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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
