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Walz Urges House-Senate Negotiations on Insulin Bills

As soon as they negotiate a solution, Walz said he will call a special session on emergency health care issues.

October 1, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz has called on House Democratic and Senate Republican leaders to negotiate a compromise between their competing insulin affordability proposals so he can call a special session. Walz said in a letter Tuesday to Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka that he’s encouraged by recent legislative hearings on the proposals….

How A Family Affected by Suicide is Spreading Mental Health Awareness

According to the CDC, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States

September 29, 2019

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HAWLEY, Minn. — A Hawley family is celebrating the memory of their daughter exactly one year after her passing. The Bjorndahls lost their daughter Katie to an overdose on September 29, 2018. Now, nearly 150 friends, family, teammates, teachers and colleagues are gathered at the Hawley Softball Field in her honor. The memorial is a marriage of music, poetry and…

NDDoH Reminds Parents to Vaccinate Children Before October 1

Children who are not in compliance by October 1 will be excluded from school for not meeting requirements.

September 26, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health is reminding parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on immunizations. North Dakota state law requires students in grades K-12 to meet a minimum number of required immunizations before they can attend school. Children who are not in compliance, either up-to-date or have a signed exemption form, by October 1 will be…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jensen

A lowrider of a dog who will lift your spirits high.

September 26, 2019

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If you like the way pitties look, you will love Jensen, from the tip of his broad black nose to the end of his tail a long, long way behind. He’s got the classic wide pit bull face, short legs and a broad chest and shoulders that look like he could bench 440. The long, low-slung dog is almost broader…

LIVE: Applying for Financial Aid

Getting into college isn't the only challenge.

September 26, 2019

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College kids have already started the semester, but even if your kids are years away, there’s something coming up on the calendar you won’t want to miss. FAFSA — or federal student aid — open up its application process on October first. And because it’s first-come, first-served, the time is right for parents and students to start filling out their…

Moorhead’s Senior Safety Academy Preparing the Elderly In Case of a Medical Emergency

According to the CDC, heart disease and strokes cause 1 in 3 deaths in the United States

September 25, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Nearly a hundred seniors came out for this year’s Senior Safety Academy at the Hjemkomst Center. It’s all part of TRIAD’s efforts to get seniors, law enforcement and the community talking about healthy living for the elderly. “It’s really phenomenal that seniors are coming out to learn how to help themselves or have law enforcement help them,”…

Men Including Rob Kupec Take Part in Real Men Wear Pink Campaign

September 24, 2019

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FARGO-MOORHEAD – American Cancer Society is kicking off its Real Men Wear Pink campaign. More than a dozen local men will be wearing pink all through the month of October and raising money to fight breast cancer. The men are from a wide variety of fields and include two local high school principals and Chad Olson the Mayor of Dilworth….

ND First Lady To Host Addiction Conference in November

September 24, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first lady is speaking out about the stigma of addiction. Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will be hosting Recovery Reinvented in Bismarck for the third year. The November event will highlight prevention, treatment and recovery options for those struggling with addiction. Burgum says alcohol and drug use is the number one social issue in North Dakota. Her…

Riverview Place Hosts “Falling Into Health” Fair

The event is for seniors to learn about healthy living habits

September 23, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — A senior living facility is celebrating the first day of fall with a “Falling Into Health” event. Around 50 seniors gathered at Riverview Place in Fargo for their health fair. The event is a collaboration between Riverview and Griswold Home Care. More than 20 vendors, including Sanford Health and the Alzheimer’s Association, are speaking with seniors about…

Dakota Games Draws Athletes From Around the World

This is the sixth year the competition has been held in Fargo

September 22, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — It’s not just what we love that seems to unite us with one another. It’s also what makes us want to scream from pain. “Those rope climbs, it’s a whole different movement than yesterday but they’re awful. We all talk and giggle and we all know we’re all in it together and all suffering,” said Makenzie Meade,…