It’s a trend that started growing in earnest when the pandemic hit. Now, houseplant aficionados are propagating their obsession with a new Facebook group that’s really blossoming. The group “FM Area Houseplants” got started about a year ago. These days, page administrators say they’re adding about a hundred new members a week. There, you can get the scoop on where…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…
FARGO, N.D. — Essentia Health has put out the call for anyone 16 and older who wants a COVID-19 vaccine shot to head to the former Gordmans building in Fargo. They are taking walk-ins until 7 p.m. Wednesday and again Thursday afternoon from 1 to 7. It is open to anyone in North Dakota or any person who has a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some people may be hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “The World Health Organization has identified vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 threats to global health since 2019,” NDSU Professor of Practice and Medical Director Dr. Paul Carson said. NDSU Medical Director Paul Carson says it’s something he does not take lightly. “We’re certainly…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As COVID-19 vaccinations open up to more North Dakotans and Minnesotans, those at Sanford Health say they’re encouraged by the demand. Dr. Doug Griffin says Sanford plans on vaccinating around 3,000 people this week. He says vaccinating young adults is crucial since they are attributing to many of the new cases in Cass and Clay counties….
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – More North Dakotans and Minnesotans are eligible to sign up and receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. Essentia Health is allowing all people living in North Dakota who are 16 years of age or older to receive their vaccines. However, anyone living in Minnesota who is over the age of 16 is able to schedule a…
GRAND FORKS, ND — The North Dakota – Missouri State football game on Saturday, April 3 has been cancelled. The Missouri Valley Football Conference made the decision due to positive COVID-19 test results and subsequent contact tracing in UND’s Tier 1 personnel. The includes student-athletes, coaches, managers and staff. Head Coach Bubba Schweigert confirmed that there are multiple positive tests…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The number of new COVID-19 cases in Cass County is up sharply compared to other counties in North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Dept. of Health, Cass County reported 102 new cases Friday. Burleigh, Stark and Ward Counties were next in line, with just 12, 11 and 10 new cases respectively. Brenton Nesemeier, Director of Field…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A pilot program launched by NDSU aims to educate employees at assisted living facilities about the importance of getting vaccinated. Tiffeny Hestdalen is an Infection Preventionist for Bethany Retirement Living. As you can imagine, she’s kept busy this past year. “It’s been definitely a whirlwind. It’s really made us rethink everything that we’re doing and how…
Last weekend, a lot of you were probably spending your St. Patrick’s Day celebrating in downtown Fargo. In spite of St. Patrick’s famous snake-ridding skills, there’s one in our region no one’s managed to move along yet. And this Saint — a Ball python — has the patience of a Saint. He’s Kritter Krazy’s longest rescue, having been there without…
