Health

Avoiding heat-related illnesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With summer in full swing and our temperatures rising, people are at a higher risk of heat related illnesses. Essentia Health says that during these high summer temperatures they see more cases of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People who ignore the early signs of heat exhaustion, can end up needing a trip to the hospital….

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Clementine

She really is a darling.

FARGO — Clementine’s story is a long and winding one, but fortunately, unlike her namesake song, she’s no longer “lost and gone forever,” but found right here in the metro at Homeward Animal Shelter and looking for her furever home. She’s a three-and-a-half-year-old pitbull whose story starts in Texas with a family there, and who somehow wound up in the…

‘Cherries for Charity’ annual fundraiser begins

FARGO — They’re one of the sweetest treats of the summer season. And now, you can indulge, and make life a little sweeter for families in our region struggling with the bitterness of domestic violence. Cherries for Charity is kicking off its 42nd year of fundraising at area Hornbacher’s. For each pound of Bing cherries sold, 25 cents goes toward…

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in North Dakota

MORTON COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first human case of West Nile virus this season. The state’s Health and Human Services says the person lives in Morton County and was hospitalized Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms. Those who develop symptoms will commonly report fever, headache, body/joint aches or rash. Categories: Health, Local…

LIVE: Getting Dirty on the Morning Show

FARGO — It’s wet outside. It’s muddy. What can you do, besides complain about it? Try celebrating it instead. That’s the plan for Saturday at the First Avenue Market in downtown Fargo, as they celebrate International Mud Day. Mud Day’s grown at lot since it was first started in 2009 as a way for children to connect with the earth…