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State of Minnesota reverses course, will pay Moorhead veteran’s tax bill

Hours after KVRR asked questions about the case to the auditor's office, state officials abruptly reversed course

August 18, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Kevin Shores had been receiving letters from the Clay County Auditor’s Office informing him about missing deadlines for delinquent taxes. Because of communication issues, the taxes were never paid which led to the state seizing Shore’s home this week. “The auditor is saying that I need to pay these taxes, I’m thinking we’re working together but…

Minnesota veterans & their families can apply for service bonus money

July 7, 2022

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MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Minnesota veterans, active duty military members and families of those who served during the war on terrorism can apply for a bonus payment to recognize their service. The money comes from a law signed in May including $25 million for post September 11th veterans and Gold Star families. To be eligible, people must have served between September…

VA Secretary McDonough shares how the Biden Admin. is helping veterans in Fargo

May 19, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, a Stillwater, Minnesota native, comes to Fargo’s VA Medical Center to discuss how veterans benefit from President Biden’s Unity Agenda. It includes a better national suicide prevention hotline for vets, efforts to reduce veteran homelessness and investing in a caregiver support program. North Dakota State University’s partnership is a…

Community welcomes home local heroes from the Honor Flight

May 2, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Everyone at Fargo’s Hector International Airport was beaming with patriotism as the Honor Flight of North Dakota, Minnesota is welcomed back from Washington, DC. The airport was filled with red, white and blue as our local heroes touched back down in Fargo around 7:00 Monday night after a weekend after seeing memorials built by their sacrifice…

Son of WWII Veteran Continues His Dad’s Mission With ND Stop

January 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The son of a 102-year-old World War II vet who passed away in October is finishing his dad’s No Regrets Memorial Tour. Paul Walton met Gov. Doug Burgum in Bismarck in what would have been his dad Sidney Walton’s 44th state visit. Sidney, one of America’s oldest World War II veterans, was on a nationwide tour…

Leaders stress need for more veterans centers in Minnesota

November 11, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz and members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation toured a veterans center in St. Paul, while calling for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for those who have served in the military. Walz, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips made the visit on Veterans Day. They…

Spooky bowling tournament raises funds for Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN

"This would not be possible without Sunset Lanes"

October 16, 2021

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People in creative costumes gathered at Sunset Lanes in Moorhead to participate in a ‘Bowling for Veterans Spooky Bowling Tournament’ and to raise money for a good cause. The funds raised at the tournament go directly to helping send area veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit monuments raised in their honor. The tournament had open bowl and team bowling; $1…

Fargo Air Museum commemorates Navy’s 246th anniversary

October 13, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Air Museum is celebrating local veterans in honor of the U.S. Navy’s 246 years. All veterans, active duty, national guard, and reserve got into the museum for free on Wednesday and were treated to complimentary coffee and sweets. A new exhibit showcasing U.S. Navy memorabilia is also on display. The celebration is part of…

Cornerstone Dental Gives Free Care To Veterans

Military Veterans Were Honored For Their Service On Free USA Day

October 4, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dentists at Cornerstone Dental celebrated Freedom USA day by providing veterans with free dental care. Services included teeth examinations, cleanings, and fillings. Dr. Stacy Goodwill, a veteran herself, told us how personal this day is for her and her family as well. “Our country is so fortunate to have everything we have because of these great…

Senator Cramer discusses efforts to assist veterans

September 1, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer is discussing efforts to help assist veterans across the state. As he convenes with his Veterans Advisory Board, Cramer says one implementation along the way to assist veterans includes an act that will provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to those struggling with traumatic brain injuries or post traumatic stress disorder. On the…