Author: Juliana Pelaez

Prostate Cancer Screenings Being Spotlighted After Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “Prostate cancer is a very common disease. It’s one of the most common cancers that are out there. Of course, it’s limited just to men, but it’s still in the top three,” said Dr. Ash Jensen, Radiation Oncology at Sanford Health. Prostate Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland. Men over…

Sanford Medical Center Adds New Unit To Treat Micropreemie Babies

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The newly opened Credit Unions for Kids Micropreemie Unit has been operating since mid-April. The new unit was put together through the support of 20 North Dakota credit unions. “It was a great day to celebrate today because the process started, actually, a couple of years ago. When the hospital reached out because of our partnership…

Child care program reviewing policies after child left outside in West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Policies are being reviewed at a West Fargo child care program after a child was left outside during an after-school program on Tuesday. The incident happened at L.E. Berger Elementary, where the after-school program is operated through a partnership with the YMCA. YMCA staff notified officials about the incident and spoke with the family of the…

North Dakota State Veterinarian Explains Shortage of Veterinarians May Be Due to Demanding Schedule

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota continues to experience a statewide shortage of veterinarians, from small animals to ones who specialize in livestock. As college tuition goes up, the number of graduates from veterinary schools in the U.S. has been decreasing. Students who graduate from veterinary school leave with a debt of over $200,000. According to the State Veterinarian, fewer…

United Way of Cass-Clay’s Day of Action Exceeds Previous Year Numbers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here at United Way and across 45 locations, nearly five hundred volunteers have shared their time to support the United Way’s mission of helping their community. “It’s been great, it’s nice and hot, so we’re pretty much getting a workout in and giving back. So it’s been great to get out, learn about another wonderful non-profit…

Local Family Nurse Practitioner Shares The Severity of Measles

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Measles is a contagious, viral illness that can be life-threatening. It is especially severe for young children and those with compromised immune systems. “We have seen with children who are vaccinated are at home recovering well, just like an upper respiratory infection. Children who are unvaccinated we have seen hospitalizations and even deaths. So we…

Cass County Enacts Burn Restrictions Due to Ongoing Dry Weather Conditions

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Board of Commissioners has declared a fire emergency and enacted burn restrictions through May 19, 2025, due to abundant dry vegetation and ongoing hot, dry, and windy weather conditions. The restrictions will be in effect whenever the North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Rating for Cass County is classified as High, Very High,…

Special Election To Be Held In Walsh County To Build New County Jail and Sheriff’s Office

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — The Jail here at Walsh County Law Enforcement Center has both inmates and law enforcement dealing with a lack of spacing, plumbing issues, safety, and more. “What we’re doing now is more or less putting a band-aid on the plumbing and heating, and air conditioning problems. So, they put cast iron pipes in the concrete floor…