BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks County has confirmed its first case of the measles this year. Health and Human Services says the person likely acquired the infection within the state. They are continuing its investigation to determine the source of exposure. North Dakota has a total of 33 confirmed cases of measles to date in 2026, and five people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and those in the community are trying to make more people aware of the debilitating disease. It can impact mobility, cognition, and emotional health, affecting a person’s daily routines. Those with Parkinson’s often rely on caregivers to help with everyday tasks. Parkinson’s Disease is a long-term illness, and its symptoms usually…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — You could say that Fred is the perfect companion for any lady looking for love. He’s sweet. He loves to cuddle. He loves music and likes to dance. And at at least 44 years old, with a life expectancy of about 80 years, he’s the perfect combination of maturity and life experience — but with lots…
FARGO — Walking a mile in someone’s shoes is usually not as easy as you’d think, it’s even harder if you’re trying to walk in the footsteps of Bebop the shepherd cross. That’s because she has a congenital condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, which gives her a bit of a wiggle in her walk. It sounds daunting, but what it means…
FARGO — We’ve come a long way in the past few years when it comes to young girls and mental health and well-being. But one Fargo-based nonprofit thinks we can go the distance, and they want your help. BIO Girls (for Beautiful Inside and Out) is holding it annual “Find your Kind 5k” coming up later this month. Its founder,…
FARGO (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Every day, family caregivers provide nursing care, transport, cooking, cleaning and countless other duties for elderly parents, friends, neighbors, spouses and other loved ones across the state. “If we actually had to pay these folks, it’d be very costly,” said Josh Askvig, North Dakota state director at AARP. The 82,000 family caregivers across North…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – While many around the country might be shocked at heavy snowfall in April, it’s pretty much business as usual for those in Fargo-Moorhead. Also commonplace is the act of clearing that snow from your property. But health experts at Essentia say it can be far more dangerous than you might think. “We have to be really…
FERTILE, Minn. — If you ever wondered just how dedicated the animal rescue workers of our region are, this week’s Pet Connection is the perfect example. Smiley’s Rescue founder Sid Williams spent Thursday morning braving the slippery roads from rural Minnesota all the way in to our studio in Fargo to make sure little Elvira the tuxedo kitty got her…
(Courtesy Essentia Health)FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health has planned a groundbreaking next Wednesday for a new emergency department in Fosston, Minnesota. The $12 million project will add more than 5,500 square feet of space. Essentia says it marks another significant investment in its campus and the Fosston community. The city and Essentia Health have battled for years over claims…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the last several years, health care professionals have started to recommend that both men and women at the age of 45 receive a routine colorectal cancer screening. A procedure that will check a person’s colon for any risks of colon cancer and other risks. “Right now, colorectal cancer is on the rise in young patients,…
