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President Trump Declares Opioid Crisis a “National Public Health Emergency”

The president says that the problem may "get worse before it gets better" but is vowing that it will ultimately get better

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is vowing that the nation’s opioid crisis “will be defeated” as he wound up his speech on drug addiction. President Trump was surrounded by people touched by addiction when he signed an order to make the problem a national public health emergency. The president says that the problem may “get worse before it gets…

First West Nile Animal Case Confirmed in Minnesota

Minnesota has documented 23 human cases this year

October 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — The Board of Animal Health has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus in a Minnesota horse in more than a year. It was diagnosed in a 33-year-old American quarter horse in the northwestern town of Euclid in Polk County. The mare had poor coordination and weak hind legs when seen by a veterinarian October 9,…

Walgreens to Begin Selling Narcan

Company officials say they want to make it easier for families and caregivers to help loved ones in the event of an overdose

October 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — Narcan, the medication used to reduce the effects of an overdose, is now available to buy at Walgreens. The company has announced it will stock Narcan in all of its pharmacies nationwide. Company officials say they want to make it easier for families and caregivers to help loved ones in the event of an overdose. Walgreens will also…

Pet Connection: Meet Fetty

A dog who deserves a soft couch and a cuddle, after some hard knocks in life.

October 26, 2017

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Fetty might look tough, but he’s all squishy on the inside. Let’s face it, a life like his is bound to result in some tenderizing. First of all, the four-year-old pit bull already had enough to deal with after losing one eye to injury, as 4 Luv of Dog’s Karen Schneider explained live in-studio to the Morning Show’s Emily Welker….

Dr. King’s Niece Leads Pro-Life Rally at Moorhead’s Planned Parenthood

They invited Dr. Alveda King to talk about her own experiences of having two abortions and the message she's trying to send now

October 25, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concerned Women for America of North Dakota and Minnesota held a “100 No More” rally in front of Moorhead’s Planned Parenthood. They invited Dr. Alveda King to talk about her own experiences of having two abortions and the message she’s trying to send now. King is an author, activist, former state representative in Georgia and is the…

“I Want Everyone to See What’s Happening with Us Here” : The Dying Children of Venezuela

The Venezuelan Government Says the Media is Sensationalizing the Health Crisis. CNN's Paula Newton has more from Venezuela

October 25, 2017

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CARACAS, Venezuela — When a health crisis is happening outside of the United States, you may not be aware of what is going on. The Venezuelan government says the media is sensationalizing the crisis. But tell that to the grieving parents of their dying children. The searing reality of Venezuela’s upheaval reveals itself right here in a tender moment between…

Clothesline Project Raises Awareness of Sexual Assault to High School Students, UND Campus

This was the 22nd year for the Clothesline Project at UND

October 25, 2017

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Clothesline Project is on display in UND’s Memorial Union. T–shirts are hung on clotheslines throughout the union’s ballroom depicting messages of abuse survivor experiences. Students from Grand Forks Red River and Central High Schools visited the display. School officials hope that students become more aware of sexual assault and help those who are victims of…

Halloween: What is Culturally Appropriate vs. Inappropriate?

Every year people dress up for Halloween but do they always know the cultural significance behind each costume?

October 24, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — In today’s world, people have gotten creative with their costumes on Halloween but many say there is still a fine line between being appropriate and what should be considered inappropriate. A student panel at MSUM is discussing these issues. Every year, people dress up for Halloween but do they always know the cultural significance behind each costume?…

The City of Fargo Changes Health Insurance Plan for City Employees

The estimated cost of premiums will drop from around $10 million annually to about $6.6 million.

October 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo is making a change to their health insurance plan for city employees that will save them $3.4 million. Commissioners have voted to switch from Sanford Health Insurance to Blue Cross–Blue Shield of North Dakota. The estimated cost of premiums will drop from around $10 million annually to about $6.6 million. City employees with family coverage are…

Money Talks: Medicare

Open enrollment is upon us. Here's what you need to know.

October 24, 2017

Emily Welker,

It’s open enrollment season again for the Medicare-eligible, and with the clock ticking away until the deadline hits early in December, it’s time for you to get to the bottom of the latest glut of information on what’s going on right now in the program. Chances are you’re starting to see information coming your way via ads and mailings from…