Author: Emily Welker

Pet Connection: Meet Oliver

He has a subtle sparkle all his own.

Diamond In The Ruff pet rescue can sure spot a gem when they see one. This week’s Pet Connection Thursday was a particular treat for the Morning Show’s Emily Welker, because Diamond’s Ryan Keel brought in her very favorite kind of dog to visit with us live in-studio — the kind of dog that’s a little shy at first, but…

Tech Tip Today: Make Room On Your Phone

Without deleting apps and photos.

It seems like these days there’s nothing a smartphone can’t do, and consequently, we’re doing more than ever on them. But with that advantage comes the disadvantage of continually running out of room on your phone. What do you do to make room without sacrificing apps you love to use, or photos that you want to keep? Francie Black has…

App of the Week: Passwords

How else can you keep track of them all?

Between all the things you need a password for, and all the prompts that seem to ask you to change and update them every few weeks or so, it can feel like navigating an obstacle course every time you log on to your bank account, Netflix or health care file online. Some days, it seems like a miracle you can…

Northern Lights Council: Boy Scouts of America

Recruiting your kid for fun, badges, life-saving lessons and more.

Fall is nearly upon us, and there may be no better time of year to get your kids outdoors and enjoying life in the Upper Midwest than in the fall season. The folks at the Northern Lights Council of the Boy Scouts of America are starting their recruitment campaign now, and KVRR’s Morning Show welcomed District Coordinator Kevin Mehrer live…

Money Talks: What’s Ahead For September

After an up-and-down August, what can you expect in the stock market?

August had its highs — lots of them — in the world of finance, but as the month went on things got pretty intense. North Korea butted heads with the U.S. and many of our allies, and Hurricane Harvey hit Houston and with it, the oil refineries on the Gulf Coast, affecting gas prices. It made for an interesting time…

Thinking Green: Home Maintenance

Maintain your home's appliances, as well as the health of the planet.

Worrying about your home’s well-being is pretty natural; after all, it’s where you live. So why is it we don’t always worry so much about the well-being of the planet? It’s where we live, too. It turns out that maintaining your home and its appliances in good working condition can go a long way toward maintaining the planet, too. Check…

Ask Danny: Crawl Space Insulation

It's a little space that can cost you big bucks if you don't insulate.

It’s not one of the areas of your home you probably think about often. And since you likely spend even less time hanging out in it than you do thinking about it, who would think it’s important to insulate your crawl space? Danny Lipford would, that’s who. Check out this story about why insulating this little-considered part of your home…

Melinda’s Garden: Small-Space Composting

(De)compose yourself. We know you're ecstatic to hear that can you can compost in a tiny spot.

Composting is something both serious gardeners and the environmentally-conscious swear by. It lets you put your kitchen and yard waste to good use, keeps green matter out of the landfill, and improves your soil conditions and with it, the health of your plants and yield from your garden. Win-win, right? Except for some gardeners who think they can’t get on…

Tech Tip Today: Liquid Sky

A cloud gaming system.

We’re all about getting your game on here at KVRR, what with the start of Bison football season Saturday. But if that kind of game doesn’t get you in gear, how about checking out Liquid Sky? It’s a cloud gaming system that eliminates the need for an elaborate setup to let you take your game on the go. Check in…

App of the Week: Back-To-School Apps

Give your kids the edge in school with these education-based apps.

It’s back to school with most of the kids in the Red River Valley, and if you’re going to fork them over for two-thirds of the day, you’re going to want to make sure they’re getting the most out of all that time they spend at school. Francie Black can help. Check out these apps that can help make your…