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…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Over a thousand cities around the country, including Detroit Lakes, are taking part in National Wreaths Across America Day, which honors those who’ve served our nation. “The old saying is freedom is not free. It’s the people who’ve served the country in the military who’ve paid the price for that freedom,” State Sen. Kent Eken said. That’s…
FARGO, N.D. — For the last year and a half, Sgt. Tyler Nagel has been away from his family, serving his nation while protecting the airspace over Washington DC. He’s seen his family a couple of times since he began his assignment. His father is proud to see his son stand up for the red, white, and blue. “I think it’s…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo VA celebrates one of their new departments at the hospital with Whole Health Day. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how whole health is getting rid of surgery and medication to try a more natural healing process. Fargo’s VA just added another tool to its toolbox. “Everything isn’t disease–based anymore. It focuses on primary prevention and overall…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — 2nd and 3rd graders from Park Christian School are singing patriotic songs to veterans at Eventide in Moorhead. From God Bless America to the National Anthem and other unique tribute songs, their tunes filled the room. More than 50 people came to the activities room to enjoy the performance. One 2nd grade teacher says it touches her…
FARGO, N.D. — After a day of memorials, veterans take a trip back in time. The Red River Valley Concert band played songs that were popular during times of war at the American Legion Post Two’s annual Stew Feed. The band played at six different concert venues for veterans across the metro in honor of Veteran’s Day. Close to 250…
FARGO, N.D. — Veterans at the VA hospital got a pleasant surprise from Longfellow Elementary students. Kids gave thanks to veterans by giving them handmade cards after learning about the importance of Veteran’s Day throughout the week. One veteran, Wade Hansen, remembers the first time he set foot in Vietnam. He served from 1966-1968. ” two minutes once you hit the…
FARGO, N.D. — People in nursing homes got some live music brought to them thanks to the senior high choir from Park Christian School. The choir director says the group does it every year on the Friday closet to Veteran’s Day. The students sing patriotic songs to honor the holiday. They stopped at Edgewood Vista, Touchmark, Bethany, Elim Care and the…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s VA Health Care System is trying to make sure veterans in the community know what community services they can benefit from. They put on a veterans open house and enrollment fair at NDSU so veterans could learn about the different services both the VA and other community, veteran organizations offer. They encourage veterans to check their eligibility…
