The Farmington Clifford Larson Post 189 of the American Legion was recently honored with the post’s first-ever National Post Excellence Award. According to published reports, the post was nominated for the award by the district commander. After the nomination, the district commander sent the information along with newspaper stories to the National American Legion, who worked to verify all the criteria had been met, and the national commander awarded the post. John Flynn, American Legion Third District membership director and Eagan Post commander, said two years ago there was discussion about the Farmington post turning in its charter and sending members to another city, but that didn’t happen. New leadership was installed in 2018 and the members rebuilt the post through membership and community events to elevate its profile. Out of 12,704 Legion posts worldwide, 145 were recognized with this honor for 2020. Out of the 545 posts in Minnesota, four achieved this recognition.
