FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health professionals came together to discuss preparations and recommendations on respiratory illnesses that impact people the most through the fall and winter period. “For North Dakota to become the healthiest state in the nation, it’s very important for all North Dakotan’s to be engaged. And making decisions that safeguard their health and improve their wellbeing….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Dennis Godby, a naturopathic doctor, arrived at Fargo City Hall this afternoon finishing his third leg of a 3,200 mile walk. This long walk is for a cause he started, Walk USA for Health Equity. The walk is broken up into several different lengths and will finish between 2025 to 2026. Each day of his…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — This week’s Pet Connection pet appears on the Morning Show via video from the Humane Society of Lakes, on Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes, with the help of shelter worker Jaycee Voigt. Lewy is a black lab crossed with shepherd who’s about two years old, and as you’ll see in the video, he’s very playful and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A clinical researcher from Sanford Health and the Parkinson’s Foundation have teamed up to host the Moving Day Community Walk this Saturday. It’s a national event every year to support people with Parkinson’s. The foundation raises money from donations to support research to find a cure and help families. This year the event made its way to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health officials warn there’s been a spike in pertussis cases, also known as Whooping Cough. Fargo Cass Public Health says at least 15 cases have been reported since the start of the school year. Since January, there have been 41 reported cases in Cass County. Dr. Tracie Newman says now is more important than ever…
FARGO — It’s time to feed your needs. And when you do it, you can also help to feed the needs of families who are struggling to feed themselves. ‘S United Way of Cass-Clay is celebrating 17 years of “Gobble it Up.” Seven dollars gets you a turkey sandwich, chips, a drink and a frozen treat. Even more appetizing —…
POLK CO., Minn. — We’ve had some cuddly cuties on Pet Connection before, but Courtney might be the most affectionate of the cats so far. And that’s saying something, because she follows last week’s beautiful Benedict, who got adopted in just 24 hours. Courtney is continuing the roll we’ve been on lately on the Morning Show; she’s the third black…
FARGO — What could be better than watching cats videos on the internet? Watching them on the big screen — with an adoptable cat in your lap. It’s the return this month of Cat Video Fest for the third year in a row to the Fargo Theatre. The Cat Video Fest is a curated reel of the best of cat…
09/11/24 AirNow.govFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the past week we have been seeing a lot of smoke around the region once again. It has been coming from wildfires in South Dakota and Montana, blowing east due to the flow of air in the upper atmosphere. The smoke has covered the skies and led to poor air quality that can lead…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Essentia Health will no longer accept Medicare Advantage insurance plans administered by United Healthcare and Humana. Essentia has started to inform patients that, due to excessive prior authorization requirements and denial of care, it will no longer serve as an in-network provider effective January 1. They say UHC and Humana delay and deny approval of care…
