FARGO, N.D. – (KVRR) Looking at where ShareHouse is today, you might be surprised to learn of its humble origins. “We started in the mid-70s as a halfway house having six beds only and no therapeutic interventions of any sort,” said CEO Jeremy Traen. That was on June 23rd in 1975. 50 years later – the rehabilitation facility offers drug…
MOORHEAD — Bonnie June is as sweet as her name, and has the energy level of a dog less than half her age. Volunteers for 4 Luv of Dog don’t know how this sweet nine-year-old senior managed to land in the pound without any people, but that’s where they found her, and she’s been at the shelter now for about…
FARGO — June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and there are some special challenges the men in your life are up against when it comes to spotting trouble signs. On average, experts say men often display more reluctance than women to speak up about the need for mental health care, which means they’re more unlikely to go undiagnosed. Mental health…
FARGO — Water you waiting for? The weather’s just right to start recreation season on the metro’s biggest waterway. River Keepers is leading group kayak excursions on the Red River starting Wednesday tonight and running through the summer. Wednesday night’s trip is for a group of 20 to tag along with their seasoned kayakers and the animal experts from the…
BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is being sued over a new law that requires drug manufacturers to sell more of their medications at a discount. House Bill 1473, signed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong in April, primarily affects drug companies participating in a federal program called 340B. A drug manufacturer has filed suit over the policy in North Dakota…
FARGO — In her nine years, Meeka the pit bull has survived enough challenges for a whole kennel full of dogs. She comes to us from Smiley’s Rescues in rural Polk County, Minnesota. Sid Williams, the rescue founder, was kind enough to drive her all the way in to Fargo to share her story. Meeka came in to the rescue…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — With 34 confirmed cases, North Dakota has the highest rate of measles in the U.S. According to data from the North Dakota Public Health Association, the state’s rate of infection is 4.27 cases per 100,000 people. New Mexico and Texas follow. North Dakota’s first cases were reported in early April in Williams County. There are also…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two new cases of measles have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health. The cases are unrelated and are Minnesota’s third and fourth confirmed measles cases of the year. The first case is a Washington County adult whose vaccination status is unverified and was exposed while traveling. The second case is an unvaccinated child…
WEST FARGO — If you’re looking for someone who’s always in the mood for a chat, you couldn’t do better than this little lovebug, Cricket. She’s a blue-capped conure who comes to Pet Connection from CAARE Avian Rescue, and like a lot of conures, she is quite noisy, so she’s not for somebody who’s going to be in an apartment…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Essentia Health held its annual event to support stroke survivors. This is the 4th year of Essentia’s stroke walk. It was held this afternoon on the indoor track at Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. The event was free for participants, and everyone was welcome to sign up, from…
