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West Fargo Public Schools Working with Local Non-Profits on Increasing Mental Health Awareness

The wellness center will help students battling mental illnesses in West Fargo school

June 19, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — The West Fargo Public School District said mental health is a growing issue among its students. According to the North Dakota Youth Behavior survey, one in four kids in North Dakota are struggling with a mental health issue and nearly one in 10 have attempted suicide. With the help of the West Fargo Public School District, local nonprofits…

Full Water Meditation: Yoga on the Water in Detroit Lakes

Lakes Pace, LLC Offers Yoga on the Water Classes

June 19, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — If you love to be out on the lake but are looking for a relaxing workout, yoga on the water could be just the thing for you to try this summer. Lakes Pace offers yoga classes on paddle boards in Detroit Lakes. The paddle boards are 10-12 feet long and have a yoga mat design on the…

Sleep Paralysis: What the Weird Sensation Means

You wake up but you can't move

June 19, 2017

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FARGO, ND– Have you ever woken up and felt like you were paralyzed? You’re not alone. Your eyes open as you get ready to tackle the day ahead. “It can last for a few seconds to a few minutes,” said Dr. Praveen Jinnur, who works with patients at the Essentia Health Sleep Medicine Department. When you try to roll…

Swimmer’s Itch is Back at the Lakes: Watch Out!

Crisp, cool water may sound inviting, but it also may contain swimmer's itch

June 16, 2017

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — School is out for the summer and people are headed down to the lakes. Crisp, cool water may sound inviting, but it also may contain swimmer’s itch. “Well with lake itch not so much myself but I worry about it with them,” said Emily Tomalla, who is visiting the beach with her children. “I guess we…

ShareHouse Rehab Center Opens New Unit Unique to the Metro

ShareHouse adds on a recovery living center in their facility

June 16, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Life after rehab can lead to uncertainty for recovering addicts. A new recovery living center may have the answers patients need. In 2015, 61 people died from drug related causes according to CDC reports. Although there are numerous rehab centers in the metro, addicts can be at risk of relapse after being released. “Lots of times they…

New Life Center Holds Meal at the Mission

This shelter caters to men struggling with different life issues and their mission is to help people who are homeless and hurting

June 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND — People struggle every day from homelessness and painful living conditions. In Fargo, one shelter is not only getting people off the streets but helping them build a new lifestyle. Whether you’re starting from a blank slate or trying to fix the past, the New Life Center offers services to help. This shelter caters to men struggling with…

Edgewood Village and Vista Show Us the Funny Way to Stay Healthy

The senior living center teamed up with Health Springs to bring some healing fun

June 15, 2017

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FARGO, ND– They say laughter is the best medicine. Edgewood Village and Vista opened its doors for Laughter Yoga. The senior living center teamed up with Health Springs to bring some healing fun. The group used different breathing and stretching methods while fake laughing. Laughter is known to increase endorphins, lower blood pressure and create better blood flow. “The motto…

West Fargo’s Yoga With Cats: Finding a Forever Home

Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness.

June 14, 2017

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WEST FARGO, ND — People in the metro are finding their zen with a little help from some cats. Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness. Adoptable cats joined yogis on the floor. The shelter hopes the event can help cats find a forever home. This is the second time the two…

“You Can Never be Too Prepared”: What to Do if Approached While Walking Alone

There are a few ways to keep safe and protect yourself if you happen to run into danger

June 14, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Police issued an advisory this morning to use extra caution when walking alone. This past Thursday, a 15-year-old girl told police she noticed a man following her inside a local grocery store and he followed her to her car. “When I heard about it earlier this morning and saw the little blurb in the paper, my radar…

Not All Heroes Wear Capes: F-M Ambulance, F-M RedHawks Honor Local Heroes who Saved Lives

It's not just people in uniform rescuing those in trouble

June 13, 2017

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FARGO, ND — First responders fight to save lives every day. It’s not just people in uniform rescuing those in trouble. It’s Super Hero Night at Newman Outdoor Field and while many people are dressed up in costume, not all heroes wear capes. Seven local heroes are receiving F-M Ambulance’s Citizen’s Life Saver Award. Five of those being recognized are…