FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s that time of year again, school has started with a new classroom, new classmates, and homework piling up. Essentia Health Clinical Psychologist, Alexandra Kohlhase, talks about what kinds of feelings there may be. “It’s exciting to go back and see friends. It’s exciting to maybe have some structure entertained to the day. But it’s also…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This weekend’s installment of the Red River Market was a special one for the kiddos. Saturday was Kids’ Day. There were a good deal of kid-specific activities, plus Essentia doctors on hand to meet with the kids and give advice to parents. Folkways staff say that this is crucial for getting kids more comfortable with physicians…
BECKER COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A man is recovering after a scary incident put an end to a demolition derby at the Becker County Fair. The incident took place at around 8 P.M. on Friday, July 26. The car of driver Ayden Bernard suddenly burst into flames. Bernard was able to escape the vehicle, which was tended to by nearby…
(UPDATE 4:48 PM) — Fargo Police determined the call was made from Moorhead. They arrested 57-year-old Jerome Lampley for Terrorizing and was taken to the Clay County Jail. (UPDATE 1:02 PM) — Statement from Essentia Health-Fargo: The lockdown at Essentia Health-Fargo has been lifted as of noon today. All services and patient care have resumed normal operations. This morning,…
FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say that on July 9, at about 5:30 in the evening, they responded to a domestic assault call in the 20000 block of Becker County Highway 21. The person who placed the emergency call said an adult male had entered a residence, physically assaulted someone, and stole a firearm. Deputies from the Becker County Sheriff’s…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Every summer across the nation, lake lovers have to contend with swimmers’ itch—an annoying rash caused by parasites in warm water. “You know we’re out swimming in these usually shallow parts or warmer parts of the water. Closer to the surface. Then these parasites will try to burrow into our skin to find a new…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, there is a much higher chance of fireworks-related injuries. Already this year, a 33-year-old man in Iowa was killed while shooting off fireworks. In 2024, nearly 15,000 people in the U.S. were treated for fireworks-related injuries in the E.R Adults between the ages of 25 to 44 were reported…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — School is not even out yet and United Way has officially started its school supply drive with an increased goal of 6,500 backpacks. The school supply drive has started early this year to reach their new goal. The increase comes after the demand for school supplies from kindergarten to the fifth grade in the last few…
MOORHEAD, MN – The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year’s theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference is to highlight the systemic, geographic, and cultural obstacles to getting cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to everyone who needs it. Matt Flory with the…
