FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — School is not even out yet and United Way has officially started its school supply drive with an increased goal of 6,500 backpacks. The school supply drive has started early this year to reach their new goal. The increase comes after the demand for school supplies from kindergarten to the fifth grade in the last few…
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…
MOORHEAD — Outdoor grilling season will have to wait another few days, with the rain moving in. But the folks at the International Potluck have you covered. The monthly gathering that invites you to sample the cuisine and cultures of your neighbors here in the metro is set for Tuesday, May 20th, and you’ll also get to shop the Global…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – The trading card hobby is alive and well, as evidenced by the huge turnout this weekend at Veterans Memorial Arena. The Dakota Card Show set up 150 tables inside the space, which means well over 200 vendors were there showcasing their products. There were sports and Pokemon cards, of course, but also other collectibles like signed…
FARGO — North Dakota farmers are fresh off the plane from Washington, D.C. after a weeklong trip asking Congress to pass a farm bill to offset the pressures faced by their industry. As part of it, they want SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, to be preserved, to help American families improve their food-buying power in the face of…
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…
FARGO — Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he’s won out over a very tough experience and he’s ready for his furever home. While everyone else was celebrating the holiday, poor Viktor spent it recuperating. That’s because he had a firework blow up in his face and got injured. Fortunately, he’s made…
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…
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…
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…
