FARGO — She’s got a clear shot at being the top dog in the country this morning. And a therapy dog from right here in our region needs our help to do it. Maura the Golden Retriever is a therapy dog for Hillsboro school students, seniors, hospice patients, and countless others through our region. She’s the North Dakota pick for…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) — A lawsuit filed against a major insulin manufacturer in 2018 has been settled by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The victory promises stable prices for Minnesotans living with diabetes. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesotans will be able to purchase insulin for $35 per month for at least the next five years. As part of…
FARGO — NDSU scientists have a new study out that shows student athletes have serious long-term repercussions from the kind of coaching they get, even if they don’t wind up being professional athletes. The study turns on its head some of traditional “win at any cost” approaches to coaching as being the best or only way to get results from…
WEST FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- It’s a unique way to lure blood donors: give them a free Sandy’s Donut after making a donation. Vitalant was in the parking lost and hosted a blood drive at Sandy’s Donuts in West Fargo. They even offered a free donut to all donors to sweeten the deal and increase the blood supply. All blood types…
FARGO — The clock is ticking to the time to celebrate and protect your ticker. Thursday is the start of American Heart Month. And Friday is National Wear Red Day for women’s heart health. Yes, February is the month we love to celebrate all things hearts and love. But loving your heart means taking some action to make it healthy….
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- Great Plains Food Bank receives a donation of six thousands bottles of honey. Sioux Honey Co-op out of Sioux City, Iowa delivered thousands of small bear shaped bottles of their Sue Bee honey to the food bank. Honey does not expire, so these donations will be able to be enjoyed without worry of spoiling before reaching the…
FARGO — We’re making a literal connection today on Pet Connection…. specifically, with a guy named after a connecting piece. Zipper comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog shelter, and he’s an approximately 2 year old Rottweiler mix. His handler Cindy Holtan says he’s one of those dogs that just makes them ask, “Why?” as in, why on earth…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s colorless, it’s odorless, it’s tasteless and it can cause major problems for your health. We are talking about radon, which is radioactive gas. Over time, high levels of radon can cause serious health issues, including lung cancer. Just ask Dr. Stephanie Dahl who had her own health scare due to radon when she found out…
FARGO — They’re some of the most sustainable ways you can get around town, but they sometimes sort of blend into the environment. Now, Fargo city planners want students to get on the bus… both literally and figuratively. They’re asking for your middle and high school students’ art submissions, to be featured on the side of a city bus. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- January is cervical cancer awareness month and an HPV vaccine can help prevent it. HPV is a virus transmitted through human contact that can cause multiple types of cancer including cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is a two dose treatment that was first rolled out in 2006. This vaccine is approved for anyone between 9 years old…
