The American Red Cross and Gate City Bank are partnering up to help veterans. These two are looking for quiltmakers to help make quilts for veterans in need of them for the upcoming season. Their goal is to help create over 300 quilts to give to those vets in VA hospitals, homes, and at stand down events. These quilts will…
FARGO — It’s a real puzzle to us why this cute little Rubix — as in Rubik’s cube — hasn’t been adopted yet. He came in to 4 Luv of Dog rescue from the pound, and while they’re not sure exactly what breeds make up his genetic heritage, judging from his blocky face, there might be some Rottweiler going on…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Students at NDSU are banding together for people who need stem cells. Be the Match is an organization working with the student body to help get students on the stem cell registry. This Be The Match event was heavily inspired by a man named Jason, US marine vet and someone who needed stem cells. Like blood cells,…
FARGO — With his eerie, skull-like face, huge nostrils that let you see clear through one side of his face to the other, and strange, featherless head, you’d think Steve the turkey vulture would send schoolkids screaming out the door every time he drops by an area classroom. Instead, says Chahinkapa Zoo curator Tom Schmaltz, the kids love him. “They’re…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Before the cold winter, the Salvation army is doing their part to help those in need. The Salvation army is running Coats for Kids and Families at the Hope Lutheran Church today and Thursday from 9am-4pm. Currently they have around 2,000 coats, snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves in total. “We’re so grateful for the opportunity…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With North Dakota being one of the leading states in the country for dementia we should be aware of the signs. This new resource will help improve the quality of life within the home for both the patient and their family. It will also help families find help for loved ones who are showing early signs…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As the days get shorter and the winter blues start to kick in soon, the rise of Seasonal Affective Disorder will become more and more of an issue. According to health officials at Essentia Health, the disorder, more commonly known as SAD, tends to increase during this time of year. “Kind of a subcategory of major…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With flu season coming up fast and COVID continuing to spread, Sanford Health will be giving out the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine is labeled as the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine which doctors are saying will provide cross-protection. This new vaccine will target the omicron variant XBB 1.5 which was first discovered in the United States…
MOORHEAD — Nonprofit HOPE Inc. is taking its mission to Moorhead, home of the Spuds, this morning. The Spud students at Robert Asp Elementary are playing wheelchair soccer to learn what it takes to perform like a disabled athlete. And it’s appropriate they’re connecting with the Spuds, because soon spuds could play a significant role in expanding the mission of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s is bringing back it’s “Boo to the Flu” events. They say it’s an exciting and child-friendly way to get your kids six months and older vaccinated ahead of the flu season. Kids are welcomed to wear their costumes. The events are being held in Valley City, Grand Forks, Devils Lake and Fargo. *Friday, Oct. 13,…
