FARGO, N.D.–Vitalant and other blood centers nationwide are encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to ensure hospitals have enough in case COVID-19 infections increase. All blood types and components are needed especially platelets and type O blood. Platelets only have a shelf life of five days so frequent donations are important, and type O blood is the universal blood type….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Health officials have confirmed the first case of Coronavirus in Minnesota. They say the case is an older adult in Ramsey County who was recently on a cruise ship with another passenger who had the illness. The Minnesota patient began to develop symptoms on February 25th and sought health care on Thursday. The Department of Health…
FARGO, N.D.–Cass-Clay of Fargo is recalling a limited number of one percent low-fat gallon milk after determining that sanitizer was accidentally added to the milk during production. The recall is for milk gallons with a best by date of March 19 and a time stamp between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. This information can be found on the back of…
FARGO, N.D. — Between its two locations in Fargo, Bethany Retirement Living usually sees about 300 visitors a day. But with concerns over the Coronavirus and other infectious diseases like the flu, staff members are trying to cut that number down to zero. “We’re asking people that if they don’t need to come and visit, don’t,” says Grant Richardson at…
FARGO, N.D. -The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead declare March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd knows the seriousness of the disease as he lost two grandfathers to colon cancer. With colon cancer being the second leading cause of cancer deaths, the mayors and Essentia Health want to make it a focus. An early diagnosis…
FARGO, N.D. — A NDSU Professor is getting a large sum of cash from the NCAA for her research. Professor of Human Development and Family Science Christi McGeorge received 20 thousand dollars for her work to reduce prejudice against L-G-B-T-Q people in sports. The project is called “Standing Up, Speaking Out: Reducing L-G-B-T-Q Prejudice in Sports.” It will provide training…
Jewls is a dog who truly lights up when she meets you. The outgoing, affectionate, high-energy young dog came to Diamond in the Ruff a few months ago, and she’s showered love on pretty much everyone she meets. She loves to cuddle as much as she loves to play, and distributes kisses with enthusiasm to anyone interested. At about a…
FARGO, N.D. — All three mayors from the F-M area, local and state health professionals and concerned community members packed into the Fargo Cass Public Health Center to talk about preventative measures against the spread of the coronavirus. “It’s important to put things into perspective and to remain calm we want everyone to know that unified teams are preparing not…
FARGO, N.D.–F-M area mayors and regional public health officials are scheduled to provide information about how the metro plans to prepare for the Coronavirus on Wednesday. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis, as well as Fargo Cass Public Health, the NDDoH and Clay County will take part in the briefing. In addition…
It’s some of the most fun you can have in Fargo without standing up. And this weekend, you and your colleagues can do it together. Adaptive athletics nonprofit HOPE, Inc. is inviting you to hit the ice with them to raise awareness and funds for their work. You can join fifty-five or so metro-wide teams participating in their fundraiser, 2020…
