Minnesota FOP Lodge 8
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Welcome Minnesota FOP Lodge 8 Members

About Our Lodge

Our lodge was chartered on March 6th, 2000 by National President Gilbert Gallegos.  Some founding members include:

  • David Miller - State Lodge President
  • Shannon Monroe - Moorhead Police Chief
  • Mark Empting - Clay County Sheriff
  • Bill Bergquist - Former Clay County Sheriff
  • Charles Backus - Current MN FOP Lodge 8 Board Member
  • James Tadman - Polk County Sheriff

Connect with Members

Meet other members of our lodge and build meaningful connections. Attend local or state lodge meetings, attend the state or national conferences or attend the National Police Week events in Washington, DC.  Our lodge covers some or all costs for members to attend these events!

Lodge Events

Lodge meetings are regularly scheduled on the first Tuesday of each odd numbered month (except July).  Meetings are held in various locations throughout our territory to give members an opportunity to attend a meeting close to their home. 


We hold an annual ice fishing derby at Sportsman's Lodge on Lake of the Woods.  The derby is held over the last weekend in February.  See the Fishing Derby page for more information.

Member Beneifts

As a FOP member, you are entitled to numerous exclusive benefits through both the Minnesota State Lodge and Grand Lodge.  Check out our Member Benefits page for more information.

Dues Payment

Membership dues for MN FOP Lodge 8 are $30 annually (plus processing fee).  Dues are required to be paid in October of each year.  We strongly encourage you to sign up for our recurring dues payment through PayPal.  A PayPal account is NOT required, pay with your credit or debit card.

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