Health

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet The St. Patrick’s Day Kittens

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…

LIVE: Swing Training with Roger Maris Jr.

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…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Licorice

We can predict she's going to be more popular than the candy.

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…

Are weight loss drugs causing a baby boom?

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…

Fosston officials say a survey provides misinformation in dispute with Essentia Health

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…

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to MedLinePlus, about 18 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. This means their drinking causes distress and harm. AUD is a disease that can cause the cravings for a strong drink, loss of control once you’ve started and feeling anxious and irritable when you are not drinking….

Partial solar eclipse can be seen across the region on April 8th

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) — The solar eclipse is set for April 8th and preparations should be made to enjoy it. The eclipse will be hitting the United States from 12 pm- 4pm in different areas. Here in Fargo, we are expected to see the eclipse from 12:49-3:09 pm and a maximum sun blockage of  63 percent. To see totality, people will…