ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota has become the first state to pass a social media warning label law that will provide users with mental health resources. KVRR’s Juliana Pelaez has more on why kids may be at a bigger mental health risk than we think. Social Media is a resource that billions of people use every day. And soon, many…
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…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Those worried about Christian nationalism have an opportunity to hear about the issue. The event is happening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, and it started when members of their congregation expressed concerns about Christian Nationalism. Jerry Gale is the founder of the Minnesota chapter of Christians Against Christian Nationalism and will be speaking at the…
St. Paul — State lawmakers beat the clock Monday night during a special session to pass the final pieces of the state budget, working into the night and into the early morning hours to beat a 7 a.m. Tuesday deadline that could have sent the state into a government shutdown. They went into the special session with 14 bills to…
FARGO — We are in the final countdown to the deadline to submit your application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. And after last year’s major changes to the process made for a major mess for applicants, this time around, it’s very different. College aid advisors say this year looks like it’ll be a much smoother process. There are only…
FARGO — They’ve got an appetite to make change in the metro, and you’re invited to help. It’s the eighth annual “Eat United” at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. They’ve got more food trucks this time than ever, plus live music. It started as an employee-led effort to fundraise for United Way of Cass-Clay and its work fighting…
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…
FARGO — The Salvation Army’s been making life a little sweeter for thousands of folks who need a helping hand for 128 years in the metro. And this week, you can get in on the action. They’re teaming up with Sandy’s Donuts Friday for National Donut Day. The day commemorates the historic work of Salvation Army volunteers near the front…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Saturday is the big day for both runners and walkers. Although this day will have warmer weather than previous years, medical professionals want you to be prepared. “This year, you know it’s going to be a little warmer. I think that’s the main concern, and with the smoke, we may see more of the respiratory issues…
