Bottineau, N.D. — It takes a strong person to come through the kind of past Titan the black lab/coonhound mix has survived. And his story is a testament to the hard work of the region’s law enforcement and a special kind of bravery from his original owner. Cindy Holtan, who’s a board member of Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue,…
EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)– The current associate director of VA Central Iowa Health Care System is taking a new job in Fargo. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that Harold “Brent” Pharis has been named director of Fargo VA Health Care System. Pharis will begin his new role on November 2. Dr. Andrew Stasko has been serving as the interim Medical…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — The girl who was critically hurt after being shot in the head during the mass shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis is released from the hospital. It’s been nearly two months since a shooter shot at the church during morning mass, killing two students and injuring many others. Doctors say Forchas has made a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A unique event near downtown Fargo has returned this year, aiming to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for research. Bras Off Broadway is taking place at Brewhalla. It’s the fourth iteration of the event. The night begins with a social hour with silent auction items and a live DJ. That’s followed by a buffet dinner,…
FARGO — It’s one of the most unusual nonprofits in the region, and its mission this coming month is to spotlight the tough intersection between the prison system, substance abuse, and suicide. The F5 Foundation’s mission is to help former felons transition from the correctional system out into mainstream society, through jobs, housing, social support, and other initiatives. Lately, though,…
WEST FARGO — Sweet little Scooby comes to Pet Connection from the folks at CAARE avian rescue, and she’s a great choice to welcome their volunteers back to the show for their first adoption segment since reopening their permanent shelter after a deadly avian disease outbreak. Scooby is an Amazon parrot who comes as a package deal with her life…
Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, speaks during a committee meeting on Oct. 15, 2025. At right is Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of North Dakota lawmakers did not support a proposal this week that sought to guarantee at least 5% of federal rural health care funding go to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and can also lead to death. “We had a really high, I want to say, 280 infant deaths last year due to influenza. So we really want to try…
FARGO — He’s been through some pretty horrific things in his short nine weeks on earth, so it’s surprising that little Fawcett is as composed as he is around humans. He came in to Homeward Animal Shelter just one week ago with a shocking injury: his lower jaw was degloved. That means the flesh, skin and fur had all been…
Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston, and Legislative Council budget analyst Allen Knudson listen to a presentation on the Rural Health Transformation Program on Oct. 14, 2025. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of North Dakota lawmakers this week began sifting through an ocean of recommendations for how to spend a $500 million federal rural…
