American Legion Edward Born Post 343 in Norwood Young America, MN

10/29/2025

**NEW PROGRAM START TIME IS 9:30 AM**

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Veterans Day Program details. Hope to see everyone at the program supporting our Vets on November 11th, 2025.

06/09/2025

Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Veterans, Highlights Role of Fate in Military Service

Chaska, MN – A solemn yet inspiring Memorial Day ceremony took place at Veteran’s Park in Chaska, MN, on May 26, 2025, drawing a large crowd to pay tribute to those who have served. The event, led by American Legion Post 57 Commander Gary VanEyll, featured a poignant keynote address by Richard Stolz, Past Commander and current 1st Vice Commander of Edward Born American Legion Post 343 of Norwood Young America.

Stolz’s speech offered a thought-provoking reflection on the role of chance in military service, emphasizing how duty assignments and deployments are often dictated by circumstance rather than personal choice. He highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of those who served in logistical and support roles, reinforcing their indispensable role in sustaining combat operations.

Drawing from his own experience, Stolz recalled his unexpected shift in deployment orders—from an anticipated assignment in Vietnam handling explosives to a classified nuclear mission in Germany. His specialized training led him to a top-secret unit tasked with handling tactical nuclear devices, bypassing NATO’s command structure and reporting directly to the Pentagon.

“It’s remarkable that a young man from Young America, MN, was trained for the direct detonation of nuclear weapons,” Stolz said, describing the secrecy surrounding his unit, known as Green Light Teams. His mission had no extraction plan—just one order: deploy and detonate.

As the ceremony neared its conclusion, Chaska American Legion Auxiliary Unit 57 President Jennifer Stolz placed a traditional poppy on the memorial gravesite, while Commander VanEyll solemnly read the names of veterans who passed away in the last year.

To close the tribute, all veterans in attendance were invited to stand on the platform as the audience erupted into heartfelt applause. The event ended with a moving rendition of "TAPS," played by the bugler, echoing throughout the park—a fitting end to a day of remembrance and reflection

10/21/2024

Join us on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to celebrate the American Legion Auxiliary's 105th Birthday!

06/26/2023

06/26/2023

Memorial Day 2023
Honoring Our Deceased Veterans
with Cemetery Events and Program at
Legion Park in Norwood Young America, MN
Monday, May 29, 2023

Memorial Day started early for our local veterans. Area Honor Guard members gathered at Legion Park parking lot at 7:30 AM to check their gear and board the NYA City Bus to transport them to the five local cemetery sites (St Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church in Hamburg, St John’s UCC, Mau, Forest Hills and Church of the Ascension in NYA) to remember and honor our deceased veterans.

Carver County squad car with the County Sheriff Jason Kamerud and Legion Post 343 Past Commander Dick Stolz led the Honor Guard caravan, followed by NYA City Bus with veterans of the Edward Born American Legion Post 343 and Young America VFW Post 1783, and the NYA Firemen in their big firetruck.

Remembering the Sacrifices program began at 10:30 AM with the presentation of the U.S. Flag by Young American VFW Post 1783 Auxiliary to Boy Scouts for the Flag rising, followed by Central High School Band tape recorded “Star Spangled Banner” and the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Schnabel gave the Invocation and Benediction for the days program, Master of Ceremonies was VFW Post 1783 Commander Ron Kroells, “Gettysburg Address” was given by the 2023 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 343 Girls State Representative Holly Feist and “In Flanders Fields” and “America’s Answer to Flanders Fields” was given by the American Legion’s Boy State Representative Hunter Smith. Laying of Wreaths on the gravesite by the Auxiliaries, Volunteer Firemen, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Keynote Speaker was Major Emily Cano. Followed by the American Legion and VFW Honor Guard Firing Squad and Taps.

Following the program, all attendees were invited to stay and enjoy a free picnic lunch. Community members enjoyed socializing while eating the delicious food: Brats, Burgers and Hot Dogs w/buns (ketchup/mustard/relish), German potato salad, chips, pickles and cakes for dessert. Beverages served were: Beer, coffee, pop and water. Approx 250 people attended the program and picnic.

05/18/2023

List of event taking place around Norwood Young America, MN this Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023

11/04/2022

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Veterans Day Program details. Hope to see everyone at the program supporting our Vets on November 11th, 2022.

12/01/2020

https://www.johnsonfh.com/obituary/warren-flusemann

Warren L. Flusemann age 79 of Norwood Young America passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2020 at the Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia. Mass of Christian Burial Friday December 4, 2020 at 1100 A.M. at St. Bernard Catholic Church 210 Church Street E. in Cologne with Father Abraham George as

12/01/2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Legion Commander and friend, Warren Flusemann. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday December 4, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Bernard Catholic Church (210 Church Street E.) in Cologne with Father Abraham George as celebrant of the Mass. Visitation one hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.

https://www.johnsonfh.com/obituary/warren-flusemann

07/11/2019

Help us spread the word... Our annual chicken BBQ is scheduled for next week Sunday, July 21st at Legion Park.