FARGO, ND — Life after rehab can lead to uncertainty for recovering addicts. A new recovery living center may have the answers patients need. In 2015, 61 people died from drug related causes according to CDC reports. Although there are numerous rehab centers in the metro, addicts can be at risk of relapse after being released. “Lots of times they…
FARGO, ND — It was a parade full of cuddly buddies in Island Park for the kick off to Midwest KidFest. Kids and their stuffed best friends marched in the annual Teddy Bear Parade starting at Dike West and moving throughout Island Park. The VFW Post 762 led the parade with their Honor Guard and handed out flags. Kids were…
NATIONAL — A judge is not allowing President Trump to be one of the defendants in a lawsuit against the Dakota Access Pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg says the President would have to be sued under a separate lawsuit. The prosecuting attorney is considering this option. A group of Native Americans filing the lawsuit wants to add the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — After five days of deliberation, Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty on all counts in the shooting death of Philando Castile. Family members met with reporters after the court case came to a close. “This system continues to fail black people and they will continue to fail you all,” said Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile. “Because this…
Fargo artist Mark Elton joins Adam Ladwig on KVRR’s morning show to talk about his new book, Atypical Animals. Elton wrote the book to offer an alternative to normal animal picture books for his new nephew. This book focuses on more unique animals, like the yeti crab and the great potoo bird. Part of the proceeds from sales of…
WEST FARGO, ND– Tensions are heating up between West Fargo city leaders and a local paper about the city’s hiring of a new police chief. Mayor Rich Mattern is calling out the Forum over what he says is their attempt to create drama in order to sell papers. “Were those open to the public?” asked KVRR’s Shiina LoSciuto, in regards…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Thousands of brews are pouring for the thousands of people pouring into the Moorhead Center Mall Parking Garage. It’s an annual event which serves music, burgers and beer throughout the night. Thousands of people are parading throughout the Moorhead Center Mall Parking Garage with burgers in one hand and beer in the other for Fargo Monthly’s Fourth…
FARGO, ND– They say laughter is the best medicine. Edgewood Village and Vista opened its doors for Laughter Yoga. The senior living center teamed up with Health Springs to bring some healing fun. The group used different breathing and stretching methods while fake laughing. Laughter is known to increase endorphins, lower blood pressure and create better blood flow. “The motto…
FARGO, ND — Our Congressional leaders and others are speaking out about the attack. Many hope it will be the last. Even if it’s thousands of miles away from North Dakota, acts of violence hurt both our leaders and community. “An attack against one of us is an attack against all of us,” said North Dakota Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp….
GRAND FORKS, ND — UND students are working to improve lives by using drones. The nation’s first unmanned aircraft aviation park teamed up with the university. Drones are widely used for cinematography and military operations, but some engineering master’s students at UND are using them for research. “Using drones, I’m able to fly lower and get even higher resolution data,” said…
