Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Outgrowing their Kennels

WEST FARGO — Fans of the FM Kennel Club are going to have to find their way to a new location soon. That’s because they’ve outgrown their old space and are moving to a bigger facility on Fargo’s north side. Kennel club officials are getting ready for the move amid last-minute preps for their annual All-Breed dog show at the…

LIVE: More Measles Vaccine Clinics for Fargo-Cass

FARGO — Fargo-Cass Public Health is hoping for more turnout at their second walk-in measles vaccine clinic Tuesday. They scheduled tonight’s after the first clinic only drew in thirty people seeking the shot. That was a morning event. The second is during afternoon and evening hours, in the hopes of serving people who can’t get away until after school or…

LIVE: Making Time for Women’s Mental Health

FARGO — We’re midway through May and that means it’s time to talk about school wrapping up and the start of summer break. And you might not realize it, but that often means for the women in your life, summertime is anything but a vacation. Children are home from school or attending various day camps. Grandparent visits need to be…

LIVE: Going Global at the International Potluck

MOORHEAD — Outdoor grilling season will have to wait another few days, with the rain moving in. But the folks at the International Potluck have you covered. The monthly gathering that invites you to sample the cuisine and cultures of your neighbors here in the metro is set for Tuesday, May 20th, and you’ll also get to shop the Global…

LIVE: Growing Concerns with the New Farm Bill

FARGO — North Dakota farmers are fresh off the plane from Washington, D.C. after a weeklong trip asking Congress to pass a farm bill to offset the pressures faced by their industry. As part of it, they want SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, to be preserved, to help American families improve their food-buying power in the face of…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Viktor

FARGO — Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he’s won out over a very tough experience and he’s ready for his furever home. While everyone else was celebrating the holiday, poor Viktor spent it recuperating. That’s because he had a firework blow up in his face and got injured. Fortunately, he’s made…

LIVE: Happy Bodies, Happy Minds for Young Girls

FARGO — It’s a 5K that’s being billed as the biggest public event yet for a local nonprofit that aims to make young girls’ minds happy and healthy, by encouraging their bodies to do the same. The BIO Girls “Find Your Kind” 5K is coming up Wednesday, May 14th, and they’ve already got more than 700 runners registered. Program participants…

LIVE: All Aflutter Over the Great Migration

FARGO — Spring recreation season is well underway and that means it’s time to get outside and explore the region’s hidden charms. And for this one, all you have to do is look up. Baltimore orioles, even rarer species like the glossy ibis and winged warblers are on their way through our region right now, part of the spring mass…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Rigatoni

FARGO — Talk about a treat for Pet Connection Thursday. Rigatoni the black lab bounced into the studios with a smile as big as his heart and quite a story to share. The seven-year-old senior citizen is getting a new leash on life, having dropped more than 20 pounds from his original 113-pound status since arriving at the 4 Luv…

LIVE: Taking F.A.S.T. Action for Stroke Survival

FARGO — May is Stroke Awareness Month, and there’s a new online tool that could help you spot the signs. The American Stroke Association is teaming up with Sanford Health to present an online, interactive “F.A.S.T.” site. It stands for “Face Drooping,” “Arm Weakness,” “Speech Difficulty,” and “Time to Call 911.” The online tool uses audio and video examples to…