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Documentary on Opioid Addiction Seeks Community’s Help for Solution

the 30-minute show is a collaboration between prairie public television and blue cross blue shield of North dakota

October 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Prairie Public and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota say they want to teach the community how they can help solve the opioid epidemic. They’ve created a documentary which premiered at the Fargo Theater. The worst part of Joe Moran’s opioid addiction was the withdrawal. “I just wanted to rip my skin off because the anxiety was…

F-M Ambulance Holds EMT Classes to Prevent EMS Organizations from Closing

North Dakota has had 3 EMS organizations close down due to a lack of volunteers

October 10, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — EMS organizations statewide are suffering due to the lack of volunteers. F-M Ambulance is now holding a semester long training program to try and change that. The state of North Dakota has already counted that three EMS organizations in the state have had to close down due to low numbers of volunteers. “If they don’t have enough…

Wife Takes Part in Revealing Minnesota Husband’s Fake Cancer Scheme

Thirty-seven-year-old Jeremiah Smith is charged in Rice County with theft by swindle

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARIBAULT, Minn. — A Faribault, Minnesota man is accused of lying about having terminal cancer, collecting thousands of dollars in donations and spending the money on video games and marijuana. Thirty-seven-year-old Jeremiah Smith is charged in Rice County with theft by swindle. Investigators say fundraisers and a GoFundMe account for Smith generated $23,000 to help cover his medical expenses. Court…

Fargo VA Hospital Offering Free Flu Shots for Veterans

they've also created a partnership with walgreens for anyone who can't make it to the Fargo VA

October 10, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Now that the cooler weather has begun, it can only mean one thing: flu season is here. The Fargo VA is offering free flu shots to help protect veterans. They’ve also partnered with Walgreens so veterans can get immunized all season long. All people have to do is show up to the VA or Walgreens with their VA…

Cass and Clay County Volunteers Come Together for Day of Caring

United Way of Cass Clay is Hosting Their 26th Annual Day of Caring

October 10, 2017

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REGIONAL — United Way of Cass Clay is hosting their 26th Annual Day of Caring on Thursday, October 12. Nearly 2,000 volunteers will be helping 470 seniors throughout both counties. Volunteers will be helping seniors with household chores such as raking leaves, fixing gutters, or cleaning behind their refrigerator. “It’s more than leaves, it’s more than raking,” said Kristina Hein,…

Minot Man Shot During Las Vegas Massacre Recovering from Surgery

He's breathing with the help of a ventilator, but doctors hope to remove it soon

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

LAS VEGAS — A Minot man shot in the stomach during the Las Vegas massacre has undergone a fourth surgery. Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Gudmunson’s father and the real estate company that employs him say he underwent an operation Sunday at a Las Vegas hospital to close the wound in his abdomen. Gudmunson was shot on October 1 in the attack…

World Mental Health Day: Royal Family Helping Bring Awareness to the Struggles of Mental Health

the princes say, their jobs aren't over yet

October 10, 2017

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LONDON — Two members of the royal family honored World Mental Health Day at St. James’ palace by talking about their charity organization, Head’s Together. William, the Duke of Cambridge and his brother, Prince Harry, hosted a reception and also honored those who have helped make their charity grow by helping change the conversation about mental health. The Heads…

Avoiding Lice, Scabies While Out Hunting for Your Halloween Costume

But, as always, the sound advice is "buyer, beware."

October 10, 2017

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NATIONAL — It may be only the second week of October, but you’ve probably already made plans about you or your child’s costumes for Halloween. But, as always, the sound advice is “buyer, beware.” Doctors say Halloween is when they see an increase in lice and scabies infestations from people who try on costumes and pass it from one…

Health Officials See Spike in Synthetic Marijuana Overdoses in Minnesota

Officials say none of the cases has been fatal

October 10, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials say there’s been a spike in the number of overdoses from synthetic marijuana in Minneapolis. Last week alone, hospitals handled at least 60 cases related to the synthetic drug. It causes hallucinations and violent behavior in some users and leaves others comatose. Officials say none of the cases has been fatal. Authorities say regulation…

Former President Hosts 7th Annual Wounded Warrior Ride

Three buses with 52 soldiers arrived at the former president's Prairie Chapel Ranch for a nearly 63 mile bike ride

October 9, 2017

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CRAWFORD, TX — Former President George W. Bush laced up his shoes and hit the bike trail for his seventh annual Wounded Warrior Ride. “I’m thrilled y’all are here and just know that we love you,” Bush said as he greeted the crowd. Number 43 started the ride as part of the Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, which promotes veterans…