American Legion

Benefit for Meredith Olafson Shows Support

The registered nurse says the hardest adjustment has been staying sedentary after living such an active lifestyle.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Meredith Olafson was convinced she just had the flu. At first, she tried to work through it, but her supervisor sent her home. The next time she showed up, those superiors at Sanford Medical Center, where she’s a registered nurse, overrode her objections and forced her to get herself checked out. The test results were devastating:…

Support for Family of Jaelyn Walker

The 14-year-old was murdered in Gooseberry Park just over three months ago.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There was an embarrassment of riches on display at the American Legion in Moorhead on November 24th. Autographed jerseys from the likes of Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. An entire wall of gift cards up for sale. Home cooked and baked delicacies – all for a suggested donation rather than a fixed price. The only…

Hotdish competition hosted in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People could sample some of the area’s best hotdish during a competition in Moorhead. Moorhead American legion hosting this hotdish competition and silent auction to benefit the North Dakota/Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight. Twelve participants submitted hotdishes to be judged on taste, look, smell, and texture. This competition has been going on for 4 years and the competitors…

Volunteers sleep outside to raise money, awareness for the homeless and veterans

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Organizations are taking advantage of the cold weather to raise money. People upset there was no bingo at the Moorhead American Legion quickly started smiling once they found out instead they could help the less fortunate. The F-M Legion Riders are putting layers on to raise awareness for the homeless and veterans. “Tonight and tomorrow night…

Post 2 Takes the Pete; 12-4 Over Manitoba

Post 2 Takes Pete Championship

FARGO– Fargo Post 2 Baseball took care of business Saturday afternoon taking down the Moorhead Blues 12-9 in extra innings and going on to defeat Manitoba to win “The Pete” Categories: Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion, American Legion Baseball, American Legion Post 2, FARGO, Fargo Post 2, Legion Baseball, The Pete

F-M Area Celebrates Vietnam War Veterans Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and those who served during the war are being honored in Fargo-Moorhead with multiple ceremonies. The region is honoring veterans who made sacrifices. It started off with a couple words from Vietnam Veterans of America leaders at the American Legion in Moorhead followed by a 21 guns salute performed by the…

Lake Park FD and neighboring departments respond to fire at American Legion

The American Legion Post in Lake Park Minnesota is searching for a new home after their headquarters caught fire, Officials say there is heavy heat and smoke damage.

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KVRR)- The American Legion Post in Lake Park, Minnesota is searching for a new home after their headquarters caught fire. Officials say there is heavy heat and smoke damage. “My heart dropped all the way to my shoes. I’ve been a member here for 23 years and heavily involved for the last 20 with several other members….

Rustad Gets Wins No. 401, 402 as Post 2 Takes Doubleheader Over Bismarck

Fargo defeated Bismarck in the first of an evening double header

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Six state championships, one regional championship and an American Legion World Series runner-up finish is already an impressive resume for Fargo Post 2 coach Luke Rustad. That wasn’t enough for him, though knotting win 400 this past weekend. Rustad did not even know he reached the career milestone when it happened. Assistant coach Gunner Linstaedt addressed…

Family Fundraising for A Woman Battling Cancer

Deseray Sax is fighting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and her medical bills have been pilling up since she has been out of work.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A beloved nurse who is battling cancer is finding it hard to pay her medical bills. Deseray Sax is fighting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was working at Eventide as a nurse before having to leave work in December to deal with her health. Her medical bills have been piling up since she has been out of work….