Author: Emily Welker

Tech Tip Today: Twitter Promote Mode

Sneak ahead of the competition in the Twitter game.

Some of us are tweeting masters. Others are — well, we’re still honing our game. Hey — we can’t all be the President, right? But there is a sneaky little way you can sneak ahead in the race to earn Twitter points that will let your tweets get featured faster than the competition. Let Francie Black show you what you…

Ask Danny: Saving On Energy Costs

Your bank account may be thin post-holidays, but make sure your insulation isn't.

With the dangerous cold snap that’s settled in through the region and much of the rest of the United States, it’s never been more important than now to make sure your home is energy-efficient. Not only will it keep the deadly cold outside where it belongs, it’ll also save you money. Find out if your insulation needs an extra layer…

Tragedy At Christmastime: A Family Speaks Out

Don't let what happened to them happen to you.

  A family of six from Pelican Rapids is speaking out this morning after losing their father in a terrible accident — one they’re hoping other families can avoid, thanks to their efforts to spread the word about car repair safety. Jake Arntson, 33, was killed December 14th when the car he was working on collapsed on top of him….

Pet Connection: Meet Murr

He's worth all the gold and frankincense in the world.

Okay, so they don’t spell it the same as the Biblical gifts the three wise men gave to baby Jesus — frankincense, gold and myrrh. But big kitty Murr is a treasure in his own right. Murr was rescued as a stray from the pound by Homeward Animal Rescue. And since Homeward’s Heather Klefstad has a lot of upper-body strength,…

Tech Tip Today: Online Help With Depression

Holiday stress is sometimes just the tip of the iceberg.

We’re all familiar with the stresses of the holiday season — but sometimes, the emotional pressures of the holidays can lead to more serious problems. Depression around the holidays is real, and it can be isolating. Fortunately, there’s a new trend in connecting people digitally with resources to help them out. When you need someone to talk with, they’re just…

Ask Danny: Bathroom Ventilation

There may be no room in the house more important for fresh-air flow.

It’s the holidays. You have guests coming over. Some of them are staying, all of them are celebrating, and your bathroom is getting a workout like it’s never gotten before. What with the extra showers, many flushes, and more-or-less constant hand-washing, your bathroom really needs its proper ventilation. Make sure you’ve got it ventilated the right way with home improvement…

The Last Jedi: Live At The Theaters

It's been packed nonstop since the first show. But we got in for the scoop.

It’s the movie most of the region, it seems, has been waiting for. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” featuring the return of Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher’s (presumably) final performance before her death this time last year as Princess Leia opened Thursday evening to audiences here in the metro and across the country. The Century 10 Theaters…

The First Day of The Last Jedi

We check in with superfans from the region to find out if it lives up to the hype.

The critics are calling it the first truly great Star Wars film. The fans have been lining up for days. The theaters in the Red River Valley are showing it on nonstop rotation. There’s just one catch if you haven’t bought your tickets yet to see “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” yet: you probably won’t be able to get in…

Melinda’s Garden: Seed Starting

Save some money and start something green indoors.

It’s one of the most rewarding processes of the gardening cycle: starting seeds to grow full-grown plants to install later in your garden. But unlike starting seeds in the yard, it’s not as simple as putting them in the dirt and keeping them moist. There are a few tricks to seed-starting you need to know if you want it to…

Pet Connection: Meet Tesha

This old girl is learning some new tricks -- like how to get around on three legs.

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Not Tesha, that’s for sure. The 8-year-old German Shepherd is recovering from a recent amputation of her right forelimb. While a lot of us would feel pretty sorry for ourselves after facing such a huge medical ordeal, Tesha’s sweet personality has come through her surgery intact. After all, it’s better…