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Department of Public Instruction Travels State Wide to Hear about School Safety Concerns

Behavioral health has been noted from the youngest students to the oldest in North Dakota.

August 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Superintendent of Public Instruction and other state officials are traveling from city to city to hear the public’s school safety concerns. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about the forum held at Fargo South where parents, teachers, legislators and event students voiced their opinions. The state wants to know what your biggest concerns are about school…

1st Hantavirus Death In North Dakota Since 2016

Officials didn't identify the victim of the disease that's spread by rodents.

August 27, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s Health Department says a woman in the northeastern part of the state has died from hantavirus disease. Officials didn’t identify the victim of the disease that’s spread by rodents. People can become infected when they come in contact with rodent urine or droppings. It’s not common _ the last reported case in North Dakota…

Sanford Medical Center Gets Verification as Level One Trauma Hospital

They recieved it from the American College of Surgeons

August 16, 2018

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FARGO N.D. — It’s the first of its kind for Sanford and North Dakota. Ten years ago, Sanford talked about bringing a Level One Trauma Center to Fargo and now they can finally say they’ve achieved their goal. Time is of the essence when trying to save a trauma patient’s life. “That has a long term impact on either their survival…

North Dakotans go to Washington to ask Sen. Heitkamp and Sen. Hoeven to Protect Obamacare

August 16, 2018

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WASHINGTON – North Dakota families travel to Washington, D.C. to urge Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp to protect the Affordable Care Act. Melissa Schroeder maxes out on her health insurance every year. Her son Tyler has a form of congenital heart disease and caring for his needs costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. “This is all just maintaining his health…

Animal Lovers Walk with Their Favorite Furry Friends to Save the Lives of Homeless Pets

Dozens join in on the annual Adopt–A–Pet fundraiser, The Furry Friends Pet Walk to show off how much they have gained from going through the adoption process

August 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — People are walking with their favorite furry friends to save the lives of homeless pets. Dozens join in on the annual Adopt–A–Pet fundraiser, The Furry Friends Pet Walk to show off how much they have gained from going through the adoption process. Courts Plus brings in different vendors from the community so people can learn more about…

Ordinance in Otter Tail County Could Raise Tobacco Age from 18 to 21

People voiced their opinions about the ordinance at a public input meeting

August 14, 2018

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. –For many people in Otter Tail County, tobacco has played a negative role in their lives. “I’ve had lung problems since my father and my sister were smokers, and my mother died of cancer,” said Keith Lillis, the President of the Fergus Falls Riverside Lions Club. The risk of lung problems, as well as the growing number…

LIVE: New Back-to-School Vaccine Requirement

Protect your student from a disease that could kill or maim them.

August 14, 2018

Emily Welker,

It’s a devastating disease that can run rampant among kids, particularly those in high school, returning to play sports again this year, or perhaps to start new relationships for the first time in their young lives. It’s bacterial meningitis, and if your child contracts it, they can stand a 10 to 15 percent chance of dying from it. Among those…

“Pleading for My Life Saying ‘Listen I’m Sorry I’ve Got Kids I’ve Got a Family'” Man Explains Assault in Dilworth

Neal Johnson says he was at the wrong place at the wrong time just around midnight on Friday

August 13, 2018

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DILWORTH, Minn. — After a Dilworth man says he was beaten to unconsciousness, police are trying to find two suspects. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how the man climbed his way out of a ditch and made it home in our “lead story”. Neal Johnson says he was at the wrong place at the wrong time just around midnight on…

Fargo VA Gets News Set of Wheels to Transport Patients

The car is a 2019 Ford Flex

August 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo VA has a new set of wheels to transport veterans to their appointments. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) of North Dakota handed over the keys to a 2019 Ford Flex to the VA. It’s just one of 13 vehicles across North Dakota and Minnesota which help provide transportation to veterans who have no other way to a…

Go Far Woman Run Benefits Essentia Health NICU

From babies to marathoners, the run features women of all ages

August 10, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–Women are lacing up their shoes for the sixth annual Go Far Woman Run! From babies to marathoners, the run features women of all ages. The run benefits the babies in the NICU at Essentia Health. The event is in honor of the late Dr. Renee Schwandt, who was an O-B-G-Y-N at Essentia Health. She died right before the…