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Sock Hop Dance Gets Elders Up on their Feet to Celebrate 50 Days with Kindergartners

They are celebrating the 50th day of school in style, by dressing up in poodle skirts and 1950's gear

November 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Kindergarten students are rocking out at the sock hop dance with their favorite adopted grandparents at Touchmark. They are celebrating the 50th day of school in style, by dressing up in poodle skirts and 1950’s gear. The partnership between Eagles Elementary and the living home give both generations an opportunity to spend time together. Many of the…

Nearly $25,000 Raised for Essentia Health Cancer Center Patients

the money will be used for gas and grocery cards as well as lodging expenses and other comfort items

November 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Big 98.7, D-S Beverages and Corwin Automotive raise nearly $25,000 for Essentia’s Cancer Center. The funds will go towards providing gas and grocery cards, hotel expenses, blankets and other comfort items for patients. Big 98.7 invited community members to drop off bras at the radio station as part of breast cancer awareness month. For each one dropped…

Two Minutes Could Save Your Life: Lung Association Urges People to Get Screened

They say 25,000 lives can be saved if people at risk get screened

November 1, 2018

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Something that could end up saving your life only takes a couple of minutes and you can do it right at home. It’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and a two–minute quiz can see if you should be screened for lung cancer. The Lung Association says eight million Americans are at risk, and exposure to things like smoke and radon are…

Sanford Health Opens Second Children’s Safety Center

The center is located at their South University Drive complex

November 1, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Health reaffirms its dedication to keeping kids safe by opening its second Children’s Safety Center. Located in its University Drive complex, the new center has childproofing items for purchase as well as tips to create a safer home. The first safety center, located on Seventh Avenue North, focuses on safety checks for car seats. Opening a second…

Medical Marijuana Applications Available to Apply for in North Dakota: Here’s How

Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients

October 29, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — People living in North Dakota can now submit an application for a medical marijuana card. Applications are also open for caregivers or people who help patients. There is a $50 fee to process the application. North Dakota Department of Health officials say there are videos and information on their website that can help in the application process….

Fashion Show Inspiring People with Disabilities to Feel Good When they Look Good

HOPE inc. is more than just an outlet for adaptive sports...

October 29, 2018

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For the second year in a row, kids aren’t the only ones strutting their stuff at the Hope INC. Fashion Show. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us this organization and fun events like this have changed the lives of adults with disabilities. Walking the runway and being proud of your newest look isn’t just for models… “I think it helps them…

Erasing the Stigma: Imagine Thriving Raising Funds for Mental Health

The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy

October 28, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Past donors and new supporters are filling out the checkbooks at the sixth annual Imagine Thriving Fundraiser. The goal of Imagine Thriving is to erase the stigma of mental health issues among young people by providing education, prevention and advocacy. Those on the board say there are ways people can help that many don’t realize are needed….

Medical Professionals Gather for 2018 ND Mission: Lifeline Conference

The conference centered on providing medical professionals with information on stroke prevention and cardiac treatment

October 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Mission: Lifeline Conference centered on providing medical professionals in the Fargo community with information on stroke prevention and cardiac treatment and prevention. “We’re educating people on the front lines of cardiac and stroke care across the state of North Dakota in the very latest research and treatment guidelines,” ND American Heart Association Communications Director…

Two-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Sets Example for Future Patients

She says a positive attitude helped her through the fight

October 25, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — So many of us have our pink on for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but even though October is coming to a close, that doesn’t mean awareness should be fading from our minds. Sandra Dunn, a two-time breast cancer survivor, shares her story and what her advice is for others. She was diagnosed in 2008 for the first time….

One Moorhead Teen Doesn’t Let Epilepsy Stop Her From Living Her Dream

But Emma is taking off her usual protection and putting on a look fit for a fighter

October 25, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Things haven’t always come easy to 14–year–old Emma Pederson, but one thing always has…a smile, ear to ear. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen met Emma a few weeks ago and knew her story needed to be told. Now she shows us how her dream has finally become a reality. The roar of the engine and heavy gear has always…