08/10/2026
What a wonderful experience at the Buffalo County Fair!
American Legion Post/Unit 154 raised more than $2,000 to support veterans, children, youth, and other programs in our community. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, purchased raffle tickets, volunteered, donated, or helped make the fair such a success.
Congratulations to our bicycle winners:
🚲 Friday — Gavin Severson of Ettrick, Wisconsin, pictured with Bill Rockwell and Cindy Giese
🚲 Saturday — Clara Messner of Farmington, Minnesota, pictured with Galen Aase and Karen Lier. Clara is the granddaughter of Commander Aase.
🚲 Sunday — Everett Lindstrom of Durand, Wisconsin, pictured with Bill Rockwell and Cindy Giese
Congratulations also to the winners of the Gundersen Foods meat raffle:
🎉 $150 — Kathy Crawford
🎉 $100 — Pat Kapper
🎉 $75 — Dan Danzinger
🎉 $50 — Becky Pronschinske
🎉 $25 — Karen Pronschinske
🎉 $25 — Donna Rockwell
🎉 $25 — Dawn Messner
🎉 $25 — Janet Olson
🎉 $25 — Shelly Teigen
🎉 $25 — Jason Marten
📸 Photo caption: Drawing the winning names for the Gundersen Foods meat raffle are Bill Rockwell, representing the American Legion; Cindy Giese, representing the American Legion Auxiliary; and volunteer Hannah Baurichter. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the raffle!
We were especially encouraged by the strong interest in membership in both the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. We look forward to welcoming new members, growing our organizations, strengthening our connections within the community, and finding even more ways to serve.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed being part of the fair, and we look forward to returning next year!
Thank you again for your generous support. Together, we can continue making a difference in our community. 🇺🇸