Health

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Aster

A fragile flower who's survived a lot.

It’s been said the strongest flower is one that blooms in adversity. (Actually, it was Mulan’s dad that said it.) But it’s often true, and it’s Aster the chihuahua mix is a beautiful example of it in real life. She came to 4 Luv of Dog rescue as an owner surrender with some serious health issues, ones her owner couldn’t…

Local Man Honored with F-M Ambulance Citizens Lifesaving Award

Joe Kraft Earned the Honor after helping to save his wife's life

FARGO, N.D. — The morning of February 7th, 2019 started just like any other for Joe and Renae Kraft. That is, until the unexpected occurred. “We got up in the morning. She was feeding the little dog and I was feeding the big dog and she just fell over backwards,” Joe Kraft said. Renae had a heart attack. It was…

The Chamber Works to Erase Mental Health Stigmas in the Workplace

The entire event centered on the goal for creating an inclusive work environment

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Employers in the community are learning to create a more inclusive work environment for people facing mental and behavioral health issues with The Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues event. “The idea is to give people that work in this every day, people that have gone through some of their own issues themselves, to help our audience understand…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Over a dozen people lined up to learn about how The Botanist's products could help their needs

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors Friday morning in Fargo. When Justyce Dahl found out a medical marijuana dispensary was opening in Fargo, he drove six hours from Williston to learn about how it could help his chronic pain. “I broke my back in a car accident. I have quite extensive nerve damage in my…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Set to Open Friday

Future dispensaries will be opened in Bismarck, Grand Forks and Williston

FARGO, N.D. — Nearly three years after medicinal marijuana was approved by voters, the Botanist in Fargo is set to open its doors tomorrow as the first state–licensed dispensary in North Dakota. In 2016, voters cast their vote to create a medical marijuana program in North Dakota. After three years of legislative adjustments and the state approving licenses, the state’s first…

Community, Performers Support Fargo Woman Fighting Incurable Disease

Shannon Neece is battling an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis

FARGO, N.D. — The community and some major performers came together to support one woman who’s fighting an incurable disease. Shannon Neece is battling an autoimmune disease called ankylosing spondylitis and her surgeries and medications are extremely expensive. Her benefit included performances from comedian Fred Bevill and rock band Eagles of Death Metal. Neece and her husband, radio personality Mike Waters,…

Number of Students Vaccinated in North Dakota Nears 95%

The efforts from the North Dakota Department of Health contribute to the rise

FARGO, N.D. — With measles outbreaks in Washington and New York, health officials are making sure more kids get vaccinated. In order to prevent an outbreak from happening in their state, the North Dakota Department of Health is making sure schools help parents understand the importance of getting immunizations. “Most parents thankfully don’t take that option of philosophically objecting to getting…

LIVE: Snow Danger At Home

It's snow joke.

As if it’s not tough enough to survive out in the elements in our extreme snow, ice and cold temperatures, now you need to worry about the conditions it’s creating inside your home, too. We’re talking about snow buildup on the Morning Show, and to do it, we invited Lars Knobloch of Nordic Home Inspections to sit down live in…

Three People Diagnosed With Legionnaire’s Disease Linked to Casselton Hotel

The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton.

CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota health officials say three people have contracted Legionnaire’s disease linked to a hotel water park in Casselton. The three people became sick between last July and January, and all three reported spending some time at the Days Inn of Casselton. The Health Department says anyone who spent time at the hotel this month and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Patsy

If you're smart -- like she is -- you'll grab this girl for your own family.

Some dog experts think these might be the smartest of all the dog breeds in the world. High-energy, intelligent and full of spirit, they’re border collies, and some individuals of this breed have been known to learn more than 1,000 words. But the one word little Patsy wants to learn most is “home.” She came to Adopt-A-Pet as a stray…