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Nationwide “No Kings’ Protest Starts Tomorrow And Local Organizers Are Prepared

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Saturday, over 1,500 ‘No Kings’ protests are scheduled all across the nation. In North Dakota, ten of those protests will be taking place across the state. “Every single time we do one of our events, somebody shows up who says, I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’m scared. I’m worried, I’m afraid of…

Vietnam Memorial Week 2025 Begins at Fargo Air Museum

Admission to the museum will be free for the entire week.

Some of the pictures and news clippings on display at the museum.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Concert Band’s performance was just a sliver of what took place inside the Fargo Air Museum on April 26 and 27. There was a flag raising and a gun salute by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Vietnam weaponry, planes, and other vehicles…

Plans Announced For Veterans Memorial Center To Be Built at Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — State and local dignitaries announce a community plan to develop a Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The plan comes after talks of building a facility for the honor guards on duty during the cold and rainy weather. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had purchased land to expand the cemetery from 5 to 35 acres….

‘That’s the concept that we’re working on’: Updates on new facility at the Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer were joined by VA Under Secretary Matthew Quinn in Fargo to give some updates on the changes coming to the Fargo National Cemetery. “This is a chance to control our own destiny if we can get together and do it.” said Hoeven. Some wished there were more talks about…

Great Plains Food Bank introduces new Kitchen Coalition program

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Great Plains Food Bank introduces its new Kitchen Coalition program. It works with neighbors and community leaders to make sure that the meals represent people’s dietary and cultural needs. The program then partners with local restaurants and caterers that turn food bank ingredients into nutritious, freshly prepared meals. The group has partnered with the VA, Gladys…

Fargo National Cemetery to have indoor restrooms, work to begin soon

Fargo National CemeteryFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven says the Department of Veterans Affairs commits to building a fully developed restroom complete with running water, flushable toilets, heat and electricity, something he’s been fighting for. Work began this week on wind walls. Hoeven says construction of the restrooms and a storage space will begin in the next few weeks…

Senator Cramer discusses efforts to assist veterans

FARGO, N.D.  (KVRR) — North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer is discussing efforts to help assist veterans across the state. As he convenes with his Veterans Advisory Board, Cramer says one implementation along the way to assist veterans includes an act that will provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to those struggling with traumatic brain injuries or post traumatic stress disorder. On the…

Navy Veteran begins journey from Moorhead to St. Paul by wheelchair

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Twenty years ago, Kevin “NeSe” Shores began his 270 mile journey from Moorhead City Hall to the capitol building in St. Paul in his wheelchair. That first journey was to bring attention to the Gulf War Illness, which causes fatigue, muscle pain, cognitive problems, and insomnia in approximately 250,000 veterans who returned home from the 1991 Gulf…

Minneapolis VA Cited after 2018 Suicide of Veteran

It's the second time the medical center was cited after a suicide.

MINNEAPOLIS–The Minneapolis VA Health Care Center has been cited for failures in connection with the 2018 suicide of a veteran in its care. It’s the second time that a federal watchdog has cited the medical center after a suicide. In a report this week, the VA Office of Inspector General found that three staff members failed to share the man’s…