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LIVE: Veterans groups help keep stories of Vietnam Veterans alive

The Moorhead American Legion and the group Vietnam Veterans of America is inviting everyone to come and honor those who served in the Vietnam era.

March 25, 2024

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Moorhead American Legion and the group Vietnam Veterans of America is inviting everyone to come and honor those who served in the Vietnam era. Vietnam Veterans Day is this Friday. The Legion is hosting a community lunch on Friday from 11am to 2pm. There will be a program from the Fargo Honor Guard’s Jason…

New Life Center adds new program aiming to help veterans experiencing homelessness

January 25, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The New Life Center has started a homeless veteran program to help those that have served our country and are now in need. The program opened back in October in partnership with the Fargo VA and it is a 12-bed unit located at the main shelter. “The sacrifices made by veterans in the line of duty…

Two Chartered Flights To Take Off At The Same Time This Fall Full of Veterans

November 26, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN announces a first: they will charter two planes out of Fargo at the same time this fall. That is in addition to a flight planned for the spring. They have more than 700 veterans on the waiting list to see the memorials in their honor in Washington, D.C. The spring flight…

Sanford Health opens Second Veterans Club

November 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health celebrates the grand opening of its latest Veterans Club. This one is located inside Sanford Broadway Medical Center and is a special place to gather for patients who are veterans. Staff who are veterans are also welcome at the club and could be a valuable tool for people who are grieving. Sanford Health is…

Celebrating veterans in the Fargo-Moorhead area

November 12, 2023

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As we celebrate Veterans’ Day this weekend, it’s a great reminder to remember those that served our country. Tom Krabbenhoft served in the military, and heads the FM honor guard. He shares what it means to be a veteran with others. “Draws for those lifetime relationships. It’s much like a sports team. You’re a very small group…

Progressive program Keys to Progress gifts local veteran a car

November 8, 2023

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It was a lucky day for a veteran from West Fargo. Melissa Gillett LeDuc was presented with a new car, courtesy of Progressive Insurance. This year, the Keys to Progress program provided 80 vehicles to veterans across the country LeDuc is an Air Force Veteran, serving 2 tours in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Keys to Progress has…

American Red Cross and Gate City Bank partner up to make a quilt drive for veterans

November 2, 2023

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The American Red Cross and Gate City Bank are partnering up to help veterans. These two are looking for quiltmakers to help make quilts for veterans in need of them for the upcoming season. Their goal is to help create over 300 quilts to give to those vets in VA hospitals, homes, and at stand down events. These quilts will…

Suicide: warning signs and expanding dialogue

September 6, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. and the 2nd leading cause of death among those under 24. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says changes in how someone talks, their mood and behavior can be the most troubling warning signs. “At AFSP, we are working…

Vitalant hosts blood drive at Fargo Air Museum in need of more donors

July 12, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vitalant teams up with the Fargo Air Museum in its biannual blood drive. Vitalant parked its bus right outside the museum in north Fargo during Veteran Coffee hours for a better chance at more donors. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Volunteers say they are happy to…

Wings and Wheels car show gives back to F-M area veterans

July 8, 2023

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M community enjoying a car show while supporting its veterans at the Fargo Air Museum. The museum teams up with Twisted Royalty for Wings and Wheels in its fourth year behind the event. In previous years, the organization has raised hundreds of thousands for ALS research, addiction awareness and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. This year,…