Author: Emily Welker

Ask Danny: Choosing Gutters

The precip's far from over this season.

The snow that’s been gathering on our rooftops from last week and now today’s fresh snow is going to start melting soon if it warms up the way the Morning Show’s Marshall Downing called for in his forecast. And that means if your gutters need a refresh — you need to start planning. Home improvement expert Danny Lipford shows you…

Melinda’s Garden: Pumpkin, Gourd or Squash?

To-may-to, to-mah-to's been settled. Now we take on the big guys.

In spite of the snow outside, we’re still technically in fall. And a pumpkin display for the porch is pretty sturdy when it comes to withstanding the cold — not to mention it adds a great pop of color for Thanksgiving gatherings. But is that lovely object delighting your eye a pumpkin, a squash or a gourd? They’re all gourd-geous…

Tech Tip Today: Lost Phone Security

Don't let your personal info get found with your phone.

If you step foot out the door without your phone and realize it’s missing, there’s almost nothing like that sense of panic when you realize it’s not right there where you need it. Not just because you can’t get to the info you need ….but because maybe somebody else could. Francie Black shows us how to protect your phone’s privacy…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mighty Mouse

Here he comes to save the day! (Or at least, save your feet from getting cold.)

Call him an incognito superhero. This little dog, a miniature pinscher named Mighty Mouse, makes a big noise against intruders but could more or less snuggle up in your pocket with the right introductions. The four-year-old min-pin came to Diamond in the Ruff rescue after his owner died recently. They, in turn, brought the little guy in to join the…

LIVE: Newsies at Moorhead High School

A Broadway show after our own hearts.

We admit it, we’re a little biased: when it comes to a show about news, we here at the Morning Show are all in. And that’s why the Morning Show’s Emily Welker was so tickled to welcome live in-studio the young performers of Moorhead High School to give us a little song-and-dance about an incredible news story. “Newsies” focuses on…

App of the Week: Musitude

A little music always improves the attitude.

If you’ve ever thought musicians have a real attitude, you might be right. After all, they can read in a language less than a third of people in the world can. But now, you can read it too – thanks to a new app. Francie Black shows us how Musitude can give you attitude too, in today’s App of the…

Thinking Green: Green Furniture

This kind of green will fit with your color scheme, we promise.

Picking out furniture for your house is a balancing act between cost, looks and function. But did you know there’s a new, hidden benefit you might want to consider adding to the balancing act? Danny Lipford shows us how you can select the most environmentally friendly options for your furniture in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: South-facing Windows

Making life indoors comfortable all winter long.

When it comes to controlling heat energy around the home — whether that’s setting it at a comfortable level or reducing energy loss — there’s no time quite so critical as winter. And windows are often the biggest culprits. Home improvement expert Danny Lipford shows us how to check make sure your windows are winners instead of a wreck for…

Melinda’s Garden: Colorful Foliage Containers

With the leaves off the trees, we need some color in the garden.

This time of year, when almost all the leaves are off the trees, you need a way to get some color into your garden. Let Melinda Myers show you how to extend the colorful leaf season in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features

Tech Tip Today: Alexa Homework

Because sometimes moms and dads could use a little hint, too.

We’ve still got a ways to go on the calendar, and a lot of tests, until school lets out for winter break. And that means lots of homework and studying for moms and dads to help with. Turns out you have a secret weapon for homework help right there in your home. Francie Black shows us how to use Alexa…