They call her tiger, but in spite of her coat, this week’s Pet Connection is all dog. A lot of dog, in fact. Her name is Carly, and she comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog in the metro. She was given up by her owner, and the shelter volunteers believe she’s an American bulldog mix, possibly with…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Holiday Hand Up is a giving event to raise funds for families across our community struggling because of health issues or other trauma. You can donate to up to 26 families fundraising this year now through December 15th. Every donation is boosted in value by 20 percent up to $5,000 per family, so generosity makes…
Since we only have an hour on the Morning Show instead of our usual two hours, this week’s Pet Connection is a short one. But that’s okay, because this week’s pet is a very short horse. His name is Jude and he’s dang near irresistible. He’s saddle-trained, and very bright. However, he was left pretty much to his own devices…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — CHI Mercy Health Valley City is named the first Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital in North Dakota. The criteria for the designation was developed by a task force of cardiovascular health experts. It was based on nationally recognized guidelines including pre-hospital care, the emergency assessment of STEMI patients and treatment. STEMI is an acronym for the most…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is looking to hear from the general public on the proposed merger of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health. His office has set up a dedicated form on the Attorney General’s website for people to leave comments about the merger. You’ll also find phone numbers you can call. A series of…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota attorney general’s office says a judge did not use a “rational mental process” when determining there was a “substantial probability” that a constitutional challenge to the state’s abortion ban would succeed. The state says there are errors in South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick’s opinion that prevents the ban from going into effect…
MINNEAPOLIS — Just two months after around 15,000 nurses walked off the job in Minnesota over staffing and wages, Minnesota Nurses Association is ready to do it again. The association has declared its intent to hold a vote on November 30 to strike. The president of the MNA says they are losing faith in the bargaining process and that hospital…
If you’re looking to open up a box of the best kind of trouble around, look no further than Pandora. She’s half husky, half pit bull, and all-around charming. Huskies are a high-energy breed, and she’s definitely got those genes working in her. She’s also very cuddly and affectionate, and quite food-motivated so she should be easy to train. At…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KFGO) — Sanford Health and Twin Cities-headquartered Fairview Health Services have signed a non-binding letter of intent to combine and create a new health system. A joint statement says the combined system would bring together Sanford’s rural population hospitals and clinics with Fairview’s experience in serving urban populations and would be uniquely positioned to provide more people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week is underway. The gas is odorless, tasteless and color-free. It can be dangerous because the symptoms can often be mistaken for the flu. They include headaches, dizziness and nausea. Experts suggest putting a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of the house and placing them 15 feet away from any burning fuel….
