Health

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Raises Money, Spirits for Landon’s Light

The organization provides aid to critically ill children and their families.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Landon Solberg was just 12 years old when inoperable brain cancer took his life. But his memory lives on – every year at the middle school he would have called home – in the form of a massive 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Liberty Middle plays host to the extravaganza, which features a ton of friendly competition…

Abercrombie Dairy Approved by State of North Dakota

The contentious project now has the backing of a state agency.

ABERCROMBIE, N.D. – An extremely controversial proposal for a dairy farm has gotten approval from the state of North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality announced today that they are issuing a state animal feeding Operation permit to Riverview ND LLP, for Abercrombie Dairy, which will be a large Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation in Richland County. Many Abercrombie…

Northside Nutrition & Wellness Sets Up Shop

Owner Andrea Engebretson wants to help others after undertaking a successful weight-loss journey.

FARGO, N.D. – The new year is rife with resolutions regarding weight management. Here to help those seeking assistance in such an endeavor is Andrea Engebretson, who opened Northside Nutrition & Wellness to the public on the evening of January 2. It’s located at 2810 North Broadway in Fargo in the space formerly occupied by a CBD & Wellness establishment….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Bilbo

BELCOURT, N.D. — Baby Bilbo’s arrival in the world is a perfect testament to just how dangerous the lives of animals near the Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue can be this time of year, as well as how critical their mission is. His pregnant mother had crawled under a trailer home seeking shelter from the cold, and the homeowners weren’t physically…

Don’t Let Them Turn into Pupsicles

Minnesota entrepreneur develops cold-weather dog product line

HALLOCK, Minn. — The cold snap we’re heading into isn’t just rough on humans. It’s also “ruff” on our canine family members. So one woman from Hallock has developed a product that can help. “Wet Dog” Chief Business Development Officer Heather Johnson started her company to meet the needs of Minnesota dogs like hers. She’s got a “paw wax” that…

Clay County Detox Facility Opens in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County’s brand new detox center is now open and the its first patients have begun recieving treatment. Local media was invited to tour the Clay County Withdrawl Management Detox Facility in October. Since then, they finished installing locking mechanisms for their doors and received approval from the Minnesota Department of Health on the building’s maximum…

Elks Lodge Hosts Annual Hoop Shoot

Kids compete to see who can make the most of 25 free throw attempts.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Young hoopers in Fargo got an opportunity Saturday to maybe make some noise on the national stage. The Elks Lodge in Fargo – number 260 – held its annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest at Fargo Parks Sports Center. Registration was free and then the kids were divided into three separate age brackets. Each participant had 25…

LIVE: Yoga with Swords

WEST FARGO — It’s one of the only kind in the metro, and it’s giving you a chance to build a mind-body connection for the New Year, along with an excuse to play with dangerous weapons. Agassiz Dojo in West Fargo is the metro’s location to learn traditional Japanese sword martial arts, including Japanese fencing and Sword Versus Stick. There…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eleanor

FARGO — If you’re looking for a cat with a sweet and inquisitive disposition, you can’t go wrong with Eleanor. She arrived at the Morning Show eager to explore, asking to be let out of her carrier and ready for cuddles and some time on the anchor desk. Eleanor came to Homeward Animal Shelter from the local pound, so they…

Sen. Tina Smith Co-Authors Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities

The current laws on the books do not allow for tribal law enforcement to prosecute non-natives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) —  Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation aimed at combatting the drug trade within indigenous communities. The junior Senator from Minnesota has partnered with Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana to create the PROTECT Act. The goal is to give tribal nations more power in pursuing drug cases. Right now, tribal law enforcement is…