FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans with the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard are spending more than 20 hours outdoors ahead of Giving Heart’s Day. It’s their first year hosting this event. Their goal is to raise awareness for charities you can give to on Thursday. They are giving away free donuts and coffee for at-will donations. Giving Heart’s Day is a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW hosted a free holiday meal to the community. More than 150 people across the F-M area braved the oppressively cold temperatures and enjoyed a meal downtown. Even wrestlers from Moorhead High School came to help volunteers and officials say they stepped up in a big way. While it was open to the public,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Funeral directors show support for the Fargo National Honor Guard’s criticism of a proposed restroom which critics are calling an outhouse at Fargo National Cemetery. Members of the Honor Guard give their pitch to F-M area funeral directors for a building at the Fargo National Cemetery. Spokesperson for the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Tom Krabbenhoft says…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Memorial Honor Guard and the VA are at a standoff because of some rule changes. Emails we received detail the onboarding process for volunteers involved in military burials at Fargo National Cemetery. We spoke with a leader who says mandatory screenings are overstepping boundaries. The screening process is recommended by The Center for Development…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Following outcries from local veteran groups, Senator John Hoeven says he’s secured an agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs to add heat and electricity to a planned restroom at the Fargo National Cemetery. The plan for a restroom at the Fargo National Cemetery comes as part of a $250,000 enhancement project under development. It includes…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Patriotic Bodies Commander Jason Hicks is suspended from volunteering at the Fargo National Cemetery for six months by VA officials. It’s because of claims of intimidation and harassment in opposing an outhouse proposal. Tom Krabbenhoft says there was no due process and the punishment was just handed out. We received an email from David Huth,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-A local veterans group is pleading with the Cass County City Commission about an expansion plan for the Fargo National Cemetery. Leaders from the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard express their concerns working and conducting ceremonies at the federal cemetery. “A lot of people have no idea of what is needed out at the national cemetery. Monday through Friday…
HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR-TV) – The Daughters of the American Revolution, the Civil Air Patrol, and members of the Fargo Memorial Honor guard are remembering veterans by laying wreaths on their headstones at the Fargo National Cemetery. This effort is a nationwide movement, called Wreaths Across America. Over 2,500 wreath-laying ceremonies are happening across the United States, at sea, and…
