Author: Emily Welker

Making A Better Marriage: Red River Retrouvaille

Newlywed, long-time loves, or even the divorced can learn a lot about how to reconnect.

Marriage is one of the grand traditions of life here in the region, but like a lot of things worth having, it might only look easy from the outside. That’s where the Fargo Catholic Diocese has your back. Whether you’re a newlywed, a wannabe, an old-time expert or even someone who’s experienced the pain and loss of a divorce, they’re…

Thinking Green: Recycle AND Reuse

Put your creativity to work so the planet doesn't have to.

There’s plenty to be said for recycling, and by now, you’ve probably heard most of it. Saving the earth by saving resources is one of the simplest, easiest things you can do at home to make a difference. We talk about reusing less than recycling, but reusing is just as important. It not only keeps durable goods out of the…

Fargo Fashion Week

Paris, Milan, New York, Fargo.

It’s time for the fall weather to start creeping in, and you know what that means: sprucing up your wardrobe with the latest looks to come down the runway. This morning, we’re bringing the runway right to you. Starting September 5th  and running through the 8th, Fargo fashionistas are taking the city by storm. The 4-day show will feature regional…

Ask Danny: Keeping Your Basement Dry

On- and off-again storms can leave you feeling soggy below stairs.

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…

Melinda’s Garden: Worms

Long thin slimy ones, short fat juicy ones... don't eat them, just let them do their thing.

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…

Tech Tip Today: Bitcoins

Learn a bit about bitcoins.

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…

Pet Connection: Meet Tink

She's small, sparkly, and has a lot to say.

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,…

App of the Week: Gif Maker

You can make one of your very own, in a jiff.

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

Money Talk: North Korea

Will talk of North Korean nukes bust the boom in the stock market?

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…

Thinking Green: Getting Places, Greener

Gas prices go up and down. Here's how to make sure your carbon emissions don't go up too.

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