Memorial Day

Summer heat this Memorial Day has everyone finding ways to keep cool

Kids keep cool at Shadow Wood Splash Pad in West Fargo on Memorial Day. 5/25/26.FARGO — Those attending Memorial Day services, and those still out enjoying their vacation, got to experience the first summer-like day in the metro. Some attending Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery found spots in the shade, while others braved the sun while honoring lost veterans….

Rising Gas Prices Unlikely to Impact Short-Term Memorial Day Plans

Industry experts say if gas remains over $4.00 a gallon for an extended period of time, people may forego traveling for later summer events like the Fourth of July.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Gas prices continue to rise nationwide, and many are wondering how that pinch at the pump may affect travel over the busy Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, the average price of gas in Cass County, North Dakota is 4 dollars and 23 cents per gallon. There will be an estimated 49 million people travelling over…

North Dakota Historical Society works to fill military collection gaps ahead of new museum

Lori Nohner, research historian for the State Historical Society of North Dakota, looks at a button on a New Hampshire Civil War-era uniform in the museum collections storage area at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck on May 22, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — In the collection of the North Dakota Heritage Center, rows…

Memorial Day Weekend Travel Preview

Record numbers of travelers could be emboldened by record-low gas prices.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It may feel like gas prices are lower right around now than they were for Memorial Day 2024 – and that’s because they are! “In North Dakota the average is about $2.92. It’s been stuck there for about a week,” explained Skyler McKinley with AAA. “This time, a year ago, it was $3.34.  Pretty significant savings.”…

Admiral from Oakes, N.D. Keynotes Memorial Day Services at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery

MANDAN, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota National Guard hosted a ceremony to honor all American servicemen and women who died while serving. It was held at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery south of Mandan. Among the speakers were Gov. Doug Burgum, North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General Al Dohrmann. And the keynote speaker was a North Dakota native from Oakes. Admiral…

Veterans and families honor soldiers memories on Memorial Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Across the Fargo-Moorhead area veterans, their friends and families, came out to remember those that lost their lives in service of their country on Memorial Day. The Moorhead American Legion and Dilworth VFW honored their fallen comrades with a 21 gun salute at Veterans Memorial Bridge. Retired Major Kip Fondrick was in attendance at the ceremony….