WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Measles is a contagious, viral illness that can be life-threatening. It is especially severe for young children and those with compromised immune systems. “We have seen with children who are vaccinated are at home recovering well, just like an upper respiratory infection. Children who are unvaccinated we have seen hospitalizations and even deaths. So we…
FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo Cass Public Health will host a measles, mumps and rubella walk-in vaccine clinic on Thursday, May 15, from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. The clinic will be held at the main FCPH building at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. It is a walk-in clinic and appointments are not necessary. The MMR vaccine will be available…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Children got to take advantage of the good weather on Saturday – and learned some valuable bike skills in the process. The parking lot outside Fargo Cass Public Health on 25th Street hosted a bike rodeo! And yes, before you ask, it was their first one. The free event was open to cyclists up to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition will hold a community input meeting on Tuesday. People will have the opportunity to participate in a community input activity and share their ideas and priorities regarding the future of Fargo’s parks and green spaces. The meeting will be held in the Oak Room at Fargo Cass Public Health….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you felt one way or the other about the increase in Fargo Park District pool and golf season passes, this meeting might be for you. Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition are hosting a community input meeting. They want to talk about their future plans and hear ideas and priorities for the future of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2014, Fargo Cass Public Health has provided the community with various resources including the detox center in the Gladys Ray Shelter. But now federal funds for staff are being cut at the end of September. “The funding was primarily for staffing; however, the funding helped across all aspects of the program. We are currently receiving…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It happens every spring. As the weather warms up and melts the snow, dog poop piles begin to create a mess. “It differentiates year by year but we usually get about 15 to 20 calls or complaints over the internet, you know at our FargoOne app, and what we usually check out each one of those….
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Southern Valley Fire & Rescue will start handing out Narcan leave-behind kits to people at risk of an opioid-related overdose. The kits include two Narcan nasal spray devices and the steps to be taken in the event of an opioid overdose. They are joining forces with Fargo Cass Public Health for the program. It is funded…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You won’t be able to buy cigarettes at Casey’s at 301 10th Street North in Fargo until Thursday. The store was hit with a three-day tobacco license suspension by the city for selling tobacco products to minors. It started Monday at 10 a.m. and goes until Thursday at 10 a.m. It was the second offense in…
Fargo City Commissioner Michelle TurnbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An urgent move by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to address the homeless situation as the temperatures drop is voted down by the commission. Turnberg’s proposal called “Operation Safe Fargo” was defeated 3-2, with her only support coming from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. She proposed outlawing homeless camping on any city property and…
