FARGO, N.D. — Area veterans are gearing up to visit war memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. Board members, volunteers, and the veterans themselves are going over preparations for the next Veterans Honor Flight. They’re learning what they need to know in terms of air travel, clothing, and the schedule of events once they get to D.C. Honor Flight organizers…
FARGO, N.D. — In honor of Vietnam Memorial Week, those who served our country are recognized at the Fargo Air Museum. But fifty years ago, they didn’t a warm welcome home. “I have friends who were spit on, had things thrown at them, they didn’t want to wear the uniform, they felt ashamed, they were made to feel ashamed,” Joe Wallevand,…
MOORHEAD, MINN.– It costs $150,000 to send about 100 veterans to D.C. When Joseph Bennett got back from the Korean War, he faced hardships not everyone could understand, but a trip to D.C. in 2015 helped him to start the healing process. “It actually, I’ve said before, it gave me more closure and more help than any medicine did,” said…
BISMARCK, ND — Some big changes have been implemented in North Dakota’s medical marijuana program. Twelve conditions were added to the list of debilitating medical conditions including cancer. A veteran receiving treatment from a federal VA entity may submit a copy of their medical records instead of getting a written certificate. Physician assistants can now complete a written certification. Those changes…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day is a day that is important to those who served. The West Fargo VFW is celebrating Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day by bringing veterans together to talk and have lunch with others who have served. You may think the veterans have known each other for years, but the one thing that bonds them is…
Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson announces four town halls on veterans issues in the seventh district including one in Alexandria. It will be held at the Grand Arbor By Knute Nelson assisted Living Facility at 2:00 P.M. on Monday. Peterson will be joined with officials from Fargo and St. Cloud V.A. offices and the Veterans Benefits Administration. At a town hall…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Rep. Collin Peterson hosted a town hall to hear from veterans. “I thought we’d made more progress in some of these areas, I’m leaving here with a long list of things that need to be worked on,” he said. That long list includes getting money for military funerals, healthcare and veterans’ homes. One idea proposed by State…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been named a military friendly college due to its commitment to serve veterans. It’s one of more than seven hundred colleges and universities to receive the distinction from VIQTORY, a group helping veterans transition into civilian life. The school says more than 180 veterans are enrolled at their campuses in Moorhead,…
FARGO, N.D. — Gate City Bank has a new partnership with the ND Cares Coalition to give more support to military members, veterans, and their families. Gate City signed an official statement and became part of a statewide network that raises awareness about the challenges people in the military face. ND Cares was started in 2015 after then Governor Jack Dalrymple…
FARGO, N.D. – Veterans are showing off their art at Fargo VA’s Creative Arts Festival. More than 40 pieces are a part of the festival’s visual component and there are about 20 pieces in the writing component. There are 50 different categories ranging from oil paintings to wood workings. Any vet enrolled in care at the Fargo VA hospital can…
