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Cancer Benefit for Shannyn Maack

The community is rallying around the hairstylist as she prepares for surgery and radiation.

December 1, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

One of the signs inside Speck’s on December 1st.FARGO, N.D. – Shannyn Maack was responsible. She was performing a self-examination when she found a concerning lump, so she went straight to her primary care physician who performed a scan and did discover Stage 1 Breast Cancer. Although she is facing a bilateral mastectomy and radiation, her chances to make it…

11 Dogs Set for Fresh Start After Otter Tail County Rescue

The animals were removed from the backyard of a property that had been known to house dogs in unsanitary conditions.

November 29, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FERGUS FALLS, MN – The 7 cocker spaniels, senior Pomeranian, and 3 poodles that were scooped up by the Humane Society of Otter Tail County on November 11th hardly even resembled dogs at the time. “You know, you do look at them and go, ‘Wow, there’s a dog under all that matting,’” said Jaclyn Keenan, the shelter manager. The dogs…

Salvation Army Gives Free Meals Day Before Thanksgiving

The organization says they dished out between 200 and 225 meals to those in need.

November 27, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around a time of such abundance – the Salvation Army is acutely aware of those who have too little. That’s why they always make the day before Thanksgiving a point of emphasis when it comes to feeding the less fortunate. “That’s really our goal,” said Major Abe Tamayo. “To meet the whole of the person, give…

Fosston City Council Votes To End 2009 Agreement With Essentia Health

November 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Fosston City Council has unanimously voted to terminate the 2009 agreement between the city, First Care Medical Services and Essentia Health. In September, an arbitration panel ruled in favor of Essentia in a dispute over its closure of labor and delivery services in 2022. Essentia has run the hospital for the past 15 years. In a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Karma

November 21, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — This week’s Pet Connection pet has a particularly appropriate name, because Karma bounced into the Morning Show studio this Thursday with the same energy as a Taylor Swift fan at an Eras concert. Karma is a ten year old lab mix who came in via Homeward Animal Shelter, and as Homeward’s Heather Klefstad says, in spite of having…

LIVE: Mastering Medicare

November 18, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO (KVRR) – Open enrollment is getting underway for folks looking to update their Medicare plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is offering some insider tips. Experts say there are three top questions you need to ask yourself when you’re shopping for a plan. First, what are you dealing with in terms of your health conditions and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Azule

November 14, 2024

Emily Welker,

POLK CO., Minn. — She’s only got three legs, but she has more than enough cuddles, cutes and charm to make up for it. Azule came in to the Smiley’s rescue in Polk County positive for feline leukemia. It’s a contagious disease to cats but no other species, so Smiley’s has a dedicated space for leukemia cats where they can…

LIVE: Emotional Support Animals

November 13, 2024

Emily Welker,

MOORHEAD — They can make our lives a lot more fun. But for some people, they’re a matter of survival. And there are a lot of myths about emotional support animals, so city leaders and accessibility advocates are trying to help. The city’s Leann Wallin and accessibility specialist Jennifer Erickson put together a “Lunch and Learn” event for landlords, renters,…

Mobile mammogram team will travel to rural communities

November 11, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is bringing the opportunity to get mammograms to rural communities Starting today, their mobile mammography team will begin making regular visits to Ada, Aurora, Deer River, Deerwood, Hibbing, Pine River and Staples in Minnesota, as well as Valley City in North Dakota. Contact your Essentia Health clinic to find out when the team will…

LIVE: Don’t Be SAD

November 8, 2024

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s dark early. It’s getting colder. And some of the time, the sky is dreary and gray. But don’t be sad… or rather, don’t get SAD. If you notice signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder, there are things you can do to help. Doctors say the start of Daylight Saving time coincides with the rise of SAD, which is…