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Talk about camera-ready.

FARGO — If you’re looking to fill your life with lights! Camera! Action! then you should definitely consider giving Alien and Jaws a starring role. These cinema-themed cuties are showstoppers in their own right. The six-month old pit bull terrier mixes came in as part of a litter surrendered to 4 Luv of Dog rescue. Their siblings have all been…

Post-Holiday respiratory illnesses on the rise across the U.S.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Health and Human Services data shows an increase of hospital stays in the U.S. after the holiday travel rush due to respiratory illnesses. According to Essentia Health, those issues haven’t necessarily hit the Midwest, but more so on the East and West coast. They say by getting vaccinated, it can help prevent the spread of illnesses…

Pickleball tournament hosted at Courts Plus Community Fitness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- One of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. hosted a tournament this weekend in Fargo. Courts Plus Community Fitness Center hosted a 4-hour pickleball tournament. This tournament had 10 doubles teams with people from all over the region coming to participate. The competition was quite fierce and the competitors loved the opportunity to play against other…

Minnesota will welcome in new laws for 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota is releasing new laws at the start of 2024. The state is unloading the largest tax-cut package in state history including cuts for social security tax for couples under the 100,000 dollar threshold. If you’re a renter, tenants will have more rights. Landlords need to give notice before entering apartments, a 14-day eviction notice,…

Feed My Starving Children attempts to pack 10 million meals for children in need

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Feed My Starving Children FargoPack plans to make 10 million meals for starving children all over the world, but they need your help to reach that number. Amy Okeson, Executive Director of FargoPack Feed My Starving Children, said, “It’s going to take over 50,000 volunteers, we’re a little over half way there for now but we…

Sanford staff sings Christmas Carols for patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s national Christmas Caroling Day and Sanford is embracing the day. At the location on Broadway, the Sanford staff sang Christmas carols throughout the halls. The staff was complete with a guitarist and bells for everyone, and patients were able to request specific songs. This tradition has been going on for years and the members love this…

While the holiday season brings a lot of joy for most, Seasonal Affective Disorder affects more than you think

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD is most common during the fall and winter months. “So seasonal affective disorder is often what people describe as this condition but in psychology psychiatry we essentially say it’s a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder that has a seasonal component to it.” Said behavioral psychologist at Sanford Health…

With flu cases rising, Sanford Health says it’s time to get your shot

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Just like most healthcare providers across the country, Sanford Health in Fargo is ready for this years flu season. “We are right at the beginning of the flu season and I think next couple weeks we’ll hear a lot more about influenza cases in the community.” says infectious disease specialist at Sanford Dr. Avish Nagpal. With…