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U.S. Navy Veteran Receives Mortgage-Free Home in West Fargo

The gift was made possible thanks to a U.S. Bank donation, working alongside Freedom Alliance’s Heroes to Homeowners program.

May 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Crowds lined the sidewalk on 55th Avenue West in West Fargo, eager to catch a glimpse of the U.S. Navy veteran set to move into his brand-new home. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Stuart Fuke hails from Oahu in the state of Hawaii, and his family’s military tradition was one of the main reasons he chose…

Wahpeton Veteran Receives New Vehicle From Progressive Giveaway

November 14, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Wahpeton veteran received a new vehicle from Progressive Insurance’s Keys to Progress giveaway. Edwin Little was one of ninety-six veterans across the country who received keys to a new vehicle. Little knew he wanted to serve the country and applied to both the Navy and Air Force. He was called to serve in the…

Residents At a Senior Living Apartment Put Together a Veterans Memorial To Remember Loved Ones

November 7, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People living at Homefield Senior Living Apartments have set up a memorial to veterans in honor of their family and loved ones. The memorial was started by Rick Thibert who brought up the idea to some of the residents he likes to sit with. The word started to get around and everyone dug through their belongings…

Navy Takes On Hope Inc. At Cullen Arena

July 24, 2024

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Hope, Inc. Hurricanes Youth Sled Hockey faced off against the United States Navy sailors early this afternoon. Down in the Cullen Arena, the Sailors had no idea what they were getting themselves into, as the sled hockey team skated circles around them. It was a great time for both groups, as the sailors got to…

Navy Week: Talking to the Navy’s meteorologists

July 24, 2024

Alex Bertsch, Dylan Haar,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When most people think of Navy jobs, they think of sailors and seals, but as part of Navy Week, we’re highlighting the work of one of the Navy’s overlooked jobs, Aerographers. Aerographers are the Navy’s Meteorologists and Oceanographers, predicting weather patterns to aid in Navy missions. “Protecting government resources, protecting government people, and just making sure…

Honor Flight Returns To Fargo After Whirlwind Last Day in Washington, D.C.

May 2, 2023

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Veterans are back home after another honor flight that took them on a whirlwind tour of monuments and history in our nation’s capital. The final day focused on some impressive U.S. history, and the unbreakable bond that ties these veterans together. A rare treat. The National Archives closed Tuesday morning to give Honor Flight veterans…

Services Held For Unclaimed Veteran at Fargo National Cemetery

March 29, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Memorial Honor Guard bids farewell to an unclaimed veteran. Samuel Force, Jr. served aboard a Navy missile cruiser until 1983. The 71-year-old veteran died on March 17. He had no known survivors. “There is no known family therefore he’s classed as a unattended funeral and that’s why we have all the local veterans organizations…

Minnesota Female Pilot Makes History With The Blue Angels

July 19, 2022

TJ Nelson,

A Minnesota native becomes the first ever female pilot to fly with the Blue Angels. Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minnesota will join the team of pilots for the 2023 air show season. She will need to complete an intensive five-month training program with the other new members of the team. While Lee is the first female fighter jet…

Veterans honored at Fargo Air Museum ceremony

"Well I plan on making it to, my brother was 101 and I'm trying to beat him If I can."

November 11, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW and American Legion hold a big Veterans Day ceremony with dozens of veterans, active duty soldiers and their families to commemorate those who served. For the first time Veterans day ceremonies were held at the Fargo Air Museum, a place with illustrious military history and artifacts. The Red River Valley Veteran Concert Band…

Wahpeton veteran receives nine medals five decades after being discharged

November 10, 2021

Site Staff,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – A Wahpeton Vietnam veteran is given nine military awards he earned decades after serving in the Navy. Congressman Kelly Armstrong presented Seaman Al Collins the Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Combat V, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal – Korea, Vietnam Service Medal One Silver…