Author: Juliana Pelaez

Essentia Health unveils new robotic surgical option

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — If you have knee issues, Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes is offering a new robotic surgical option. ROSA Knee System uses real-time data to provide customized surgery. The minimally invasive robot-assisted surgeries can improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. Surgeons are informed about a patient’s unique anatomy, which may affect an implant’s fit. According…

Grand opening held for Lashkowitz Riverfront Apartments on former site of downtown Fargo high rise

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly three years after the implosion of the Lashkowitz High Rise, a grand opening is held for the Lashkowitz Riverfront Apartments. The new building has modern efficiency homes with units for single, double, and three bedrooms. There are five floors filled with 110 units. The building is located in downtown Fargo, with the YMCA and bus…

Foam party kicks off summer reading challenge at Fargo Public Library

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Summer has officially kicked off at Fargo Public Library as this year’s summer reading challenge begins. The theme is “Unearth a Story.” It’s a nationwide challenge that brings readers together. Events at the library will include story times, dinosaur trivia, puzzles, singers, and more. To kick off the fun, families were invited to dino-sized digging machines…

A national data center says children living in poverty in North Dakota has increased

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kids Count, a data center through the Annie E. Casey Foundation, provided current data on child and family well-being in each state. This year, North Dakota was ranked at 14th, a change from their previous year’s rating of 7th. “The numbers are increasing, I mean, poverty. We’ve seen a massive so many places contact us. Schools,…

Second arrest made in Cass County Jail drug trafficking investigation

Amar Kovacevic, 32. Daria Rose Renville, 34. Courtesy: Cass County Jail.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two years ago, sheriff’s deputies were investigating drugs being smuggled into the Cass County Jail. What they discovered was an envelope. Infused with drugs on the top and bottom flaps. “It took us a while to figure out how they were getting it in there, but…

Celebrations are starting to kick off for America’s 250th Birthday

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year marks America’s 250th Birthday. Across the country, many have planned exhibits, speakers, and outings to celebrate this historic moment. Including in both North Dakota and Minnesota. “We’ll have somebody in a British red being prepared to be dunked in a dunk tank. We also have copies of the Declaration of Independence that will…