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LIVE: As Opioid Crisis Gets Worse, Community Events Aim To Get More Involved In Solutions

Illuminate The Valley Events Will Help Grow The Conversation Over Opioids And Overdoses
Adam Ladwig,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Despite COVID taking most of the headlines, another health crisis in our region is getting worse. Essentia Health experts say opioid overdoses are on the rise both locally and around the country. The Red River Recovery Initiative is hosting a series of virtual community events on Friday, February 4th from 4-6 p.m. It’s called Illuminate the…
Crime, Minnesota News, Moorhead

One victim hospitalized after Moorhead shooting

Officers were called to the 900 block of 23rd Avenue South for a report of a man down in the street.
Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Moorhead Police are investigating a shooting from early this morning. Officers were called to the 900 block of 23rd Avenue South for a report of a man down in the street. They found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers tied the shooting to a nearby apartment. A number of people have been detained, no…

Doctors Lawsuit
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Fargo emergency rooms unusually busy, demand may be unprecedented

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – An extraordinary number of patients are stretching resources to the limit at local emergency rooms. “We are at — and often beyond — capacity every single day” according to Essentia Health spokesman Louis St. George. “This is due to a combination of COVID-19 patients and non-COVID patients. Unfortunately, throughout this pandemic people have delayed seeking care and…

Ed Clapp
Business, Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Students at Ed Clapp Elementary thank staff at Essentia Health

Second grade class brings cards and treats to thank healthcare workers
Ashley Walker,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The pandemic has put immense stress on everyone who works in healthcare.  With long hours and an endless amount of patients, a little recognition can really make someone’s day. Stephanie Schuster’s second grade class is here to personally deliver just that. “Our citizens care about what happens in buildings such as this. So, our healthcare workers…
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Dozens of Sanford, Essentia employees dismissed over vaccine mandates

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – Sanford Health says out of approximately 9,800 employees who work in the Fargo region, 31 employees have left as a result of the company’s vaccine mandate. Vice-President and Medical Officer Dr. Doug Griffin says Sanford employees who don’t have an approved exemption or who haven’t started their vaccine series by today (Nov. 1) will be suspended for…