Author: Emily Welker

App of the Week: Gift It

If your list is long and your budget has shortcomings.

It’s time for all you would be Santas to be making that list and checking it twice, making sure everyone of your good little boys and girls is getting just what they want this holiday season. Problem is, that gift-giving list can sure add up cost-wise. If your list is longer than your budget can stretch to accommodate, there’s a…

Thinking Green: Real Or Not Real?

Companies are trying to separate you from your green in the name of green.

We all want to live a greener lifestyle, but the companies who promise their products are made with green technologies or with a green mission sometimes don’t deliver. Seems these days, some corporations are more interested in separating you from the green in your wallet than uniting you with a truly green product. Fortunately, there are some ways you can…

Money Talks: Tax Reform Reaction

What a major piece of legislation on the horizon could mean for your investments.

The Republicans in the Senate finally managed to do what the party’s been talking about for so long: pass a whomping-big piece of legislation that will change the financial lives of every single one of us living in the United States. We’re talking about the tax reform bill, of course, and while the House and the Senate versions still have…

In The Spotlight With Bison Illustrated

On hygge, Carson Wentz and robot athletes.

As the Bison edge closer to another potential FCS championship and Carson Wentz’s name is bandied abroad as a possible MVP, it’s pretty busy around the offices of Bison Illustrated around this time of year. But editor Joe Kerlin was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to stop by the KVRR Morning Show to sit down…

Ask Danny: Painting Vinyl Siding

Is it possible? And if you do, how do you maintain it?

If you have vinyl siding on your house and you’re sick of the color, should you go ahead and paint it? More importantly — if you do paint it, what’s the right way to do it? Home improvement expert Danny Lipford gives you a step by step look at the process of painting a home with vinyl siding, and what…

Unity: Live In-studio with the Fargo PD and Rapper DPB

An eight-year friendship that's making new connections all over Fargo.

What started as a friendship 8 years ago has blossomed into new connections between Fargo law enforcement, the art of rap music, and the kids of the Fargo public school system. And now, with the launch of a video called “Unity” Friday night at the Fargo Theatre, you could be making a connection of your own — that between the…

Melinda’s Garden: Seed-Saving

A way to save money and keep your garden green.

It’s about to turn mighty frosty outdoors in the Red River region, but that doesn’t mean the work in the garden is altogether over. If you happen to have saved any seeds from your plants last year, you might want to start thinking about checking them over. And if you want a green garden, as well as green in your…

Tech Tip Today: Amazon Household

What good is hiding the Christmas presents if the kids can see what you bought them on your history?

Your kids (and spouse) may not yet have figured out all your hiding spaces all over the house for the stashed Christmas gifts you got them. But even if they haven’t, what good is hiding gifts from your family if all they have to do to see what they are is to scroll through your browsing history online? Francie Black…

Pet Connection: Meet Lila

Baby, it's cold outside. But this dog will see to it your feet are nice and toasty.

Lila couldn’t have come into the studio at a better time. When all the forecasts are calling for a sudden drop back to normal from our record-setting warmth, one of Lila’s favorite activities is snuggling up with someone to keep them nice and warm. This beautiful 4-year-old mixed breed possibly has some Great Pyrenees in her background, which would explain…

App of the Week: Amazon Price Drops

Make sure you get the best deals for the holiday shopping season.

Cyber Monday is in the rear-view mirror, but more and more companies are extending their deal offerings online through the remainder of the week and through the holiday season. Amazon in particular is known for having a shifting price structure — and it can be hard to keep track of all the products you want for incipient price drops. Francie…