Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Transgender Cultural Competency Training

Hearing each other without hurting each other.

Transgender issues used to be all but impossible to talk about. Now, they’re at the forefront of a lot of issues and news stories. But that hasn’t necessarily made the conversation about — and with — transgender folks any easier for many of us, whether we’re having them in the workplace, around the neighborhood or with our friends and families….

Thinking Green: Powered by Crank

The power of crankiness, revealed.

It’s time for another thinking green this morning – and that means it’s time for us to get cranky. But not because we know you’ve been wasting energy around the home. Danny Lipford has the news about saving energy costs, saving the planet and maybe even saving yourself some serious problems during a natural disaster or other emergency in this…

Ask Danny: Cleaning Stainless Steel

Get ready for spring with some spring cleaning.

The melt is finally on. And underneath all that snow that’s piled up out there, there lurks a lot of mud, garbage and grime waiting to be exposed. In the meantime, you can make your indoors spotless while you wait for the snow to finish melting. Home improvement expert Danny Lipford shows us how to have stainless steel without a…

Tech Tip Today: Snap 3D

Stay entertained while you're stuck indoors.

What with today’s storm shutting down the interstate and making roads outside town darn near impossible to get anywhere on, we’re facing a lot of downtime indoors trying to keep ourselves from going stir crazy. Fortunately – the Morning Show is here to help. Francie Black has a way to turn the movies on your smartphone into a 3D experience…

LIVE: Moorhead Roof Collapse

No injuries in the latest round of roof failures as structures are overwhelmed by snow load.

MOORHEAD — It’s been a series of roof collapses for businesses, homes and garages in the region. This morning, roof failure struck a homeowner’s garage shortly before sunrise. This, as our latest storm shuts down interstate travel from Fargo to Bismarck and north to the Canadian border. KVRR was live at the scene of the latest collapse.   Categories: Morning –…

App of the Week: Google Live Transcribe

Free yourself up to take in more info without taking notes.

Keeping good notes is a lifesaver for a lot of us. But writing everything down when someone’s telling you can feel like a real chore, and a distraction, when you’d rather just listen. Free yourself up to pay close attention without taking notes in today’s App of the Week with Francie Black. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Post-Consumer Recycling

Make sure our recycling has a place to go.

We’re seeing a lot of stories these days about the future of recycling and whether our recyclables will still have a market in the near future. Simply put, if it’s not profitable and practical, there’s no reason for manufacturers to take them. This week, we’re finding out how you can help make sure the recycling movement doesn’t run out of momentum….

Ask Danny: Water Bills

It can be a draining experience.

  An increase in your water bill isn’t just something that costs you your hard-earned cash. It can also be a sign of something not working properly around the home. Home improvement expert Danny Lipford gives us advice on how to keep your savings from running right down the drain in this week’s Ask Danny.   Categories: Morning – Features

Tech Tip Today: Scan My Photos

Don't let your precious memories get washed away.

It’s not fun to think about, but the recent rise in significant flood chances this spring mean it’s time to get prepared. And when it comes to your precious old photos, they’re an irreplaceable part of your personal history that’s all too easy to damage in a disaster. Don’t rely on luck to preserve your old photos. Francie Black shows…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Aster

A fragile flower who's survived a lot.

It’s been said the strongest flower is one that blooms in adversity. (Actually, it was Mulan’s dad that said it.) But it’s often true, and it’s Aster the chihuahua mix is a beautiful example of it in real life. She came to 4 Luv of Dog rescue as an owner surrender with some serious health issues, ones her owner couldn’t…