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Need a School Picture? Lifetouch to Snap One for Free

If your kids missed the chance to get their photos taken, Lifetouch will host the same event from 10-7 p.m. on August 7th and 8th at the Holiday Inn in Fargo

August 3, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — It was all smiles for picture day. Lifetouch School Portraits hosted a free picture day at West Fargo VFW to give back to the community. The locally owned company has been in business since 1936 and does the same event across 50 communities in North Dakota as well as a few communities across Minnesota. Kids receive…

Fargo VFW’s Derby for the Vets Gifts the VA Medical Center with Generous Donation

The presentation of the $21,000 check took place at the flagpole at the Fargo VA Medical Center by Post 762

June 27, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The Fargo VA Medical Center was presented with funds from the Fargo VFW after their fifth annual Derby for the Vets. The adult pinewood derby was held on February 20th at the downtown Fargo VFW. The presentation of the $21,000 check took place at the flagpole at the Fargo VA Medical Center by Post 762. In the past…

Numerous Memorial Day Events Are Planned Around The Area

Honoring Those Who Died While Serving In Our Armed Forces

May 28, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — A number of ceremonies are planned for Memorial Day in our area. A short ceremony will be held at 8:45 a.m at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fargo. A ceremony will be held on Veterans Memorial Bridge at 9:15 a.m. Detroit Lakes will hold a Memorial Day Parade at 10. 11 a.m. services are planned in West Fargo,…

West Fargo Community Gathers for Another Chili Cook-Off

This was the 16th year for the cook-off

January 21, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo challenged the community to see if they had what it takes to make the best chili. Those with empty stomachs filled the West Fargo VFW for the 2017 Best Chili Cook–off, an annual event since 1994, with more than 16 chili recipes brought in for this year’s contest. They even had a trivia game…

North Dakota Senators Address Veterans’ Issues

Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp visited the West Fargo VFW for their Mid-Winter Conference

January 14, 2017

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Both North Dakota senators were in West Fargo speaking to veterans at a VFW post for their mid–winter conference. There are multiple issues facing veterans these days including budget cuts, homelessness and unemployment, but Senator John Hoeven said North Dakota has made significant progress with veterans’ access to healthcare. “The VA healthcare system that exists here…