Danny Lipford is bringing us an important message this morning. Sure, he always does, in relaying tips and tidbits about how making better choices in the products and habits in your life can improve the health of our planet. But this time, he’s explaining how in this particular example the health of the planet affects your health, directly. Check it…
The holidays are upon us. Happy Rosh Hashanah, everyone! But just as the leaves suddenly change from green to gold, so too does your lazy summer turn to a busy fall schedule filled with family members visiting for the holidays from out of town. Help your bathroom vanity look its best with a look at what kinds of materials work…
If you have a toddler, chances are she or he is the light of your life. And MSUM astronomers are here to help your little star sparkle with excitement to learn about the wonders of space. This weekend, the new program “Twinkle Tots” is on at the MSUM Planetarium for the very smallest scientists in your family, where kids 3…
If you’re growing tomatoes and petunias in your garden, better enjoy them while you can. Overnight frosts are coming soon, and after about two more weeks, they’ll be here to stay. And we don’t think you’re up for covering up your tomatoes every single night through the month of October. Why not consider installing something extra-hardy in their place instead?…
If you’ve followed any of our reporting on our military veterans in the region then you know much of the country – from VA wait times to homelessness rates – is in crisis mode when it comes to taking care of them. Nut now – a new Google feature is helping to make life a little more livable for our…
Yogi is one smart little cookie, smart enough so that you’d probably better keep an eye on the laundry basket while he’s around. The 1-year-old Shi Tzu mix came to Diamond in the Ruff rescue after his owner died, and among his many charming and goofy attributes is a certain nonchalance about hosiery ownership. That is, he steals your socks…
If you rely most of the day on communicating — for work or play — through your smartphone, you probably already know it won’t let you send the big files through text or email. Here’s a way to send even video via text in today’s App of the Week, with Francie Black. Categories: Morning – Features
When it comes to saving the environment, we’re all greater than the sum of our parts. After all, just one person recycling maybe won’t amount to much. But when you get all of us throwing all our recyclables into the bin, you get some great recycled products made out of it, and a healthier planet too. Composite wood is a…
As the weather creeps in ever-colder as summer gives way to fall, your windows and doors will be shut tight. And that means proper ventilation in the house is going to be at a premium in the weeks and months to come. Don’t let the air in your bathroom stagnate — keep the air clear and moisture-free with the right-size…
Travel experts are bracing themselves for a busy weekend out on the roads this Labor Day. The unofficial end of summer combined with predictions of pleasant weather, the return of students for the new semester, the beginning of tailgating, a three-day weekend, and an expected dip in gas prices means travelers are likely to be out on the roads in…
