazebo w/awning (value $429.00)
-$300.00 Prososki All Care Service Gift Certificate
-$250.00 Schrupp Excavating Product or Services Gift Certificate
-$250.00 Backus Legion Auxiliary Gift Certificate (for Schrupp product or services)
-$75.00 Willards Sweatshirts Gift Certificate
-$50.00 Backus Locker Gift Certificate
-$25.00 Hwy. 371 Liquor Locker Gift Certificate
-Backus American Legion Auxiliary Breakfasts (Value $20)
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Winner need not be present to win, and those that win will be posted on this website. Must be 18 to enter
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Backus Sons of the American Legion 2024 Raffle!
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The Backus Sons of the American Legion (SAL) is holding their annual Raffle. The SAL has several Gift Cards this year instead of the gun raffle. Tickets are $5.00 each. Tickets are sold at the Backus Legion and by SAL members. The drawing will be held on September 19th, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Backus American Legion.
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The profits from this raffle go back into the community for veterans, food shelves, scholarships for graduating Seniors and more. Please show your support for these worthy causes by donating to the SAL raffle, with the opportunity to win prizes as outlined below!
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-1st, $600 Gift Card
-2nd, $500 Gift Card
-3rd, $400 Gift Card
-4th, $300 Gift Card
-5th, $200 Gift Card
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Winner need not be present to win, and those that win will be posted on this website. Must be 18 to enter
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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!
Backus Legion donates to the Pine River and Hackensack Food Shelfs each year. This donation was presented by Commander Brad Taylor and 1st Vice Commander Bobbi Taylor to the Pine River Food Shelf
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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