SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KVRR) – In a letter to employees from CEO Bill Gassen, Sanford Health announces it will lay off an undetermined amount of employees systemwide. The health system says it has worked on renewing focus on delivering exceptional health for the last two years. “This includes new investments to advance the care we provide, closing out programs outside…
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A man who tried to outrun authorities in Beltrami County is taken down by K9 Rip. Deputies tried to stop 33-year-old Dustin Anderson of Bagley around 4:30 in the morning on October 7 for speeding. They chased Anderson for nearly 23 miles through western Beltrami and into southern Clearwater counties at speeds that hit 100…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Psychologists say it’s important to take it seriously, validate the child’s feelings and ask how you can help. Signs they may be bullied include not wanting to go to school or on the bus, being withdrawn, having headaches and stomachaches and being irritable. Psychologists can help advocate for your child…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Flu season is here and it’s important to get your flu shot to make sure you protect others who are immunocompromised, very young or elderly. There’s a new shot given every year since there’s a new strain. Those ages six months and older are eligible. Side effects include redness and soreness at the injection site and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As summer winds down, flu season is on the horizon. Staff with Sanford Health says there haven’t been any indications for an abnormal flu season but they’re always preparing for worst case scenarios. Flu symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms can be very similar. Symptoms to look for are runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and fever. They…
Anders Odegaard/ndcourts.govWARREN, Minn. (KFGO) — A lawyer in Warren, Minnesota, northeast of Grand Forks, has been arrested for assaulting his ex-wife, causing serious injuries. 31-year-old Anders Odegaard is in the Marshall County jail. Formal charges are pending. Police and sheriff’s deputies responded to Odegaard’s home in Warren after a report of a domestic argument. 31-year-old Carissa Odegaard of Grand Forks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This month is the 10-year anniversary of Sanford Health’s first transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Doctors say it’s a game changer in the world of cardiology. We spoke to to a woman who’s caught her second wind of life after the procedure and the cardiologist who helped her through. Virginia MacKinnon of Bemidji is approaching 90-years-old and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – On Friday, Sanford Health will begin administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children ages six months to four years. A doctor from Sanford health says it’s one tenth of the adult dose of the Pfizer vaccine. She says the Pfizer vaccine is 80 percent effective at preventing hospitalizations and death. Three shots are recommended for kids under…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Medical officials say to avoid staying in the sun more than 30 minutes at a time, doing so could lead to heat exhaustion and other heat based illnesses. Some symptoms to watch for are confusion, slurred speech, profuse sweating or lack of sweat, nausea, vomiting or very high body temperature. They say the elderly and young…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Roger Maris’ son Kevin hosts a youth baseball clinic as part of Roger Maris All-Star Week. Events like these are to promote one of Fargo’s most famous sons’ passion for improving kids’ development through sports. The Maris family and Sanford Health are working to teach children the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership and building confidence. “It’s…
