Author: Emily Welker

App of the Week: Eclipse Safari

This app might just eclipse them all.

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…

Money Talk: Stock Market

Nine days of highs. What does it mean for the future?

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…

Thinking Green: Baby Steps

Step lightly on this beautiful planet we call home.

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…

Ask Danny: How To Get Rid Of Algae On the Roof

That rain's been great for farmers. Not so great for the shingles, though.

Roof maintenance is a major concern in our part of the country, particularly with the beatings they take from wind, rain and snowfall. And now that we’re finally seeing enough rain to report on, it’s time to start talking about how to maintain the integrity of your roof when it starts to look a little green. For more information on…

Melinda’s Garden: Bringing Birds To Your Yard

A milkshake won't do it. Here's what will.

Bringing birds to the yard doesn’t require a milkshake, but you might want to consider some other sweet moves if you want the benefits of both beauty and song on your landscape. Let Melinda Myers bring her moves to teach you how to shake things up in the garden, with this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features

Tech Tip Today: Liquid Sky

Never leave your video game behind again.

It can be tough to get up and walk away from your video game. (And not just because your joints are locked up and muscles atrophied from sitting motionless for so long.) Many computers to run games are expensive and not really portable. Let Francie Black show you how to make that all a thing of the past in this…

App of the Week: Google Trips

You might forget your toothbrush, but you won't forget your reservations.

Going on vacation can become a humbling moment when it comes to confronting your organizational skills – or lack thereof. But while you might find you’ve accidentally packed 10 sweaters and not one single toothbrush, you don’t have to run afoul of confusion over multiple travel reservations. Let Francie Black show you how to keep it all straight in this…

Thinking Green: Lawn Care

It's not easy being green, even in lawn care.

Can you be environmentally conscious while still having a great-looking lawn? You can, but it helps to have some expert know-how. Danny Lipford’s here to help. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Hanging A Heavy Mirror

It can give real impact to your space. Here's how to make sure it doesn't impact the floor.

Investing in a large, heavy statement piece like a mirror can give real oomph to your interiors. Mirrors can set a mood in a room as well as expanding the space visually, making it feel larger without actually increasing your square footage. But that oomph is something you want to stay purely metaphorical. Because if that mirror falls off the…

Weathering The Perfect Storm: What’s To Come In The Ag Industry Economy

Is this the new normal? And if you're not in agriculture, why should you care?

Looking for predictions on how the region’s economy is going to fare in the not–too–faraway future? You might want to talk to an agricultural economics specialist. North Dakota’s growers and ranchers are weathering a perfect storm of rough conditions for turning a profit. The western half of the state is suffering under a serious drought that’s slowly creeping eastward. And…