NATIONAL — The president of the National Farmers Union is voicing his objections to the latest health care proposal. Roger Johnson is a native of Turtle Lake, North Dakota. He was asked to speak at a Senate event on how the Republican health care bill would impact farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Two out of three farmers and ranchers have…
FARGO, ND — She’s been a paramedic for years and has taught thousands of classes for the community. Kristi Engelstad with F-M Ambulance is battling a rare form of ovarian cancer. Friends and family teamed up with Lend-A-Hand to raise money for her medical costs. Lend-A-Hand, an organization with the Dakota Medical Foundation, will match up to $5,000 of the proceeds….
BISMARCK, ND — A major blow to the latest proposed merger involving Sanford Health. The Federal Trade Commission is going to court to block the company’s buyout of Mid Dakota Clinic in Bismarck. The FTC and North Dakota Attorney General have filed a complaint in federal court to stop the deal. It says the merger would reduce competition and…
FARGO, N.D. — Some big name celebrities came to Fargo to celebrate a new hospital. Most of them have North Dakota ties. “I love this state so much,” said Josh Duhamel to a crowd near Sanford’s new medical center. “I’m so proud to be back here.” Josh Duhamel and Carson Wentz joined Fergie and Lionel Richie to celebrate Sanford’s new…
FARGO, ND — The first day of summer is the longest day of the year, however for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease most days feel this long. To raise awareness and funds for the disease, Touchmark Retirement Living Community spent sunrise to sunset hosting their Longest Day Alzheimer’s Awareness effort. “Forty years ago, everyone was talking about cancer and about how one…
FARGO, ND — Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Lionel Richie and Carson Wentz are all in town to celebrate a new medical center. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from the stage near the nearly $500 million Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. Categories: Business, Community, Entertainment, Health, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: CARSON WENTZ, FARGO, FERGIE, JOSH DUHAMEL,…
NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota recorded 61 drug-related overdose deaths in 2015. That was an increase from 43 deaths in 2014 and 20 in 2013. The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division is now encouraging communities to apply for funding to address the opioid crisis. The goal is to identify gaps and strengthen existing community prevention…
FARGO, ND — BreathND is done at the end of the month. The legislature voted to defund the state’s tobacco prevention agency in April. There will no longer be a statewide agency dedicated to tobacco prevention come July 1st. The funding will now be housed at the North Dakota Department of Health. Whether it was providing education or a plan…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Community gardens are popular in our region because they offer people a chance to socialize with others while learning how to garden fresh produce. One community garden in Fergus Falls is offering that and more. Five years ago, Jason Bergstrand had the idea of a community garden that would help improve access to healthy food throughout Otter…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Essentia Health dedicated an entire day to educating and empowering cancer survivors in the metro. A cancer journey conference was held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead for cancer survivors. They had learning sessions, friendly discussions and got inspiring messages from their peers. Breakout sessions took place including art journaling and genetics knowledge. Program directors say it’s…
