Health

Sanford Health Offers Flu Blitz, No Appointment Necessary

Sanford is offering flu vaccinations every Tuesday throughout October

FARGO– Cold and flu season is here and health experts highly recommend getting a flu shot. There are currently 10 reported flu cases in the state of North Dakota this year, two being from Cass County. Health experts suggest washing your hands often, using disinfectants, and getting your flu vaccination. “I recommend anyone 6 months to 18 years to get…

Sandy’s Donuts Sells Pink Donuts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Sandy's is donating three dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Center for every dozen Pretty in Pink donuts sold

WEST FARGO– They’re pink, sparkly, and the cause they stand for will have you feeling completely guilt-free. Throughout the month of October, Sandy’s Donuts is selling Pretty in Pink donuts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “I had five employees that were all breast cancer survivors and they came to me about 4 years ago and said hey, let’s…

Family Wellness Hosts 7th Annual Run to Raise Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Family Wellness is donating five dollars to the Edith Sanford Breast Center for every mile walked or ran on its pink treadmill

FARGO– A local gym is demonstrating its support for breast cancer awareness by giving one of its treadmills a pink makeover. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Family Wellness wants to reduce those numbers by hosting its 7th Annual Run to Raise fundraiser for members and guests. “We all…

West Fargo Police Department Supports Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Patch Project

The department is selling patches and auctioning off the worn patches at the end of the month

WEST FARGO, ND– West Fargo Police Department patrol officers are wearing pink patches for its Pink Patch Project, a month-long fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. The department is selling patches and auctioning off the worn patches at the end of the month. The money raised will go toward the Edith Sanford Breast Center. “Whether it’s family, friends, coworkers, we don’t really…

Community Unites for Day of Kidney Disease Awareness

Thirty million Americans have the disease but only 10 percent know they have it

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s Community Kidney Walk brings kidney disease patients, donors and their family and friends together for a day dedicated to awareness. Thirty million Americans have kidney disease but only 10 percent of them know they have it. “Kidney disease can be silent. You might not even know that you have it and there are a lot of people…

18-Year-Old Found Dead Outside of 12-Story Building on Bemidji State Campus

An investigation is underway after police say a young man was found dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University

BEMIDJI, Minn. — An investigation is underway after police say a young man was found dead after an apparent fall from a residence hall at Bemidji State University. Officers were called around 12:30 this morning to a report of a person lying on the ground bleeding. When they arrived, they found an 18-year-old man outside of the 12-story building on…

Blasey Ford’s Testimony Raises Questions About Sexual Abuse: Fargo Professionals Give Insight

Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted...some of who take years to tell their story

FARGO, N.D. — All eyes and ears across the country were on the Kavanaugh hearing. Many people on social media say the stories told on Capitol Hill have triggered their own past experiences. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen learned more from professionals about victims coming forward. Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted…some of who take years to tell their story….

Community Fighting North Dakota’s Leading Cause of Death at Annual Walk: Heart Disease

They are teaching people that it is 80% preventable by living a healthier lifestyle

FARGO, N.D. — The American Heart Association is celebrating its 20th Annual Heart Walk nationwide. Hundreds planned to come out and walk tonight in Island Park in Fargo to raise funds and awareness to fight heart disease. They are teaching people that it is 80% preventable by living a healthier lifestyle. By eating better and getting more physical activity into…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eve

She's had a rough week.

Eve’s got a beautiful, silky, pitty-type face people love to stroke, but you might want to hold off on that for awhile — she’s still a little sore. Because from first glance, you’d never believe this beautiful girl who joined the Morning Show’s Emily Welker live in-studio was the same dog who came in to the 4 Luv of Dog…

Red River Zoo Provides Geriatric Animals with Quality Care

Zoo staff monitor blood, body fluids, and watch for any changes in the animals

FARGO– Red River Zoo staff do their best to provide their geriatric animals with proper care. Shelley, a 36–year–old box turtle, is the Red River Zoo’s oldest resident. “Domestic animals are living longer,” Red River Zoo attending veterinarian Tom Colville said. “Dogs, cats, they’re living longer than they used to. So, geriatric medicine has become just a feature of everyday…