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Annual Track Meet for the Disabled Gives Family Hope

HOPE Inc. gives kids and adults with mobility challenges an opportunity to compete in 19 different activities all year round

June 24, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — It all started with two parents who wanted more for their disabled child. “If we’re feeling this sense of dread because our kids have nothing to do, there must be other people out there,” said Adair Grommesh, Executive Director of HOPE, Inc. Now it’s turned into a program which expands to more than 140 families. “It just…

President Trump Signs Law for Major Reform at VA Hospitals

It also protects those who uncover misconduct and wrongdoing in the agency

June 23, 2017

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NATIONAL — President Trump signed a bill into law that begins major reform at VA Hospitals across the country. The Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act gives VA leadership more power when it comes to firing employees at any level who are not up to standards. It also protects those who uncover misconduct and wrongdoing in the…

Blue Ribbon Commission Hosting Drug Take Back Day

June 23, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Area mayors will host a prescription drug take back to help set back opioid addiction. The Mayors’ Blue Ribbon Commission is set to host the take back on Tuesday from 1:00 to 6:30p.m. at Fargo Cass Public Health’s parking lot. This allows anyone with expired or unwanted prescription medication to dispose of it safely and help…

Inside Sanford’s New $500 Million Medical Center

The New Sanford Medical Center is giving visitors a chance to see the building and areas they may never see again

June 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — The New Sanford Medical Center is giving visitors a chance to see the building and areas they may never see again. The new $500 million facility is opening on July 25th, which is just around the corner but for the first time, visitors are getting a tour of the building. “I think one of the most impressive things…

President of the National Farmers Union Objecting to Health Care Proposal

Two out of three farmers and ranchers have a pre-existing condition

June 22, 2017

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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…

Kristi Engelstad Benefit: Lending a Hand to a First Responder

Friends and family teamed up with Lend A Hand to raise money for her medical costs

June 22, 2017

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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….

FTC Hoping to Block Sanford Health’s Buyout of Mid Dakota Clinic in Bismarck

The administrative trial is set to begin in November

June 22, 2017

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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…

Big Name Celebrities Celebrate Sanford’s “Milestone” in Concert

Fergie, Lionel Richie, Josh Duhamel and Carzon Wentz greeted thousands in Fargo

June 21, 2017

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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…

Touchmark Uses Longest Day of the Year to Spread Alzheimer’s Awareness

Touchmark Retirement Community Spends Sunrise to Sunset Raising Awareness and Funds For Alzheimer's

June 21, 2017

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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…

LIVE: Celebrities Flock to Fargo’s New Sanford Medical Center Opening Celebration

The concerts are closed to the public, but employees of Sanford are enjoying a grand celebration

June 21, 2017

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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,…