We here in the Red River Valley region are no strangers to flooded basements. But since we escaped the spring thaw without a major flood, you’d think we wouldn’t have to worry about water in the basement, no? Turns out, yes we do. One good soak and if your landscaping isn’t set up right, you can get a major deluge…
We’ve all heard the children’s song about going out into the garden and eating some worms. But as gross as that idea is, worms themselves are actually pretty beneficial. They’re natural soil turners and their castings can provide great fertilizer for your plants. You can even buy worm poop or “tea” commercially that’s rated very highly as plant food. Let…
By now, you’ve probably heard of bitcoins, and even if you’re not too into news stories about alternative means of currency and trade, you’ve probably guessed from the name that they’re a way of paying for things. But what, exactly, are bitcoins, and how do you learn to use them if you want to be part of what some are…
Tink the rat terrier and her volunteer, Cheryl McGetrick of Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue, stopped by the KVRR Morning Show studios and helped light up a live interview with Emily Welker for this week’s Pet Connection. Tink is tiny, but she’s a grown-up, at about 3 years old and counting. 3 is squarely in adult territory for dogs,…
However you say it, (is it Jiff, or Giff? we won’t judge) it’s one of the best ways to add a little extra flavor to your Facebook and text messages. Gifs are great, but you have to know how to make them. That’s where Francie Black comes in, with this week’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features
The saber-rattling between the North Korean leader and the United States may have rattled political nerves around the world, but does it shake the stock market? And if so, what does it mean for your investments? Legacy Wealth Management’s Brady Brunsvold sat down live in-studio with Emily Welker on the KVRR Local Morning Show to talk about North Korea’s effects…
Gas prices are bouncing up and down these days, but one thing remains the same: you have to make that morning commute every weekday. Now, there’s a way you can make that commute a little more earth-friendly in spite of your gas-powered daily pilgrimage. Let Danny Lipford show you how in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features
It’ll be all eyes on the skies come the last week of August, when a celestial event dubbed the Great American Eclipse dominates the heavens above North America. You’ll need to be in specific parts of the U.S. outside the Red River Valley Region in order to see the total eclipse. But since you can see the vast majority of…
Stock watchers are wondering what the nine days of highs mean for the future of trading and investments. Is it time for a correction of the highs, or are we looking at more of the same? And what do both scenarios mean for dealing with our 401ks? Paul Meyers, Financial Adviser at Legacy Wealth Management, sat down with Emily Welker…
Getting green is all about taking small steps that add up to something big in terms of its impact on the environment. And let’s face it, it’s easier to start small when you start something new. So why not start today, with a baby step that could be the first one on a journey toward a greener planet? Danny Lipford…
