FARGO, N.D. — If you live in the metro, chances are you’ll soon be hearing and seeing the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying overhead. They will begin practice sessions Thursday for this weekend’s Fargo AirSho. That also means some roads around Hector International Airport will be closed to traffic on Thursday and Friday. Roads that will be closed between 11:45…
FARGO, N.D. — Navy Week is returning to Fargo for the first time in three years. The event was last held in Fargo in 2018. Navy Week brings sailors from across the fleet to the area to showcase the importance of the Navy. It is being held July 19-25 in conjunction with the Fargo AirSho featuring the Blue Angeles. Sailors…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo AirSho is in need of a few dozen volunteers for the upcoming show on July 24 and 25. The organization is taking applications from registered 501c non-profits. They say the positions are paid and the organization will get a donation from the AirSho. Volunteers will get free admission, parking and lunch. Groups are asked to provide…
FARGO, N.D. — It was the sounds of plane engines roaring and the different sizes and shapes of the planes at an airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that made Jeff Boerboon start thinking more like a pilot. “A lot of these airshow pilots, we were influenced at a very young age to watch this crazy stunt flying and thought ‘wow that’s…
FARGO, N.D. — A certain lady is drawing a lot of attention to herself at the Fargo Airsho and her name is Ms. Mitchell. She’s a B–25 Mitchell or medium bomber that was built in November 1944 and used during World War II. After the war, she was used for training purposes. Rides in Ms. Mitchell go for $450…
FARGO, N.D.–The 13th Fargo Airsho is back and pilots are bringing in the big guns for this year’s performance. The Fargo Airsho is a tradition that’s been going on since 1989, bringing aircrafts to Fargo from all over to show off their skills. From small planes to big planes to fast planes, the Airsho has something for everyone to enjoy….
FARGO, N.D.–The Air Force Thunderbirds are back in Fargo to show off their skills at the Airsho. This is the second time the Thunderbirds have performed in Fargo, and they were the main event at one of the first shows in Fargo. Major Michelle Corran is just one of 12 women out of the 130 Thunderbird pilots. She decided…
FARGO, N.D. — There’s only a week before the Fargo Airsho kicks off, meaning it’s all hands on deck for everyone putting it together. Planning happens year round to put on the two–day spectacle. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be there, along with all sorts of planes and motorcycle riders. Organizers say seeing the sights from your house isn’t…
FARGO, ND — Retired North Dakota Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Darrol Schroeder has passed away. He co-founded the Fargo Air Museum and served as co-chair of the Fargo AirSho from its inception in 1989. He also founded Schroeder Aviation in Davenport. Schroeder was inducted into the North Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009. Gov. Doug Burgum, who knew him…
FARGO, N.D. — Every spin of the propeller and roar of the engine gives many people different reasons to be excited about the Fargo AirSho, ranging from the Blue Angels to the people and new technology. But for one man, the mere mention of an airshow revs up his engines. “Oh I can’t miss an airshow. I’ll drive long distances to…
