Author: Emily Welker

Ask Danny: Painting Galvanized Metal

It's feeling like spring out there. Should you spring for sprucing up your home's exterior metal elements?

With the recent weather warmup, you’re probably thinking about making your house beautiful in time for spring and summer entertaining. But when it comes to painting your home’s exterior, do you know what to do with the galvanized metal elements and whether it’s safe to paint them or not? Danny Lipford tackles the beautification process in this week’s Ask Danny….

Woman Delivers Baby in McDonald’s

Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Onions and a Baby on a Bun?

It’s Burger King’s slogan, not McDonald’s — but they might want to consider changing it to “Have It Your Way” after a woman delivered her baby there. The woman went into labor in the bathroom of a McDonald’s in Tuscumbia, Ala. restaurant, receiving a little help bringing the McBaby into the world from one of the store employees — proving…

Tech Tip Today: Organizing Your Inbox

That thing is a disgrace. Clean it up with Francie Black.

We all try to stay on top of them, but emails are a lot like the dust bunnies under the bed — they multiply every time you turn your back. Francie Black has a way to keep your inbox nice and tidy with Tech Tip Today. Too bad she doesn’t do floors. Categories: Morning – Features

Pet Connection: Meet Linus

Adam feels a strange kinship with this dog. He's not sure why.

Linus is a lot like Adam — a giant guy with delightful good manners who just wants to be loved. Laid-back and affectionate, the 4-year-old Harlequin Great Dane is neutered and crate-trained, but as friendly and people-loving as he is, small dogs are not his thing. Check out his live in-studio appearance with 4 Luv of Dog founder Kish Hilmert…

App of the Week: Personalized Valentines

No excuses left.

The good news first: no more standing for hours in the stationary store groaning over the cheesy cards. The bad news: Francie Black has taken away our final excuse for not sending the perfect Valentine to Mom, Grandpa, that girl you see every Monday at Starbucks… all in this week’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features

Get Inspired: Kelly Thompson Opening Reception at Ecce Art Gallery

It's cold out there, people. But art can warm the coldest heart.

Going a little stir-crazy indoors these days? Get yourself downtown. Even on the coldest days, Ecce Art Gallery is a hot spot for arts and entertainment in the Fargo-Moorhead region. Gallery owner Mark Weiler joined us live in-studio to talk about this week’s opening reception featuring Grand Forks artist Kelly Thompson, the Wine About Winter and Sweet Treat Stroll event…

Essentia Fitness: Avoiding Injury

You have to walk before you can run. And stretch before you do both.

It would be great if all we had to do to prepare for a marathon or another major workout was roll out of bed, yank on our sweats and go. But there’s a bit more to it than that, especially if you don’t want to spend the days and weeks after your sudden sprint into fitness nursing an injury brought…

Thinking Green: The Dos and Don’ts of Dryer Lint

Do: Use it for Modeling Clay. Don't: Leave it to Start House Fires.

Dryer lint, of all things, can inspire folks to get mighty creative. Some people even use it as a base for modeling clay. Whatever you do with it, though, don’t leave it in the lint trap for too long. Danny Lipford shows us what to do and what not to do with dryer lint in Thinking Green. Categories: Morning –…

Ask Danny: Ceramic Over Vinyl Tile?

How much of a hassle is it to trade in your vinyl flooring for something a little more chic?

Danny Lipford doesn’t shy from hard work. But he knows you don’t need any more of it around the house, which is why he’s telling us how you can get the maximum impact from the minimum elbow grease when you go to upgrade from your old vinyl flooring. Categories: Morning – Features

Armed and Dangerous Suspect Identified

The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Daniel Michael TwoHearts.

Law enforcement officers are looking for your help finding an armed and dangerous suspect who fired on a North Dakota state trooper during a police chase last night, then stole a car with a baby in it to get away. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Daniel Michael TwoHearts. TwoHearts fired three shots from a 9 mm handgun. Three passengers…