FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Kidney Health is very important because it can impact anyone. The same goes for Margie Erickson. The grandma from Hawley was recovering from heart surgery three years ago when her doctor asked her about her kidney disease. “Well it started three years ago. Didn’t have any symptoms like you normally would expect,” said Erickson. “Then the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in Moorhead identify the young child who died under suspicious circumstances as 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The boy was taken to Sanford early Monday after he was found not breathing at 1502 Belsly Boulevard South in Moorhead. He was later pronounced dead. Police say the boy and his younger sibling had been staying at the address…
FARGO (KVRR) – It is Colon Cancer Awareness month and medical providers want to remind people over 45 that it is important to get yourself checked. But there are other ways to have that done outside of a colonoscopy. “Convenience at doing it in your home allows us to reach more people successfully with the screening. The more people we…
WATERTOWN, S.D (KVRR-KWAT) – Sanford Health recently completed a land acquisition in eastern South Dakota. Sanford purchased just under 10 acres of land in Watertown for approximately $3.5 million. The land was purchased in early January by a limited liability company, which transferred it to Sanford. Sanford currently operates a clinic in Watertown, but does not operate a local hospital….
FARGO (KVRR) – With the warmer weather, more and more people are hitting the streets with their bikes. But it’s important to remember bike safety for you and your children. This includes looking both ways before crossing the road, be aware of moving vehicles and always wear your helmet. “It’s a lot easier to fix another component of the body…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – According to the American Burn Association, burns are in the top 10 causes of unintentional injuries for children from ages of zero to five. With two years and younger at the greatest risk. If your child has a burn, Kailyn Allen at Sanford says you should not pour really, cold water onto it because that can…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This is River Joy. Born into this world at 7 lbs. and 6 oz. at 8:18 a.m. on New Year’s Day. And she is the first baby born at Sanford to ring in the New Year. “She’s a New Year’s princess,” said Garrett Bohannon, River’s dad. “Absolutely amazing and a long time coming. Feeling all her kicks…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) If you had a baby this past year, did your name make the most popular list? Sanford Health releases its top names for 2023. For the third year in a row, Oliver ranked number one for boys. Charlotte is number one for girls. Other boys names are Henry, William and Hudson tie for third, Grayson and Theodore…
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Wahpeton man who was killed in a crash on Highway 75 in Clay County on Friday evening has been identified as 60-year-old Steven Tetzlaff. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at the 60th Avenue intersection in Moorhead Township. Authorities say Tetzlaff crashed into a vehicle driven by 69-year-old Linda Quam of Fargo. He was…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the first feast of the holiday season this week, Sanford Health gives us tips and tricks for a fun and nutritious Thanksgiving. Planning your meals ahead of time is important when considering healthier alternatives. Some options are substituting your typical ingredients in your favorite recipes for low sodium, low fat options. Adding vegetables to receipts…
