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Tuberculosis Case Investigated In Nelson County, North Dakota

October 27, 2022

TJ Nelson,

NELSON CO., N.D. (KVRR) — An active Tuberculosis case in Nelson County is being investigated by the North Dakota Department of Health and Nelson-Griggs District Health Unit. The person with TB has been asked to isolate at home until they are no longer infectious. All people who were exposed have been identified through a contact investigation and have been notified…

Fargo Police Investigate Human Bones Near Trollwood Park

April 28, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Investigators are examining bones discovered along the Red River near Trollwood Park in north Fargo. Police and the Cass County Coroner were called Monday night after passers-by discovered what appeared to be human bones. The bones were collected for examination and to attempt identification. The initial assessment by the medical examiner indicated the bones had been…

Possible Human Bones Found in Carrington, ND

July 16, 2019

Site Staff,

CARRINGTON, N.D. – Police say a contractor digging a trench for a new sewer line finds what appears to be human bones. Authorities were called out to 4th Street and 14th Avenue South around 11:45 Tuesday morning. The BCI was called in to help retrieve the bones. Investigators say it appears an old grave was dug into and no foul…

Health Matters: What is Osteoporosis?

Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but there are things you can do to lower your risk

April 26, 2017

Site Staff,

HEALTH MATTERS–If you have osteoporosis, you’re more at risk to be injured doing everything things. At least 54 million Americans have osteoporosis. Anyone at any age can develop the disease and for everyone, the effects can be serious. “Osteoporosis is painless until you have a fracture,” said Dr. Sleckman, with Essentia Health Rheumatology. Dr. Sleckman explained that as bones lose…