Author: Emily Welker

Tech Tip Today: What Does Google Know About Me?

There's more to it than just googling yourself.

You’ve probably googled a old friend or a potential date, you’ve almost certainly googled a potential employer, and chances are you’ve also googled yourself. But what else does Google know about you? And can you have some influence on it? Let Francie Black show you, in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features

Bear Protection From the Family Pooch

Is your family dog this brave? Check out the amazing video.

It’s backyard recreation season all across the country, and here in bear country, it’s not unusual to see a black bear or two wander into our neighborhoods. What IS unusual is the behavior of this family dog in the San Gabriel Valley in California, who stepped up to the task of protecting his family’s property from one furry intruder. Check…

App of the Week: Freeprints Photobooks

Did you forget Mother's Day is this week? Here's a way to make mom a gift that's full of great memories.

Did you remember to get something nice for your mom this Mother’s Day? If you’re still stewing about what to get her — or worse, forgot the fact that Mother’s Day is this Sunday — Francie Black is here to rescue you. Check out an app that will help you whip up a nifty gift in no time in this…

Thinking Green: Shedding Light on LEDs

Danny Lipford weighs the pros and cons.

LEDs have come to dominate the home lighting section at many hardware stores — for everything from your outdoor security lighting to your Christmas displays, they’re a powerhouse in the lighting industry. But are they worth the cost? Danny Lipford breaks it down for us in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Bathroom Vent Fan Size

Don't get caught with a fan that's too small. That just blows.

When you’re trying to pick the right size fan for your bathroom vent, it’s important to get one that’s big enough for your needs. That can require a little bit of math. Let Danny Lipford show you how to crunch the numbers so you don’t get stuck with a fan that isn’t up to the job. Categories: Morning – Features

Cinco de Mayo: Myths Vs. Facts

It's not Mexican Independence Day, folks.

For many of us north of the border, Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to eat all the guacamole we want as we celebrate Mexican heritage. But it’s not all salsa and chips to people with real Mexican heritage. Emily Welker sat down live in-studio with Baja-born Fargo-Moorhead resident Alfredo Carballo-Natera to talk where Cinco de Mayo comes from,…

Tech Tip Today: Removing Apps

They're so much fun! But they do slow things down.

We love to tell you all about the latest, coolest apps each weekday morning, but with too many on one computer or device, they can slow things down and and even run down your battery. Francie Black explains the best way to remove an app in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: Morning – Features

Pet Connection: Meet Jasmyne

Talk about windows to the soul -- her personality is as sweet and goofy as her gaze.

There’s really no way to say it — her pictures just don’t do Jasmyne justice. Soft-spoken, soft-furred, and with a soft, goofy, slightly-cross-eyed gaze, Jasmyne the cat charmed everyone on the set of the KVRR Morning Show. She came in to visit live in the studio with Emily Welker and Ryan Keel of Diamond in the Ruff pet rescue, and…

App of the Week: Picmonkey

When it comes to photo editing programs, it's a jungle out there.

When you’re searching for the right photo editing program through all the welter of options out there, it can make you feel like Dr. Livingstone hacking his way through the jungle — in the dark, and a little confused. Let Francie Black help you find your way as she introduces you to Picmonkey’s new mobile option in this week’s App…