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Program helps rural residents gain access to mental health resources

Fargo Cass Public Health said three of the six counties in the SE North Dakota Public Health Collaborative were already using Credible Mind, so it only made sense to bring the rest on board.

May 21, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Public officials are attempting to make sure that people in more rural areas have access to mental health resources. Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele and Traill counties have teamed up with Credible Mind, a free platform offering tens of thousands of mental health tools. There are assessments to help you take stock of your current mental state…

“Fit and Strong” Classes For Those Over 55 Offered By Fargo Cass Public Health

May 20, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting people to get “Fit and Strong” in their free exercise and behavior workshop. The twelve week class invites people fifty-five and older to twice a week, 90 minute sessions for exercise and discussions. The workshop is geared toward improving lower extremity strength and developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. Participants…

LIVE: Outgrowing their Kennels

May 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

WEST FARGO — Fans of the FM Kennel Club are going to have to find their way to a new location soon. That’s because they’ve outgrown their old space and are moving to a bigger facility on Fargo’s north side. Kennel club officials are getting ready for the move amid last-minute preps for their annual All-Breed dog show at the…

LIVE: More Measles Vaccine Clinics for Fargo-Cass

May 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — Fargo-Cass Public Health is hoping for more turnout at their second walk-in measles vaccine clinic Tuesday. They scheduled tonight’s after the first clinic only drew in thirty people seeking the shot. That was a morning event. The second is during afternoon and evening hours, in the hopes of serving people who can’t get away until after school or…

Prostate Cancer Screenings Being Spotlighted After Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

May 19, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

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…

LIVE: Making Time for Women’s Mental Health

May 19, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — We’re midway through May and that means it’s time to talk about school wrapping up and the start of summer break. And you might not realize it, but that often means for the women in your life, summertime is anything but a vacation. Children are home from school or attending various day camps. Grandparent visits need to be…

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Rolls Through Fargo

The motorcycle event aims to raise money for men's mental and prostate health care.

May 18, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The roar of classic motorcycles paired with vintage threads as riders hopped on their bikes to raise money for men’s mental and physical health. It’s the local iteration of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The event began back in 2012 in Australia, and has since spread to 121 countries around the world. In the F-M area, bikers staged…

Fargo Cass Public Health Plans 2nd Measles Vaccine Clinic After Low Turnout

May 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health has scheduled another Measles, Mumps & Rubella walk-in vaccine clinic. This second clinic will be held on Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the clinic at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. Appointments are not necessary and it is for those currently recommended to receive the vaccine. You are asked…

Cancer Conference Focuses on Accessibility of Care

Health officials say that the region has more resources for treatment than people realize.

May 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year’s theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference is to highlight the systemic, geographic, and cultural obstacles to getting cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to everyone who needs it. Matt Flory with the…

LIVE: Growing Concerns with the New Farm Bill

May 16, 2025

Emily Welker,

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…