FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In recognition of Nurses Week, Sanford Fargo hosted a nursing recognition event. This event was held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo and had over 700 people in attendance. This included nurses and friends of nursing who were nominated by their colleagues that recieved awards. There were eight awards in different categories given throughout the…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program by a vote of 68-64. Rep. Ruth Richardson’s bill would now allow up to 12 weeks of partial payments each year to people who need family bonding with a new child or who have a serious medical condition. People experiencing both situations can…
April is National Donate Life Month and being a donor means you could help so many lives. “Grateful to have been able to have a transplant, I’ve had 18 extra years with it and got to see my son graduate from high school.” says Cherie Ausk, a heart and double lung recipient. National Donate Life Month is about the importance…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signs a bill into law shielding people who travel from out of state for an abortion. Supporters of Minnesota’s abortion shield law say it’s designed to stop courts, law enforcement and health care providers from cooperating with law enforcement outside of the state. “We’re giving basic rights to every single Minnesotan, rights…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Five students at the North Dakota State College of Science will have an opportunity to earn while they learn through an EMS apprenticeship. The money is coming from Sanford and the partnership with the school has been ongoing for years. Officials are looking at this as a pilot program and an opportunity to see if it…
Believe it or not, pool and lake season is almost here. And you have a very short time frame left to make sure your family hits the water brushed up on their swim safety rules. May is National Water Safety Month. Swim instructors from Foss Swim School say national statistics show drowning is the single leading cause of death from…
Jasper’s story is one he almost didn’t live to tell on Pet Connection. Homeward Animal Shelter’s Heather Klefstad says he came in as a stray, and severely underweight — only about six pounds on his full-grown, 13-year-old frame. Homeward workers also realized his back legs weren’t coordinating when he walked, and worked with the veterinarian to find out what the…
FARGO — It sure doesn’t look much like baseball season out there this April 19th. But that’s not stopping the son of one of Fargo’s most revered baseball greats from getting us all in the winning spirit this morning. Roger Maris Jr. is in town to get his father’s hometown geared up to win in the fight against cancer ahead…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — The Minnesota Nurses Association says a bill to require a minimum staffing number of nurses in a hospital would help stave off the waves of nurses leaving the profession. The Keep Nurses at the Bedside Act would set minimum nurse to patient ratios across the state. The MNA says the current ratios aren’t safe and put patients…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers across the world come in many shapes and sizes with varying skill sets. During National Volunteer Month, Sanford is showing how important hospice volunteers are to families. “We have companionship volunteers that go in and just provide comfort and visits to patients whether that’s playing cards with them or writing letters or just talking. We…
