FARGO, ND — One man is raising money for children at Shriners Hospital in a unique way and he’s not letting his own health issues get in his way. Just to make sure people know he’s serious, he’s doing it by walking 47 miles. Tom Meadows is 59–years–old with a laundry list of medical issues. “I’ve got 10 cardiac stents,…
ALCESTER, SD — Two people are dead and six others hurt after a car slammed into a group of people outside a South Dakota nursing home. Officials say the 81-year-old female driver stepped on the gas instead of the brakes, hitting the people and the Alcester Care and Rehab Center. South Dakota Highway Patrol officials say the fatal crash was…
NATIONAL — If you’ve ever wanted an adult-sized onesie with a Big Mac on it, your dreams have come true. McDonald’s has unveiled its new McDelivery Collection, which they describe as a selection of fashion-forward items you can wear. Wear a French-fry themed sweatsuit to the gym or dream of your next McChicken while resting your head on a hamburger…
NATIONAL — If you eat papayas, the CDC issued a warning on one brand that is being linked to a salmonella outbreak in at least 12 states, including Minnesota. The FDA said the outbreak is linked to the Caribena brand of Maradol papayas. At least 47 people have become sick and at least one person has died from the…
CROOKSTON, Minn. — A group of seniors in Crookston have been keeping themselves busy with a summer gardening project. When you are bound to a wheelchair or have difficulty bending down, it can be tough to complete your daily activities. “Oh so much fun,” said Wanda, one of the gardeners. Adult Day Services at Riverview Health is beating around the…
FARGO, ND — The United Blood Services wrapped up their ‘Save Our Summer’ campaign with more donors than expected. UBS officials said donors are needed more during the summer than other times of year. With their Save Our Summer program beginning on July 18th and ending this afternoon, they received at least 516 volunteers. They said at least 415 were…
The phrase goes, “comedy equals tragedy plus time”. Monique Burgoz joins Adam Ladwig to talk about a different kind of comedy show happening this Friday night in Fargo. The Sad-Off features comedians getting laughs my telling tragic stories. Burgoz explains how comedy can help people cope with tragic events. All proceeds from the show will go to First…
FARGO, ND — When you are walking down the street and a homeless person asks for some spare change, the jiggling in your pocket may push you to give back. “We have kind hearted people in Fargo/Moorhead and that’s not going to change,” said Chris Schlepp, the Fargo BID Operations Manager. But the Fargo Business Improvement District and the FM…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A Moorhead Area Public School parent and Junkyard Brewery have paired up to try to help end hunger at Moorhead schools through peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. On Saturday, July 22, Junkyard Brewing Company will be hosting a PB&J cook off from 12–4pm. Community members are encouraged to come out to this free will donation fundraiser to support the…
When it comes to keeping a healthy diet, a lot of us have the best of intentions — only to be waylaid by the lure of cheese pizza, beer and items not on the clean-eating, dietician-approved list. There’s a good reason for that, as Dr. Neal Barnard, explained live in-studio to the KVRR Morning Show’s Emily Welker. Turns out junk…
