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How to avoid health risks over the holidays

Majority of heart attacks happen in our country on Christmas and New Year's Day than any other time of the year.

December 9, 2021

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(KVRR) – The holidays typically brings together family, food and good times, but health experts warn this is also a potentially dangerous. The American Heart Association and scientific research suggests a majority of heart attacks happen in our country on Christmas and New Year’s Day than any other time of the year. People have a tendency to break their normal…

Pet Connection: Meet Billy

Floof and fun all in a pocket-sized package.

December 9, 2021

Emily Welker,

We might not need to bundle up quite so much this morning as we did earlier this week. But this little guy didn’t get the memo. Billy the chinchilla is one of several available at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue. Chinchillas, with their dense, soft, beautiful fur, are ready for the cold, and for your cuddles. That’s in the…

NDSU seminar discusses the impact of COVID-19 on educators’ mental health

December 3, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – COVID-19 has unleashed a wave of innovation in education. University researchers are showcasing the impact this shift has on educators. At the NDSU Public Health Seminar, researchers discussed the impact of the rapid shift to online learning. The session focused on research conducted by Andrea Huseth-Zosel and Sarah Crary. Their findings show many teachers were more…

Essentia Health Fargo provides unique hyperbaric oxygen therapy

"It is unique, I will tell you that."

December 3, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Essentia Health is the first hospital in region to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “It is unique, I will tell you that. You know, so we have two places here in the state of North Dakota that have the hyperbaric chambers. This is going to be the first time you are going to have a place in…

LIVE: Dakota Frontier Survival At Fargo Theatre

Based on a true story.

December 3, 2021

Emily Welker,

If you’re looking for something fun to do indoors to escape the snow this weekend, the Fargo Theatre has you covered. And it comes with a chance to get a little perspective on winter — from the viewpoint of our pioneer ancestors. “A Heart like Water” is a frontier survival story set in Dakota Territory in 1887. It’s based on…

LIVE: Cabbage Patch Kid Speaks

She's sharing her secrets for award-winning veggie growing -- and how to get kids outside more.

December 2, 2021

Emily Welker,

The real-life cabbage patch kid of North Dakota has some dirt to share this morning. Elementary-school student Sully Amundson took a break from school this morning to talk with KVRR’s Morning Show. She’s the new North Dakota winner of the Bonnie Plants 3rd Grade Cabbage Program. Sully won a thousand-dollar scholarship for her 11 pound cabbage, which she says is…

ND Dept. of Health officials say it’s too soon to sound alarm on Omicron

December 1, 2021

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Department of Health says it has not issued a state of emergency for the Omicron Covid-19 variant now that it has been detected in California. They traveled to South Africa on November 22nd and tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday. “It’s too soon to know exactly how this is going to behave,…

First US case of COVID-19 omicron variant identified

December 1, 2021

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Omicron variant (World Health Org.)WASHINGTON (AP) – A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29. The person was vaccinated but had not received…

Fargo City Commission votes down mask requirement for most city workers

November 29, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission votes to end its mask requirement for city employees except for public health, transit and library departments on Dec. 1. The motion also says any department head has the opportunity to require their workers to mask up. The only commissioner to vote no was Dave Piepkorn. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney brought the…

LIVE: Burn the Bird

Torch that turkey!!! (We mean you, not the one you're eating today. )

November 25, 2021

Emily Welker,

Do you have a good appetite worked up yet for the Thanksgiving feast? Well, if you’re not quite sure you’re tough enough to tackle all those carbs at once, we’ve got you covered. And so does Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Rob braved the frigid start to our Thanksgiving Thursday by getting up extra-early in the morning to lead his flock…