He couldn’t be a less grumpy old man if he tried, aside from his age. Barrett, a 12-year-old chihuahua-pomeranian cross, visited the KVRR Morning Show studios with Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter to talk with Emily Welker, but he left his best buddy to sleep in. That’s 10-year-old Raylen, a beagle who goes everywhere Barrett goes. The bonded pair…
In spite of the spectacularly crummy weather, there’s one sure-fire way to inspire yourself to get out and get some fresh air and exercise this spring. The American Heart Association is encouraging all of us to move more, because April is move more month. The AHA says new evidence suggests there may be few better ways to get yourself moving…
FARGO, N.D. — The next time you go to Sanford Health’s main campus, you’ll probably notice its newest addition to the building. The hospital unveiled a wing completely devoted to veterans. Put some veterans who have never met each other in a room together and you’ll get the same result every time. “That all takes a couple of minutes, a cup…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health will have a variety of events during the week as part of National Public Health Week. Each day will focus on topics from behavioral health to disease to environmental health. There will also be workshops on how to support breastfeeding and working moms in the community and a fall prevention class for people…
FARGO, N.D. — Tomorrow you can find out if you’re at risk for developing type two diabetes in just 60 seconds. American Diabetes Association is offering a free, 60 second test on its website as part of its annual Alert Day. The test will ask questions such as what gender you are, what your health history is and whether you maintain…
FARGO, N.D. — Health educators celebrate “Kick Butts Day” by encouraging people to quit smoking. The first Kick Butts Day was celebrated in 1996. In North Dakota, nearly 20 percent of adults smoke, and one thousand deaths in the state are related to smoking each year. With resources at Fargo Cass Public Health as well as the state’s ND Quits program,…
It’s a documentary film that tackles one of the toughest topics facing our times, and in spite of its difficult subject matter, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is already sold out for this week’s showing at Marcus Theaters. The documentary features the incredible life story of Kevin Hines, who survived an attempt at suicide by jumping off the world-famous Golden Gate…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota’s Health Department has begun accepting applications from potential manufacturers of medical marijuana. The application period ends April 19. It’s the latest step by state officials who’ve been developing the medical marijuana system since legislators crafted a law a year ago. That followed state voters’ approval of the drug in November 2016. The state will…
FARGO, N.D. — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Many people aren’t aware about an alternative screening test you can do in the comfort of your own home. “Any Lab Test Now” offers the screening in Fargo that you can pick up without going to the doctor first. Colon cancer can be detected early but many are reluctant to get…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Over the last five years, Churches United has been building an apartment complex for people who are classified as having experienced long term homelessness and have a disability. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen got a sneak peak of the apartments that will have their first residents moving into them next week. “Circumstances in their lives lead them to be…
