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Sleep Experts Weigh In On Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time Has Negative Mental, Physical Health Effects, Say Medical Professionals

The ongoing disruption to our bodies' rhythms leads to higher rates of heart attack and stroke.

March 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For many people, seeing that extra hour vanish into thin air is dispiriting – but it’s a bummer that is mostly forgotten as we try and adapt to the new normal. But Erin Jirak, a sleep medicine specialist with Essentia Health based in Wahpeton, says that our bodies aren’t so quick to move on. Shifting the…

6th Annual ‘Battle of the Buns’ Event Strives to Raise Awareness of Rectal Cancer

The disease, unfortunately, is only becoming more and more prevalent in individuals under the age of 50.

March 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local non-profit focused on rectal cancer awareness held their biggest annual event this Saturday. Love Your Buns hosted the annual Battle of the Buns at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Fargo. The event has two competition aspects: a traditional “battle of the bands” setup, and local bakers showing off their tastiest treats to try and…

First case of measles reported in Traill County; one new case in Pembina County

March 6, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Traill County and another case in Pembina County for a statewide total of 23 confirmed cases to date in 2026. This is the first case reported in Traill County. The United States has confirmed 1,136 cases in 2026. Manitoba, Canada is currently reporting an…

Fargo Cass Public Health displays inflatable colon for Colon Cancer Awareness month

March 5, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is raising awareness about Colon Cancer Awareness Month with an inflatable colon. The Rollin’ Colon features three-dimensional representations of normal tissue, colon cancer, Crohn’s and other elements. People are given an opportunity to take a survey and learn more about their risks and history. In North Dakota, colorectal cancer is the second…

NDSU researchers discover egg protein that combats ‘forever chemicals’

March 5, 2026

Jim Monk,

courtesy, NDSUFARGO (KVRR) – Researchers at North Dakota State University say they’ve found a solution to PFAS substances that are widely used in manufacturing plastics. The so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are used in nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams and don’t break down in the environment or in the body. PFAS exposure has been linked to serious health risks, including…

Fargo-Cass Public Health Sends Measles Memo Home with Students

So far, the state of North Dakota has 21 confirmed cases of measles.

March 4, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With measles cases rising across the country – and in North Dakota – Fargo-Cass Public Health has distributed a memo to local students regarding the virus. The document, signed by the school nurse manager for Fargo-Cass Public health, lists the most common symptoms of measles and information about how contagious it can be. It mentions facts…

Employee fired after stealing from resident at Moorhead assisted living facility

March 4, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – An employee at an assisted living facility in Moorhead has been fired after she admitted to stealing money from a resident. The Minnesota Department of Health conducted an investigation at Arbor Park Living Center at 2921 6th Avenue North after reports of financial exploitation. The report says an employee admitted to making $1,286 of unauthorized purchases using…

Minnesota Attorney General and DHS are pursuing federal legal action for Medicaid funds

March 3, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Department of Human Services have filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. The lawsuit claims the departments are illegally attempting to withhold $243 million in Medicaid payments after DHS has been working to abide by the…

North Dakota rural health grant opportunities imminent as feds OK spending plan

March 3, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Lawmakers on the Joint Appropriations Committee study legislation during a January special session convened to budget the first two years of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program funding. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The federal government has approved most of North Dakota’s nearly $200 million plan implementing the first year of a massive rural…

State-mandated abortion law training now available for North Dakota doctors

March 3, 2026

KVRR Staff,

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Grand Forks. UND staff, including two obstetrician-gynecologists, were commissioned by the state to create a new abortion laws training that is mandatory for doctors who perform abortions in North Dakota. (Photo courtesy of University of North Dakota)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new training commissioned by the North…