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…
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, 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…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vitalant teams up with the Fargo Air Museum in its biannual blood drive. Vitalant parked its bus right outside the museum in north Fargo during Veteran Coffee hours for a better chance at more donors. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Volunteers say they are happy to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community enjoying a car show while supporting its veterans at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum teams up with Twisted Royalty for Wings and Wheels in its fourth year behind the event. In previous years, the organization has raised hundreds of thousands for ALS research, addiction awareness and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Vietnam Veterans are being honored for their sacrifices this week at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum is partnering with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 to mark Vietnam Veterans Memorial week. Aircraft carriers, military gear, and the Vietnam Memorial Wall are on display. Glenn Thoreson, a F-4 flight surgeon Vietnam veteran, kicked off the ceremony…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local veterans group held a Patriots’ Day ceremony at Fargo Air Museum. A Revolutionary War expert and the Fargo South Choir participated in the program. The event is hosted by United Patriotic Bodies. Members of the Fargo VFW provided a rifle volley and salute. The war expert explained in detail what happened all those years…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Monthly STEAM camps are back at the Fargo Air Museum for those interested in science. In the Junior version for ages eight to ten, students learned how to make a Rube Goldberg machine using Legos as a way to learn about engineering. Meanwhile, the Senior class, aged eleven to eighteen, learned more about electrical currents and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –- Fargo Air Museum will host the first “Veterans Story Preservation Day” on February 6th. Veterans of all branches are encouraged to share their stories about serving. Interviews will be conducted privately by Air Museum Collections Manager Max Sabin. He has four years of interviewing experience and is well versed with military history. There may be an…
