MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The recent purchase of 280 acres of land by the White Earth Band of Chippewa have many business leaders concerned about what may be built and where the money will go. “It’s not going to go back to the community, it’s not going to help the community as such. I mean without paying taxes and without…
MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – “For the families to carry the panel with their loved one on it, it’s kind of heartbreaking. It’s almost like carrying a casket.” The Moving Wall has been traveling the country for 40 years, and for 12 of those years Paul Chen has been its caretaker. “It’s such a good feeling to bring the soldiers…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead American Legion and the group Vietnam Veterans of America is inviting everyone to come and honor those who served in the Vietnam era. Vietnam Veterans Day is this Friday. The Legion is hosting a community lunch on Friday from 11am to 2pm. There will be a program from the Fargo Honor Guard’s Jason…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders from the North Dakota chapter for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are raising funds towards mental health awareness in its 12th annual ride featuring nearly 100 riders. “The Ride to Fight Suicide is a very upbeat event. Not to say that we haven’t shed tears because we have shed tears. We really try to shine…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead American Legion hosts its second Ham and Dumpling Feed. The Voje family prepared plenty of delicious Scandinavian food including ham, potato dumplings, and scalloped potatoes. There was even a Norwegian bake sale. A silent auction was held at the event with many prizes such as a dollhouse, gravity chairs, and a cooler. Donations were at-will,…
MOORHEAD, MINN, (KVRR)- Organizers were thrilled with the turnout and continued support from the community, they have lots of locally made items, clothing for the winter, homemade baked goods, and art. The goal is to raise money to support our veterans in the Fargo Moorhead area with their needs, and also future projects the Moorhead American Legion has plans to…
FARGO- MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country have their legacies honored by loved ones through music and stories. The support for veterans in the Fargo Moorhead area is something the community prides itself on, “We’re very lucky here to have the support of the community at Moorhead American Legion. We say we’re the cheers…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and those who served during the war are being honored in Fargo-Moorhead with multiple ceremonies. The region is honoring veterans who made sacrifices. It started off with a couple words from Vietnam Veterans of America leaders at the American Legion in Moorhead followed by a 21 guns salute performed by the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The community comes together for a Moorhead bus driver who been hit with multiple setbacks. “Well I’m pretty overwhelmed right now; I have amazing, amazing family and friends. It’s unreal,” said Renecker. Terry Renecker is a bus driver with the Moorhead Public Schools. She’s also a cancer survivor who’s been hospitalized recently with pneumonia. Friends of…
