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VFW celebrates Vietnam Veterans Day

"We give them a special day, we show them that we do care for what they did for us and what they still do for us 'till this day."

March 27, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In honor of Vietnam Veterans Day, the West Fargo VFW is showing its appreciation to veterans right here in our community. As a sign of appreciation, people throughout the community came out to recognize those who served during the Vietnam War. “We’re here to remember those that have fallen and those in the VA. We…

Santa Claus pays a visit to Fargo Air Museum

Coloring contest, Christmas movies, and photos with Santa are some of the highlights

December 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — Santa Claus made a visit to the Fargo Air Museum to spread holiday cheer to those in the community. The Fargo Air Museum is known for a pretty special tradition: Santa arriving from the skies to meet kids and take photos. This year, the museum wasn’t able to hold up that tradition due to COVID restrictions, but…

Fargo Air Museum provides STEAM workshops to families in the metro

The museum offers two free camps a month and one paid STEAM Camp.

November 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- STEAM Camp at the Fargo Air Museum provides kids in the metro the opportunity to enhance skills for a variety of careers. Kids and families were able to work with wood, electronics, and aviation technology. The museum offers two free camps a month and one paid STEAM Camp. The camp usually sees 10 to 15 kids per class,…

Fargo Air Museum to receive MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft

August 20, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Air Museum is receiving a new aircraft this week. An MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft on loan from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will be on display. The Happy Hooligans operated the MQ-1 Predator from 2007 to 2018 before it was replaced by the MQ-9 Reaper. The aircraft is now operated by a crew…

LIVE: Patriotic Benefit Concert For Veterans Honor Flight

Benefit Concert Set For March 12th At Fargo Air Museum

March 4, 2020

Site Staff,

Get a taste of the patriotic welcome our veterans get after every local honor flight. The Red River Valley Veterans Concert Band is putting on a fundraiser show for the North Dakota/Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight. The concert is Thursday March 12th at the Fargo Air Museum. The musicians have been greeting veterans with patriotic songs when they return from…

Fargo Air Museum Brings Japanese Culture To The F-M Area

Tomorrow is the last day that you will be able to see the exhibition.

February 26, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- The Hina Doll exhibition was given to the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society in 2013 by the Japanese American cultural exchange. This year, the exhibition is being displayed at the Fargo Air Museum. The display is part of a traditional celebration in Japan known as “dolls day” where they exhibit the dolls as a way to celebrate girls….

Honor Flight Announces It Will Expand It’s Invitation to Vietnam Veterans

Anyone who served through May 7, 1975 can sign up.

December 12, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.- Since the start of the program, only those who served through 1959 were eligible to apply. “We’ve always had a list of WWII and Korean War Veterans, so we just decided we’re not going to advertise Vietnam yet, because we’re not going to get to them for several years. And we’re just now getting to the point where…

Salvation Army Distributes Coats For Kids

People were also able to register for the Thanksgiving Food Box.

October 4, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army distributes coats for kids and families so they get some warmth this winter. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has been receiving donations of coats and other clothing to help those in need during the cold winter season. Some of the donations were able to find a new home as hundreds gathered outside…

Salvation Army Preps for Coats Distribution

Volunteers will be handing out winter gear Friday and Saturday to those in need

October 3, 2019

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — Winter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bring out your coats, gloves and scarves. The Salvation Army, with the help of dozens of volunteers, is giving away more than 1,100 pounds of winter apparel to people in need. The coats were collected at various locations and washed at Sanford. Volunteers will be giving…

Salvation Army Seeks Volunteers for Coat Distribution Event

If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact Kristi Simmons at 701-936-4214.

September 27, 2019

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FARGO, N.D.–The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to help with the Salvation Army coat distribution event. The event will be held at the Fargo Air Museum on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. Volunteers are especially needed the evenings of October 4 and 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested…