FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Folks from around the Fargo-Moorhead region poured into the Atonement Lutheran Church to enjoy a hearty meal – and give back to good causes. The Day of Bread soup buffet, hosted by the church, featured over 30 homemade soups, plus sandwiches and desserts. Those who purchased a $10 entry ticket ($5 for children under age 10)…
FARGO — For a kitty with such a sweet heart, it’s kind of ironic two-year-old Vixen was born two Christmases ago with a hole in hers — literally. Vixen’s mother was about to give birth when she was rescued from a hoarding situation and brought into foster care. Debra Bartelt of Far North Felines says it was a difficult situation,…
FARGO — She’s a Halloween treat sweeter than anything you’ll pick up trick-or-treating, and that’s because at 10 years old, Karlach is ready to make the most of her time as a senior pooch. The labrador/springer spaniel cross came in to the 4 Luv of Dog rescue after being discovered in a hoarding situation. She had a lot of fairly…
Dr. Dennis Lutz, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Dakota Medical School, shares updates about the school’s maternal mortality program. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) A state-funded group that researches maternal mortality wants the Legislature to increase its funding five-fold to $240,000 for the 2025-2027 budget cycle. North Dakota’s 26-member…
FARGO — Are you looking for a learning experience this weekend? Perhaps something to set the mood for spooky season? Or maybe you’ll just meet an unexpected new best friend. That’s what can happen if you check out the annual Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 26th. They feature vendors, animal experts, and…
FARGO — Zelda the German Shepherd mix is only six months old, but her life story is already the stuff of legends. She comes to Pet Connection all the way from Bottineau, North Dakota, where she was discovered. A tiny, 8-week-old puppy, she was found cowering in an open, rural area — entirely on her own, with no owner, mother…
Cases of whooping cough have more than tripled in North Dakota in 2024 compared to last year, the Department of Health and Human Services said. The contagious respiratory disease can be prevented through vaccination. (Photo credit: Adobe stock)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Cases of whooping cough have more than tripled in North Dakota compared to last year,…
FARGO — It’s a study that may point to a hidden cause of some of your sleepless nights — and not just because you’ve been watching too many horror movies this Halloween season. A national therapy group says North and South Dakotans are among the top five states in the country suffering nightmares. And when you’re waking up in a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass Clay Hunger Coalition hosting its 7th annual Hunger and Health Summit. More than 40 organizations collaborated on solutions for addressing the root causes of hunger and handling their health. This year’s theme was Nourish and Flourish: Addressing Hunger and Health Together. Several speakers and panelists spoke on self-care, new policies, healthcare and making sure college…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Reagan Newton, known to her family as a sassy, caring, and loving sister and daughter has been receiving treatment for glioblastoma. This type of cancer usually strikes adults between the ages of 45 and 70. But for Reagan, it came early and hasn’t left. “The clinical trials and all the drug trials and stuff are aimed…
