Health

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…

Essentia Health Responds To Fosston Terminating Agreement Saying It Isn’t Going Anywhere

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) —  The back and forth battle over healthcare in Fosston, Minnesota continues with Essentia Health telling the city it is staying. The city council voted last month to terminate the 2009 agreement between the city, First Care Medical Services and Essentia Health. In its response, Essentia Health asserts that Fosston can only terminate its own participation in…

Sanford Health Unveils Top Baby Names of 2024

The name Oliver continued its dominance in the boys category, winning for the 4th year in a row.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Local News) – As the year 2024 comes to a close, many enjoy looking back at some of the stats accumulated over the past 12 months. Sanford Health is even getting in on the action. The health system has released its top baby names of 2024. For the boys – Oliver continues its dominance. That’s its 4th…