Author: Emily Welker

Ask Danny: Leaky Gutters

Whether it's snow or rain, into every gutter a little precip must fall.

It seems like the spring thaw is finally upon us. But even if our late-season snowstorms haven’t altogether stopped, we’re sure to get some precip coming our way, and whether it falls as rain or snow, it’s headed straight for your house’s gutters. Danny Lipford gives us a quick tip on how to spot and repair leaks in your home’s…

LIVE: Roberts Commons Opens In Downtown

The new mixed-use space that's uniting the downtown community under one roof.

It’s finally here. Roberts Commons, the new, mixed-use property in the heart of downtown Fargo that marries a 400-space public parking garage with apartments, retail, restaurants and more is open for business after 3-plus years in the planning. Of course, that’s not to say that the scaffolding is down yet. Workers are putting the finishing touches on many of the…

Thinking Green: Mold

The kind of green you don't want.

It’s not just green, mold. It comes in a wide array of colors, each one more alarming than the last — green, pink, and maybe the most disturbing of all, black. And mold can sometimes creep in where you least expect or want it to, all around the home To keep your surroundings fresh and green — as in environmentally…

LIVE: Money Talks: Volatility on Wall Street

What's causing these wild swings, and what it means for your money.

It’s been a long time since we saw anything like these wild ups and downs in the financial sector. First, there are the whispers of a looming trade war with China over President Trump’s threats of up to $100 billion in tariffs and their possible retaliation on a host of American-made products including soybeans, pork and other specialties of North…

LIVE: Holy cow!!!! There’s a cow in the studio.

Learn all about dairy cows with the help of NDSU's Animal Science Program.

Mooove over, Emily and Adam — you’re about the share the camera and the studio with someone much, much cuter. It’s National Farm Animal Day, and we couldn’t think of a better way to learn all about the critters that much of the Red River Valley pour their heart and soul into than from the folks at the NDSU Animal…

Ask Danny: Cleaning Stainless Steel

Make sure your stainless steel lives up to its name.

Spring thaw may be finally on its way, and with the melt we’ll be getting mud, mud and more mud. And that means you’re going to need every single spring cleaning tip you can get your hands on. Make sure your stainless steel is going into spring living up to its squeaky-clean name with home improvement expert Danny Lipford in…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Barrett

He and his buddy Rayden are a package deal -- two for the price of none!

He couldn’t be a less grumpy old man if he tried, aside from his age. Barrett, a 12-year-old chihuahua-pomeranian cross, visited the KVRR Morning Show studios with Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter to talk with Emily Welker, but he left his best buddy to sleep in. That’s 10-year-old Raylen, a beagle who goes everywhere Barrett goes. The bonded pair…

Tech Tip Today: Remove Info From Google

Search yourself. Do you really want all that personal data out there?

Data privacy is on everyone’s mind these days, and a simple self-search of Google can be a real-eye opener. Thanks to databases that look through public documents for your identity, your home address, private phone number, and all kinds of other alarmingly personal data can be disconcertingly easy to find online. Let Francie Black walk you through the steps to…

LIVE: Move More Month

Your dog and your heart will thank you.

In spite of the spectacularly crummy weather, there’s one sure-fire way to inspire yourself to get out and get some fresh air and exercise this spring. The American Heart Association is encouraging all of us to move more, because April is move more month. The AHA says new evidence suggests there may be few better ways to get yourself moving…

App of the Week: MyPermissions

Put your social media info on lockdown.

Facebook and other social media sites are garnering a lot of scrutiny these days, and not just from the feds. Almost all of us are going over our publicly available personal data with a fine-tooth comb after the data breach from Cambridge Analytica. But since so much of the information in that case is still developing, how can you know…