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,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Flu season is upon us for us humans but keep a close eye and ear out for your furry friends. As kennel cough cases grow across the F-M metro, experts are telling us to watch for the signs. “If you notice your dogs are starting to hack a little bit, it’s kind of a honking noise…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thanks to a $250,000 state grant, an NDSU program is helping our community have more access to Narcan. NDSU’s ONE program features a team of students and faculty focusing on opioid and naloxone education. They’re partnering with local public health units across the state where you can find Narcan nasal sprays anywhere. “Imagine being in a…
FARGO — We know we need to keep it clean on TV. But we’re saying the F-word anyway. Flu season is starting throughout the region, and Sanford Health officials are already seeing the first cases come in. Fortunately, this year’s flu shots are here just in time to anyone six months old and older. It’s too early to tell how…
