JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — The University of Jamestown has partnered with the Governor’s Challenge to help prevent suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. The University has awarded over 90 continuing education units to licensed professionals. The Governor’s Challenge has emphasized finding individuals who are at risk for suicide, providing care, and promoting safety. With the nationwide rate of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – U.S. Army Veteran Patrick Reed was at Hornbacher’s, part of his normal morning routine, on Veteran’s Day when he got a notification he couldn’t have imagined. “During that time, my cameras went off and said the smoke alarm was detected. The first time it went off, I didn’t think it was me, I thought it was…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans Day is full of fanfare and remembrance for those who served. The West Fargo VFW event started with a flag raising ceremony followed by a speech by Retired Brigadier General Ron Solberg. There was also music from the West Fargo High School band and a solemn rendition of “Taps” by a post member. Many…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For over half a century, a group of veterans have come together on Veterans day to remember what they have fought for and who they have lost. “A lot of we tell the same old stories that we’ve been telling for years and years and we embellish that a little bit sometimes. At least some people…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — During the time that most of the veterans on the Honor Flight served, women were not as common in the military. “When I joined, women were not all that common in the military. So it was a little difficult. The guys didn’t really care if we were there.” But many like Beth Olson from Moorhead still…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 1929, the Fargo VA has offered services to veterans in the surrounding community. With this first-ever VetFest, the main focus was finding assistance for veterans through what’s called the PACT Act. “So what this allows us to do is start that conversation about any potential exposure concerns they may have experienced during their military service….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Today is national Patriots’ Day and the Fargo Air Museum is celebrating. The museum hosted a ceremony to honor patriots and all armed forces veterans for the special day. There were multiple speeches from veterans, a speech from Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, music performed by the Fargo North High School Choir, and a rifle salute by…
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…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Dilworth man is accused of Stolen Valor in Federal Court. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Bemidji says Mikhail Wicker, 37, falsely claimed to be a decorated marine veteran in order to collect benefits from the government from 2015 to 2020. Court documents say Wicker claimed to have served in Iraq and said he was a…
