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AMERICAN  LEGION

LEE C. PRENTICE POST 36

Home of the 1966 Bell AH 1F Cobra 327 in Fairmont Minnesota.

Fairmont American Legion of Minnesota

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About Us

The Fairmont American Legion Post 36 was chartered 1 October 1920 and named after the first Fairmont resident killed in action in WW1 – Lee C Prentice. Our leadership and membership are strong and we continue to serve veterans, their families and our community.

Our Legion Family

The Fairmont American Legion of Minnesota has a robust membership of Legionnaires, as well as Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. We invite you to learn about what we do and how you can become a member and join the mission that began in 1919.

Upcoming Events

  • Fairmont American Legion Open House
    Fairmont American Legion Open House
    Sun, Jul 05
    Fairmont American Legion
    Jul 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Fairmont American Legion, 300 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
    Come take a peek inside!
  • Veterans Serving Veterans Picnic
    Veterans Serving Veterans Picnic
    Sat, Jul 18
    Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Gomsrud Park, 260 W Lair Rd, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
    FREE PICNIC for Veterans and their Families
  • SAL Monthly Meeting
    SAL Monthly Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 20
    Fairmont American Legion
    Jul 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Fairmont American Legion, 300 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
    SAL Meets monthly on the 3rd Monday
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Steve Fosness

Steve is third generation military and honorably served, as an NCO, in the U.S. Army from 1972-1976 with the 4th Infantry Division- 19th Military Police Battalion- 4th Military Police Company and with SRM Safeguard Command.  He is a 50 year life-member of the American Legion and serves as Commander of Lee C Prentice Post 36-Fairmont, Second District Past Commander, Second District Finance Officer, and on several District, Department, and National Committees.

How can we serve you?

Post #36 in Fairmont Minnesota is founded on the principles of the American Legion. We work together to serve veterans, our community and our youth.

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Membership

Learn about joining the American Legion, Auxiliary or SAL.

TV Series

Check out Veterans Strengthening America on Our Story Productions

Officers

Connect with our Post, Auxiliary and SAL Leadership.

Meetings

Our monthly meeting schedule can be found on our calendar.

We serve our veterans, the military and our communities.

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You can Join!

Post 36 has members of all ages. We are a vibrant and active in the community. We work together to support our Veterans and provide a space of honor and respect for those who served our country.

We actively raise funds for Veterans, Veteran Organizations, and our Community. We are Better Together and Stronger Together. 

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Martin County is home to the 9th Freedom Rock in Minnesota. In 2024, Commander Steve Fosness commissioned Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II for the project. Bubba's mission is to spread the message of thanking our Veterans while providing a unique Freedom Rock for all 50 States in America.

Freedom Rock

Did you know?

The Fairmont American Legion Family supports youth and our community in many different ways. Learn about our youth programs and applying for one of the 36 scholarships we award each year.

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Boys State

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Girls State

Running Children

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Scholarships

Contact us

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