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AMVets Organize Motorcycle Safety Awareness Ride

The group left Fargo around noon, heading to Wahpeton before returning to Fargo in the early evening.
Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Veterans
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New Data Spotlights Mental Health Issues Among North Dakota Veterans

Juliana Pelaez,

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…

Veterans Suicide
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University of Jamestown Receives Recognition For Suicide Prevention Program

Juliana Pelaez,

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…

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West Fargo VFW celebrates Veterans Day

Eric Bolin,

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…

Memorial
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Residents At a Senior Living Apartment Put Together a Veterans Memorial To Remember Loved Ones

Juliana Pelaez,

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…

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Moorhead Veteran Honored at Military Women’s Memorial During Honor Flight in D.C.

Alex Bertsch,

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…

Vetfest
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Fargo VA Hosts First Ever Summer VetFest

Juliana Pelaez,

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….