FARGO — A lot of us have a tough time getting enough sleep. But if you don’t have a proper bed to sleep in, it’s much harder. And now, local nonprofit Down Home wants you to verify that for yourself. Down Home provides home furnishings for people coming out of homelessness, who often don’t have beds or other household goods….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Dermatology and Laser Clinic offered free skin screenings today for Melanoma Monday. The event aims to raise awareness of skin cancer, which kills 20 people across the U.S. every day. Siri Thaden says that melanoma is treatable, if it is detected early, and that it is important to take precautions to protect your skin especially…
FARGO — Matchmaking can be a tough line of work for anyone. And when it comes to finding the perfect match for a senior, the standards get even higher. That’s why the “Bethany’s Buddies” program at the Bethany Retirement Living is such a stroke of inspiration. The program brings in senior dogs from 4 Luv of Dog rescue to visit…
FARGO — They’re a lucky little bunch of babies, because this band of brothers with all-Irish-themed names is being raised in a safe, loving foster home after their mother was taken in by a brand-new pet rescue established in Fertile, MN. It’s called Smiley’s Rescue, and it’s a 5013c nonprofit established by a woman in her early 20s who’s got…
FARGO — You know what they say: it don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. And now, you can raise your backswing while you raise money to beat cancer at the second annual Swing Training event today. It’s the official kickoff to this year’s Roger Maris All-Star Week. Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway, North Dakota State…
FARGO — Licorice is a noteworthily divisive candy, but in spite of her shiny black coat, Licorice may be misnamed, because this dog has something to appeal to practically everybody. She’s a one-and-a-half-year-old pit bull mix, and as you can see, she’s got that great big pittie smile and that sweet, cuddly, pittie personality. She has the distinctive forehead wrinkles…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Are we seeing a baby boom due to weight loss drugs? That could be the case in the U.S. In North Dakota, medical experts are saying that there could be a connection between women becoming pregnant and weight loss. These drugs are called GLP-1 that help with weight loss. Dr. Rachel Wanzek with Sanford in Jamestown…
FARGO (KVRR) — Rotary Clubs in the F-M area are working together to eradicate polio. The fundraising is part of an effort by Rotary International which has been working towards a polio-free world for nearly 40 years. They distribute almost 40 million polio vaccines to kids around the world every year. So far in 2024 there have only been 4…
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says a survey being sent to area residents is meant to “sway public opinion” about its dispute with Essentia Health. The closure of the labor and delivery unit goes to arbitration this summer. Offerdahl says the survey has some legitimate healthcare questions, but a lot of disinformation. “They name me and so…
Sakari is stronger than she looks, in more ways than one. She came in to the 4 Luv of Dog shelter scared, withdrawn, and not interested in being touched at all. But within a short time frame, Sakari figured out the rescue workers were her friends, and her personality blossomed into a dog who loves to be cuddled, played with,…
