American Legion Dept. of Minnesota
FERTILE, Minn. (KFGO Learfield) – A graduation dispute in northwestern Minnesota is drawing attention after a Fertile Beltrami High School senior was told he could not wear an Army National Guard sash during commencement.
Beau Durand says he wants to wear the sash to honor his commitment to military service.
The American Legion Dept. of Minnesota is backing the student and urging the district to reconsider.
Spokesman Tim Engstrom says Minnesota law supports recognizing military service and argues wearing the sash falls within the student’s first amendment rights.
Durand says he plans to wear the sash during Sunday’s graduation ceremony.
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