Health

LIVE: Helping Homeless Youth

Outreach worker Josh Bell speaks from experience.

FARGO — A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who are in the position he was once in. Bell says he was kicked out of the house when he was just 17. He says the experience…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Klondike

You wished for everything good in a dog? Santa's got it all here for you, wrapped up in one gorgeous package.

If you’re looking for a dog who’s young, smart, good-looking, affectionate, and always up for adventure, Santa is delivering everything on your wish list in one sweet package: this lovely husky boy, Klondike. He’s only a year old, which is usually a rambunctious and sometimes challenging age for huskies. But this guy couldn’t be better behaved. He’s already got great…

Mayo Clinic announces $5 billion expansion

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Mayo Clinic announces a $5 billion expansion plan. It includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades. The project is part of a Mayo strategy to transform both patient care and its campus in downtown Rochester. Mayo will add five new buildings with 2.4 million square…

Virus season ramps up in the region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Infectious Disease doctors are saying virus season is really heating up in the region. They’re starting to see flu cases in the adult population ramping up, as well as, RSV in children. However, Covid cases seem to be holding steady. The stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a rich petri dish for virus transmission….

Sanford Health gives Nutrition tips for the Holiday Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important when considering healthier alternatives. Some options are substituting your typical ingredients in your favorite recipes for low sodium, low fat options. Adding vegetables to receipts…

Sanford Health opens Second Veterans Club

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health celebrates the grand opening of its latest Veterans Club. This one is located inside Sanford Broadway Medical Center and is a special place to gather for patients who are veterans. Staff who are veterans are also welcome at the club and could be a valuable tool for people who are grieving. Sanford Health is…

American Red Cross and Gate City Bank partner up to make a quilt drive for veterans

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…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Rubix

Let's solve a problem together -- this dog needs a home. Could it be with you?

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…