FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Cass County Commissioner Joel Vettel says several people have asked him to consider a run for mayor of Fargo, and he’s thinking about the race. He doesn’t have a firm timetable for making a decision, but says it would likely be fairly soon. Vettel spent 17 years with Fargo Police and is now with Sanford Health….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The uninitiated may have assumed that EMS already used whole blood when administering care – but it turns out, it’s exceedingly rare. Blood needs to be kept at a specific temperature range to be viable, and with a chronic blood shortage in the U-S, it takes training, discretion, and care to be able to store some…
Law enforcement officials interact with children at the Safety Safari.FARGO, N.D. – The Red River Zoo threw open its doors on Saturday to showcase a different kind of exhibition – one about safety. The zoo held its annual Safety Safari, sponsored by Sanford Health. There were demonstrations that showed the efficacy of bike helmets and other safety equipment, plus law…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s junior U.S. Senator, Kevin Cramer, plans to return to work on Monday after suffering a concussion, seizure and slight brain bleed last weekend. In an update on social media, Cramer says he will keep his schedule light and intends to remain in Washington for most of the week. The Republican congressman says he is…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. Kevin Cramer revealing on social media that he suffered a severe concussion, seizure and slight brain bleed on Sunday. Cramer says he slipped on ice at his Bismarck home while walking down a hill to his dock and fell hard. He says he didn’t remember anything from the fall until after arriving at Sanford Health…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Hospital at Home program will serve patients in who live within 25 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area. “There’s only a limited number of in-patient beds in the hospital. So if you can take care of some of these patients at their homes safely, we can open up beds in the hospital for more sicker patients….
Fargo, N.D. (KVRR) — While many may know the risks that cardiovascular disease poses, but you might not know that it’s the number one killer of women. That’s why every year on the first Friday of February people wear red to raise awareness of the dangers that heart disease can pose to women. Part of the lack of awreness stems…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Local News) – As the year 2024 comes to a close, many enjoy looking back at some of the stats accumulated over the past 12 months. Sanford Health is even getting in on the action. The health system has released its top baby names of 2024. For the boys – Oliver continues its dominance. That’s its 4th…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s almost flu season, and Sanford Health wants to make sure that you’re vaccinated. They held a free vaccination clinic at the West Fargo Public Library Wednesday, where people could come to get their flu shots free of charge. Flu season typically peaks from December to February, and it is important to make sure you’re…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A clinical researcher from Sanford Health and the Parkinson’s Foundation have teamed up to host the Moving Day Community Walk this Saturday. It’s a national event every year to support people with Parkinson’s. The foundation raises money from donations to support research to find a cure and help families. This year the event made its way to…
