Mendota VFW Post 6690

06/27/2026

🎆 MENDOTA DAYS ARE COMING! 🎆

📍 Mendota, Minnesota | July 10th & 11th
A small town with a BIG heart — and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🇺🇸
🎸 LIVE MUSIC LINEUP 🎸
Friday, July 10th — Evening

🎵 Down the Road Band
Saturday, July 11th — Afternoon

🎵 Indoor Recess
Saturday, July 11th — Evening

🎵 Greazy Gravy
Plus a Noon Parade, Car Show (1-4pm), Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks, Medallion Hunt, Corn Hole Tournament... and more!
Come one, come all for great music, good times, and good company at this year's Mendota Days! 🎉

🍺 See you at the Mendota VFW! 🍺

05/22/2026

Saturday May 23rd - no meat raffle!

Staffing issues. Mary is taking a long weekend.

03/29/2026

Today we recognize and thank the men and women who served during the Vietnam War. Many returned home without the support, respect, or recognition they deserved.

This day is a chance to acknowledge their service, their sacrifice, and their continued impact in our communities.

If you know a Vietnam Veteran, take a moment to reach out. Say thank you. Listen to their story.

Their service still matters today.

03/25/2026

On March 25th, we recognize National Medal of Honor Day, a time to honor the brave men and women who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in service to our nation.

The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction awarded by the President, in the name of Congress, to members of the Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves through gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty.

As awareness of this prestigious honor has declined in recent years, National Medal of Honor Day serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices made by these heroes. It is a day to renew our commitment to recognizing and appreciating those who have given so much in defense of our freedoms.

Please join Mendota VFW in honoring all Medal of Honor recipients and reflecting on their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

01/08/2026

One of the things that makes the veteran community special is that service doesn’t stop when the uniform comes off. Veterans continue to serve in different ways—by showing up, by helping families, and by stepping in when kids need stability and care.

This Mendota VFW family has done exactly that. Beyond their service to our country, they’ve opened their home and their hearts to children who need a safe place to land. They’re now working through the legal process to make that care permanent, which comes with unexpected legal expenses.

Please take a moment to read their story and share if you can!

This is what service looks like after service.

It Takes A Village Is it a good time of year to be asking for mon… Shaun and Andrea Riffe needs your support for Help Us Secure Custody for Baby Luna

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we’re proud to share this powerful video from the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans—an organization leading the effort to end Veteran homelessness across Minnesota.

The video shines a light on the challenges Veterans continue to face and the incredible work being done to help them find stability, purpose, and home.

We’re grateful for partners like MACV who make a difference for Veterans every day.

Watch the full video here:

A KSMQ produced, half-hour documentary about the challenges facing veterans today at the local level.