Author: Emily Welker

Tech Tip Today: BACTrack

Stay safe and keep others safe during DUI season.

Last week we told you about a new study that showed just how much booze we Americans drink. If you didn’t see it, here’s a summary: it’s a lot. Turns out, only the U.K. drinks more. If it’s time to cut down, or quit entirely, this week’s Tech Tip can help. Check it out with Francie Black in Tech Tip…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mufasa

Get a pouncing lesson from a true expert -- this adorable puppy.

Whether you call it “pouncing,” or jumping up, it can be a divisive issue for dog owners. Some love it and encourage it in their pets. And some can’t stand it and work hard to rid their dogs of the habit. But when it comes to Mufasa, a six-month-old puppy, it’s hard to resist his pouncing. He’s just that cute….

App of the Week: S’moresUp

School's over for the summer, but responsibilities aren't.

It can be so hard to motivate kids to do stuff they need to do. Heck, it’s hard to motivate ourselves, some days. But now – Francie Black has a way. Give them s’more encouragement than just the reward of a job well done in today’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Scrap Lumber

The trees will thank you.

When you’re talking recycling, you probably think of bottles, cans, maybe some paper products — heck, think about all those Amazon cardboard boxes. But did you ever think of leftover wood? Scrap lumber can be a great option when it comes to building something new from something old. Here’s Thinking Green’s Danny Lipford with more. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: Bioblitz

You'd never guess all the amazing animals and plants we have right in our own backyards.

It’s been said that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet — and, with the vast majority of birds, bees, butterflies and plants you probably never realized we have living right here in the Fargo metro area, that’s pretty much the case. This weekend, there’s a way you can get an introduction to each and every one…

Tech Tip Today: Personal Film Scanners

Some of the best memories -- both the new ones and old ones.

Springtime and summer break time is all about making memories and they give us some of the best opportunities to get great photos of the kids. But they want to see what things were like when you were little too. See how to preserve old photographs with Francie Black in Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features

App of the Week: Sensio

For when "aah, spring" turns into "aah-choo!"

Every year we wait impatiently for the start of spring. Then we start sneezing uncontrollably, and suddenly wonder what the heck we were thinking. Francie Black shows us how to figure out which pesky pollens are ruining your snoot in today’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Recycled Glass

Get a clear view on why recycled glass might be your best bet.

Glass objects can seem really fragile. Yet glass is one of the most recyclable materials around – and the more uses it gets, the more character glass seems to develop. See why old glass can get a new life and a glamorous new look in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: The Jacob Wetterling Documentary

The case that changed childhood forever in our region.

If you’re under 40 and in the upper Midwest, you probably can’t imagine a time before Jacob Wetterling. But no matter how old you are, almost everyone here has felt the reverberations of shock, horror, and fear that went through Minnesota and North Dakota when the 11-year-old boy disappeared, snatched by a stranger at gunpoint, while he and some friends…

Ask Danny: Leaky Gutters

Even minor leaks can wreak havoc on your home.

We’ve had a bit of rain over the weekend and there’s more headed our way. Which means this week’s Ask Danny’s going to come in quite handy. Take advantage of a break in between the sprinkles to figure out if you have any leaks in your gutter system with the help of home improvement expert Danny Lipford. Categories: Morning –…