WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo is the first liquor store to get a forensic ID scanner to help combat underage drinking through a new partnership. West Fargo Police and Fargo Cass Public Health are teaming up to offer the scanners. Chief Pete Nielsen says the fake IDs in our region are increasing in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As the weather heats up, there has been growing concerns about the safety of Fargo’s homeless community. Fargo Cass Public Health says that while homelessness has increased in Fargo-Moorhead, it is not outside of trends across the nation and those that are faced with homelessness face increased risks, especially as the weather heats up. “There are…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is on the rise in Cass County according to Fargo Cass Public Health. Since November of last year there have been 29 reported cases and in the last 17 days there have been eight. On average there are five to eight cases on average each year. “Cases of pertussis have…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging smokeless tobacco users to quit during ‘Through with Chew’ week. Smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine are harmful according to health officials as both contain a number of cancer-causing chemicals. Smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the mouth, gum disease and tooth loss. Public Health is offering a Break Away…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The leader of Fargo Cass Public Health says she is getting ready to retire this summer. Desi Fleming has been with the public health agency for 32 years. She will retire in July. Fleming began as a Public Health Nurse in 1992. She eventually rose up the ranks and became director in 2018. Fleming serves as…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is rapidly spreading in Cass County, with 12 reported cases in the past month. Typically there are just eight cases in an average year. Fargo Cass Public Health says people with pertussis usually spread it by coughing or sneezing while in close contact with others. It is highly contagious and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Soon, a life-saving resource will be placed on MATBUSES in partnership with Fargo Cass Public Health. That would be Narcan, a type of medication that reverses an opioid overdose. FCPH has supplied MATBUS with 75 Narcan kits. “Having that tool available to all of the drivers is extremely beneficial.” said Cole Swingen, the assistant transit director…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In downtown Fargo lies the engagement center near city hall. Serving a portion of our community by providing a plethora of services for them. “Is to be a connection point for people who are experiencing homelessness or unstably housed with all of the different providers who are available in our community.” said Chandler Esslinger, the community…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- World No Tobacco Day is being recognized nationwide to highlight the dangers of tobacco use in our country. “Tobacco use remains a major problem across the state of North Dakota and across our country. Tobacco use is actually still the leading cause of preventable death and disease in North Dakota and the United States, so just in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Cass Public Health is behind an ordinance passed to regulate massage therapy that was passed in December and will be implemented this year. The purpose of the ordinance is to license and regulate establishments that conduct massage procedures. Fargo is the first city in North Dakota to try this approach. Massage therapy owners should contact…
