FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There wasn’t one but two very happy homecomings at Fargodome. The first plane of our local war heroes arrived around 6 p.m. with the second plane coming in around an hour later. Hundreds of family friends and strangers came out to give the veterans and volunteers a warm welcome home. Many waved American flags and signs…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Three days, two planes and 204 veterans all making up this year’s Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. KVRR’s Alison Voorhees and Max Mueller had the privilege of joining along and tell us about the final day of the journey. Veterans watch in silence for the changing of the color guard at Arlington National Cemetery….
ARLINGTON, VA. (KVRR) — Over 200 veterans boarded two planes in Fargo to see memorials in their honor up close. It is day one of a three-day trip to Washington DC. Two-hundred-three men and one woman along with numerous volunteers set off for a “trip of a lifetime.” Some of the vets are lucky enough to share the time with…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Community organizations took time on this anniversary of September 11th to honor veterans and to help provide them with the resources they need. It was all part of the second annual Veteran Stand Down event held at Broadway Square. Vendors and services set up booths to offer veterans everything from free haircuts to information on how…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “It is a way to kind of quiet the brain, to be really just excited about something. And that my business and the leather work was really part of that,” Calie Lindseth, Artist Veterans from across North Dakota displayed more than 50 pieces of art at the Fargo VA’s Creative Arts Competition. The competition features stories,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The sound of motorcycle engines firing up set the tone for an exciting day of riding and fundraising in North Dakota. Brothers Keepers MC organized their fifth annual La Familia ride on Saturday, August 9, with the goal being to raise as much money for the Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota. Last year, the ride…
GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) — Chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. The Fargo VA brings together veterans for a summer full of rest, relaxation, and connection. “We use rhythm, relationship, repetition. Those are all healing to the brain. So we can literally bring about healing by being out in nature,” said Dawn Robson, Owner of That’s the Dream Farm. “To see their…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across the nation, today marks the 54th year Memorial Day services are held. For North Dakotans, it is a day to remember and cherish loved ones who sacrificed everything for our country. “Since they are unable to enjoy those freedoms, it is up to us, among the living, to remember their sacrifice. And fulfill those dreams…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Veteran riders and their motorcycle-loving brethren set off on a group ride to bring attention to motorcycle safety. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, so Chapter 7 of the AMVets Riders decided to organize an outing for that exact purpose. Signup began around 9 A.M., with the bikers setting off for Wahpeton a little after…
FARGO (KVRR) – According to the newly-published North Dakota Military Data Book, 101 veterans sought services from the Veterans’ Justice Outreach program in 2023—the latest figures available. 74 percent of those veterans reported mental health issues and 59 percent had problems with substance abuse. PTSD and depression made up the vast majority of the cases. 41 percent of the veterans…
