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ValleyCon Returns to Fargo Air Museum

The three-day programming schedule featured numerous celebrity appearances, gaming opportunities, and even some hands-on time with critters from the Red River Zoo.

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Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The area’s biggest celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and comics and collectibles returned to the Fargo Air Museum this year. ValleyCon was held from October 17 to 19, and featured its most jam-packed programming schedule to date. The event has been held in some capacity since 1977 – and it was actually sold last…

Women Take to the Skies for Girls in Aviation Day

This was the third annual event held at the Fargo Air Museum.

October 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Women interested in flight got some real-world experience at the Fargo Air Museum this weekend. It was the third annual Girls in Aviation Day at the facility. From 10 A.M. to 3 P.M., flight enthusiasts old and young were invited to explore modern and historic aircraft displays and enjoy engaging hands-on activities. Event organizers say that…

Feed the Hungry Tour Stops in Fargo

Richard Demers says that once he did research about how pervasive of a problem food insecurity is in the U.S. and Canada, he felt he had to do something to combat the phenomenon.

September 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Air Museum is known for, well, its classic aircrafts. But on September 3rd, it hosted a different kind of vintage conveyance for a very special cause. Richard Demers grew passionate about fighting hunger after seeing the problem up close in his native Canada, and decided to hop behind the wheel of his 1932 Dodge DK8…

Fargo Air Museum commemorates North Dakota twins who died in World War II

August 19, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Air Museum hosted a commemorative ceremony to honor two twin brothers who died during World War II. The ceremony was conducted by the author Kevin Callahan, who created the book Brothers in Arms. Callahan started his work back in 2009 during his travels to numerous cemeteries. The Warcken brothers, Hank and Bill Warcken, were…

Vietnam Memorial Week 2025 Begins at Fargo Air Museum

Admission to the museum will be free for the entire week.

April 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Some of the pictures and news clippings on display at the museum.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Concert Band’s performance was just a sliver of what took place inside the Fargo Air Museum on April 26 and 27. There was a flag raising and a gun salute by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Vietnam weaponry, planes, and other vehicles…

Santa Fly-In At Fargo Air Museum

December 15, 2024

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You may be accustomed to having Santa fly through the sky accompanied by his reindeer, but sometimes the jolly old man gives the animals a rest and comes in via helicopter. Fargo Air Museum hosted its “Santa Fly-in” on Saturday. He touched down shortly after 10 A-M, greeted by an eager crowd of families with excited…

Jelly Belly Aircraft Makes Landing at Fargo Air Museum

November 18, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A stunt pilot with local ties came in for a landing at Fargo Air Museum in a very colorful airplane. North Dakota native Kent Pietsch landed the Jelly Belly Interstate Cadet aircraft. He has flown for more than 400 shows across the U.S. Pietsch has received several awards and honors for his aerial performances, including being…

Students From Across The State Take Part in Fly-ND Career Expo

October 10, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 5th annual Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo took place early this afternoon at the Fargo Air Museum. Over 200 students from across the state registered to be a part of this event to explore opportunities in aviation. With North Dakota considered the hub for aviation, training opportunities are in high demand. From UAV and helicopter pilots…

Fargo Air Museum honors National Patriots’ Day

April 15, 2024

Dylan Haar,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Today is national Patriots’ Day and the Fargo Air Museum is celebrating. The museum hosted a ceremony to honor patriots and all armed forces veterans for the special day. There were multiple speeches from veterans, a speech from Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, music performed by the Fargo North High School Choir, and a rifle salute by…

New exhibit opens at Fargo Air Museum honoring the early years of North Dakota Air National Guard

January 16, 2024

Aaron Walling,

Fargo Air MuseumFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Air Museum added a new exhibit honoring the early years of the North Dakota Air National Guard. Marking the 77th anniversary of the first plane given to the state. The exhibit showcases the infancy years of the group. The museum knew people would be intrigued by the history of it, but were…