Health

Source of Deadly E. coli Strain That Killed Minnesota Toddler Still a Mystery

Three-year-old Kallan Maresh died after the infection attacked her kidneys and neurological system

  WRIGHT COUNTY, Minn. — Health officials say they can’t find the source of the E. coli strain that killed a Minnesota toddler. Three-year-old Kallan Maresh died after the infection attacked her kidneys and neurological system. Her five-year-old brother also became sick from the bacteria but survived. State Health Department officials say while their investigation is complete, they were not…

Hours Long Standoff with Grand Forks Police Ends in Death

A robot was sent in and found the man dead

  GRAND FORKS, ND — Authorities are still investigating after a nearly four hour standoff between Grand Forks Police and an armed man led to suicide. Officers responded to the 2400 block of 36th Avenue South for a welfare check. When they went to the apartment, they found a man with a rifle and called in the SWAT team. After…

Two Confirmed Cases of Illness After Contact with Pigs at ND State Fair

The second person infected was a non-North Dakota resident

  MINOT, ND — Two people have confirmed cases of variant influenza after having contact with pigs at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. The child was hospitalized but has since been released and is recovering. It is the first such case of H3N2v in a child in North Dakota. It is similar to swine flu, also known as…

RE/MAX, Designer Homes Hosts Annual Children’s Miracle Golf Outing

The event is a fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network and raised $30,000 in 2016

FARGO, ND — Nearly 150 people turned out for the 2nd Annual Children’s Miracle Golf Outing, hosted by RE/MAX and Designer Homes. The event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network and raised $30,000 in 2016. Organizers are hoping to beat that amount this year. The event is hosted by RE/MAX and Designer Homes and is sponsored by many…

“Hardline Sexual Ideology”: West Fargo Public Library Refuses to Remove LGBT Book Display

She says the material is not intended to judge or promote, but to inform the public on these social issues

WEST FARGO, ND — Two state legislators are speaking out against a library for putting LGBT books on public display. Representatives Ben Koppelman and Chris Olson of West Fargo were contacted by people unhappy with the West Fargo Public Library’s LGBT book display. Olson called it “radical, hardline sexual ideology.” He said he has no problem with the book itself,…

Sanford Celebrates Opening of Broadway Urgent Care Clinic

This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another convenient option for care

FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new urgent care clinic with walk in access on Broadway in Fargo is officially open to the public. Officials at Sanford felt it was an important addition now that the emergency department has moved to the new medical center along Interstate 94. This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another…

Families Walk to Remember Lost Children

Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at the Walk to Remember

FARGO, N.D. — Parents, families and friends took the opportunity to remember their lost loved ones. “The worst thing we can do is think our child has been forgotten,” said John Milligan, the chapter leader for Compassionate Friends. Compassionate Friends brought families together to ensure their lost children are not forgotten at their 11th annual Walk to Remember. “It’s like…

Researchers Hoping to Put an End to Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer symposium was held at NDSU to spread awareness

  FARGO, ND., — It’s one of the deadliest cancers and researchers are hoping to find a cure. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 54,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Part of this is because it’s known to be the ‘silent cancer’. “It sits in your pancreas which is a digestive organ and it’s silent….

Solidcore: New Workout Boutique to Open in F-M Area

Solidcore Will Offer Workout Classes Focused on Building Long Lean Muscles

FARGO, ND — Solidcore offers the community a workout like no other. “It’s a workout to really get into your slow twitch muscle fibers with slow controlled movements with different resistance weight based for each movement,” said Meredith Russell, the Studio Manager at Solidcore. The full body workout uses a machine they call “Sweatlana”, which offers resistance to each movement….

Wahpeton Mayor Battling Cancer

City Council President, Steve Dale has been acting mayor since June

WAHPETON, ND — The mayoral duties of Wahpeton are being handed over to the city council president while the mayor battles a health crisis. Mayor Meryl Hansey disclosed to the City Council in an email he was being treated for cancer and needed to step away from public duties while he works on his recovery. City Council President, Steve Dale…