Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Peyton Manning Comes to Fargo

There are still tickets left (for now).

It’s the story that’s been making sports fans around the region hyperventilate for an entire week now. NFL legend Peyton Manning is on his way to Fargo to give the Chamber’s 10th Annual Voices of Vision address, and it’s all but guaranteed to be standing-room only. Manning retired from the NFL a few years ago and he’s been spending his…

App of the Week: Flush

Take it with you wherever you go.

Finding your way to the facilities when you’re out and about can be critical to whether or not you enjoy your trip. After all, it’s pretty tough to relax and see the sights when all you can think about is seeing the inside of a ladies’ or mens’ room. Check out the app that’s leaving us flush with excitement over…

Thinking Green: VOCs

You can color us surprised by this story.

This week’s Thinking Green is all about reactions — the chemical kind. And you might have quite a reaction yourself, when you hear the truth about what’s going on in some so-called green paints. Danny Lipford explains how to choose a paint that’s truly free of VOCs in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Fix a Sagging Fence

The latest update in our daily struggle against the forces of gravity.

One of the most annoying things about building projects around the house is when you finish up, thinking you’ve done it perfectly, only to realize some time later that you haven’t. Like building a beautiful fence complete with a great garden gate — that’s suddenly started to sag. Fortunately, Danny Lipford has a fast fix in today’s Ask Danny. Categories:…

Tech Tip Today: Sextortion

Take a moment to talk to your kids about why people online aren't always who they seem.

We’re tackling a pretty heavy topic in this week’s Tech Tip Today, and it might make you uncomfortable to talk to your kid about it. So we’re going to arm you with the info you need. Here’s how you can teach them to protect themselves against sextortion, with the help of Francie Black. Categories: Morning – Features

App of the Week: Picture This

It's bloomin' interesting.

Between the rain and the warm temps, it seems like everything green that can grow and bloom has. In fact – you’re probably seeing a lot of plants outside you’ve never even seen before. Francie Black brings us a fun way to sleuth out the identity of each mystery plant in today’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Tubular Skylights

A way to get natural light indoors that's energy-saving? Totally tubular, dude!

This time of year, we’re finally getting plenty of daylight hours. But how do you maximize the natural light inside your home and still stay energy-efficient? Danny Lipford shines a little light on the subject in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Cleaning Fireplace Soot

A soot solution that suits practically everyone.

It’s been smokin’ hot out there all weekend long. Which is bad enough… until the smokin’ heat gets into your chimney. Find out how to fix fireplace soot to in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

Tech Tip Today: Off the Grid

Terminate your lack of communication options.

It’s hard to imagine going anywhere without our phones these days, let alone going out of town. Then throw in that you’re going out into the wilderness? Cue panic attack, for some of us. But being off the cellular grid doesn’t mean you can’t still stay in touch. Check it out with Francie Black in this week’s Tech Tip Today….

App of the Week: My Lightning Tracker

Because you can't keep Marshall in your pocket when you golf.

Summer severe weather season is upon us, and Marshall and the other meteorologists are going to be pretty busy over the next few weeks. And since they need to keep an eye out over the entire region, we’ve got a way you can get a closer look at risks in your exact location when you’re enjoying outdoor recreation this season….