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A North Dakota medical waste facility says a human torso was delivered to its site and is suing

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Human remains are at the center of tangled litigation involving a major regional health care system and the company contracted to dispose of its medical waste. Monarch Waste Technologies sued Sanford Health and the subsidiary responsible for delivering the health care system’s medical waste, Healthcare Environmental Services, saying the latter “brazenly” deposited a human torso hidden in a…

Athletic trainer charged with sexually assaulting boy makes first court appearance

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Bail is set at $15,000 for a Fargo teacher and athletic trainer charged with felony sexual assault. According to prosecutors, Levi Tande, 36, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old boy while working as an athletic trainer at South High School. Tande is a health sciences teacher at Davies High School and contracts with Sanford Health as a trainer…

Athletic Trainer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault During Summer Sports Program at Fargo South

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health is arrested for sexual assault. In a joint statement from the district and Sanford, Levi Tande was arrested after a student taking part in a summer sports program at South High School reported an inappropriate situation had occurred with Tande. An investigation by the…

Chad Greenway and others participating in Roger Maris All-Star Week

A FULL LIST OF HEADLINING ATHLETES SET TO PARTICIPATE IN ROGER MARIS ALL-STAR WEEK.

FARGO, N.D.– Sanford Health kicks off the annual Roger Maris All-Star Week by promoting health for kids and talking about their efforts in cancer research. Sanford is putting on a week full of events including sports clinics for kids, Roger Maris night at the RedHawks and a celebrity golf tournament. Current Bison football players and Davies Eagles players came out…

Sanford recognizes its employees during Nurses Week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In recognition of Nurses Week, Sanford Fargo hosted a nursing recognition event. This event was held at Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fargo and had over 700 people in attendance. This included nurses and friends of nursing who were nominated by their colleagues that recieved awards. There were eight awards in different categories given throughout the…

Sanford, NDSCS introduce EMS apprenticeship to combat shortage

Sanford Health partners with NDSCS that would pay students for tuition, books and uniforms.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Five students at the North Dakota State College of Science will have an opportunity to earn while they learn through an EMS apprenticeship. The money is coming from Sanford and the partnership with the school has been ongoing for years. Officials are looking at this as a pilot program and an opportunity to see if it…

Sanford announces All-Star Maris Celebrity golf lineup at Swing Training

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Pro wrestling champ Brock Lesnar, Vikings tight end Ben Ellefson and baseball greats Ken Griffey Senior and Goose Gossage are among those who will play in the annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf tournament. Sanford Health announcing the lineup during the kickoff of the inaugural Swing Training fundraiser at Suite Shots in South Fargo. Teams of up…

Volunteers share meaningful experiences with hospice friends

It's National Volunteer Month and Sanford's hospice volunteers shed light on how they impact patients and their families.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Volunteers across the world come in many shapes and sizes with varying skill sets. During National Volunteer Month, Sanford is showing how important hospice volunteers are to families. “We have companionship volunteers that go in and just provide comfort and visits to patients whether that’s playing cards with them or writing letters or just talking. We…