HORACE, N.D. (KVRR)- Leaders of the North Dakota chapter for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, are raising funds and focusing energy towards suicide prevention and mental health, through there 11th annual Ride to Fight Suicide event. Over 80 riders registered to make the 150 mile trip from Fort Saloon in Abercrombie to Silver Dollar in West Fargo. Organizers say you…
It’s still warm outside. But we had a blizzard in the studio this morning. Several of them, actually. It’s Miracle Treat Day, and we wanted to do our part to put the word out that ice cream before 9 a.m. is actually a good thing. On one day of the year, in July, we actually look forward to a blizzard….
This dog’s pictures, and video, just don’t do her justice. The girl with the sleek, shining gray coat and soulful light brown eyes is about as elegant a pittie as we’ve ever seen. Marney is a 2-year-old pit bull terrier who came into the 4 Luv of Dog shelter from the Wahpeton pound. Rescue workers aren’t sure about much of…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The trigger law for North Dakota’s only abortion clinic was supposed to go into effect at midnight, but it has been temporarily blocked by South Central District Judge Bruce Romanick. The court granted the Red River Women’s Clinic request for a temporary restraining order prohibiting the ban from taking effect. The ban would have force patients…
It’s time to take heart and step up for a great cause. One that could just save your own life. The annual Heart Walk is coming up fast, and it’s expected to be a big year for the event. It’s not just a fundraiser for heart health awareness, research and initiatives. It’s also a chance to connect with people who’ve…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A new COVID-19 vaccine is coming to North Dakota this week. The state is getting a one-time allocation of 7,800 doses of Novavax. Health care providers are being trained about the vaccine and will begin offering the shots soon. The Novavax vaccine is available to adults 18 and older in a two-dose series, 21 days apart….
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This is the 22nd year of the ride and organizers say it has continued to grow and attract support for the community. They departed at noon with 6 stops total, 3 in the Fargo-Moorhead area and 3 more out near the lakes. The ride wrapped around 5 pm, some say this event is near and…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has its first confirmed case of monkeypox. Department of Health says a person living in the eastern part of the state got the illness while traveling out of state. The sample has been sent to the CDC for positive confirmation. The person who tested positive is currently isolating and the health department is doing…
Mass shootings are becoming a weekly occurrence in the U-S., and they are showing no signs of slowing down. And that’s why since 2018, Fargo city leaders have been preparing for this day. They’re shutting down city hall to train workers there for what to do in the event a gunman walks into the public building and begins to open…
MINNESOTA (AP) – Minnesota state government employees who are unvaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to take weekly tests for the virus in order to stay in the workplace. The requirement that went into effect in September 2021 meant thousands of employees took tests each week. Those that didn’t comply were subjected to suspensions or other discipline. Minnesota Management…
