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….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “This year, we’ve just seen an amazing turnout of people in the Fargo area to support individuals that are living with type 1 diabetes. I think it’s incredible because when we think of pre-pandemic years, this is similar in terms of the amount of people that are coming out to show their support for friends, family,…
We’ve talked the talk for weeks now. Now it’s time to walk the walk. The JDRF One Walk Against Type One juvenile diabetes is Saturday at 10 at the Scheels Arena. KVRR is a media sponsor of the event, and we’d love for you to join us there. The money raised through the walk goes toward research and advocacy to…
This beefy boy may be made out of pure muscle, but in fact, the biggest muscle on Dougan the pit bull is his big, loving heart. And just because he looks like he spends most of the day in the gym doesn’t mean he wouldn’t rather be hanging out on your couch snuggling with you instead. Karen Schneider with 4…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A rise in syphilis cases stretches across North Dakota. According to the state’s Department of Health around 100 cases have been reported. It’s about 10 or more cases compared to 2021 and nearly a quarter of cases are in Cass County. Experts say people who have had sexual contact with an infected person within 90 days…
