fargo national cemetery Archives

Hundreds of people take part in Memorial Day observances in ND and MN

May 25, 2026

TJ Nelson,

North Dakota Veterans CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hundreds of people turned out for North Dakota’s largest Memorial Day event at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. It is located about 6 miles south of Mandan on Highway 1806. The ceremony was held in the noon hour under the blazing sun and included music, speeches and a motorcycle honor run. Brigadier General Mitch…

Veterans Ruck For Mental Health Awareness

Veterans Haul Rucksacks to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Issues with Military Members

This is the 9th annual ruck in honor of the late Brady Oberg.

May 24, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In 2015, combat veteran Brady Oberg died by suicide after struggling for years with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ever since, fellow veterans have organized rucks across North Dakota and Minnesota to highlight the importance of mental health for members of the military. John Dalziel has been spearheading these rucks for almost a decade now, after serendipitously getting…

Fargo Honor Guard holds funeral for unclaimed marine corps veteran

March 27, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Fargo Honor Guard member stands to honor unclaimed veteran to Fargo National Cemetery. 3-27-26. FARGO — A funeral was held at Fargo National cemetery to honor the life and service of an unclaimed veteran Friday, March 27. U.S. Marine Corps Private Susan Benson served from 1959 to 1960. She was laid to rest in full military tradition at the national…

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Fargo National Cemetery expansion

November 24, 2025

KVRR Staff,

City, state, and federal officials particiapate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. 11/24/25.FARGO (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The improvements include bathrooms, a parking lot, and office space for VA staff along with the addition of 30 acres. Money…

Several services provided by Department of Veterans Affairs are affected by the government shutdown

October 6, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly a week into the government shutdown, several services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs are being affected. An email sent out in the last week said that there would not be any maintenance and placement of headstones at national cemeteries. As of Monday, Fargo National Cemetery has not seen any effect to its maintenance…

Volunteers Set Out To Clean Fargo National Cemetery

Annual patriot’s cleaning day event brings double the volunteers

September 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — About seventy people took to Fargo National Cemetery to clean headstones. An annual event taking place on September 11th. “It’s an honor. So, one of the reasons why we do it is to remember their name. Never let them live a second death. That these people meant something that their service meant something. And we continue…

Senator Hoeven, Mayor Mahoney speak at Fargo VFW on planned improvements for Fargo National Cemetery

June 19, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator John Hoeven announces he has secured an agreement in principle for the planned improvements of Fargo National Cemetery. Hoeven held a press event with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Improvements include a more parking, a welcome center, and an indoor bathrooms. State funding for the improvements was approved…

Fargo National Cemetery Amended Bill Passes North Dakota House

April 15, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

A computer model of the proposed upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery by ICON Architectural GroupBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota House passes an amended bill for upgrades at Fargo National Cemetery. The bill provides a one-time credit of 3 million dollars by Bank of North Dakota to be accessed by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The money will go to…

State house appropriations committee asks questions about funding bill for Fargo National Cemetery upgrades

April 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

A computer model of the proposed upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery by ICON Architectural GroupBISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota House Appropriation members got a chance to ask questions regarding a bill to provide funding for upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery. Rep. Austin Schauer (R-West Fargo), and Senator Scott Meyer (R-Grand Forks) were among those who introduced the bill and were…

Legislators hear testimony on bill to upgrade Fargo National Cemetery

February 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators heard testimony on Friday for a bill that would fund upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery. The bill would give $3 million to the department of Veteran’s Affairs, which would then be given to a non-profit to be used to fund upgrades for the cemetery. Those who spoke in favor of the bill included Fargo…