Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

Chill out with some friends for a great cause.

  Had enough of the cold? Believe it not, some people haven’t — and they want you to join them outside. It’s the 27th year in a row lakes are folks are stripping down and plunging in to Big Detroit Lake in the city of Detroit Lakes this weekend for Polar Fest Plunge. Organizers say they have 153 signed up…

Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue at capacity, animals being turned away

"Playing God sucks. That's probably one of the hardest things with this is making those decisions”

ROLLA, N.D. (KVRR) – The severe storm bearing down on the region is putting animal rescue workers in a desperate situation. Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue workers say they’re out of room and being forced to turn animals away. Founder Keith Benning says they have more than 27 adult dogs and more than 40 puppies currently on their waiting list. Turtle…

LIVE: Valentine’s Dinner Ideas from Fargo-Moorhead Eats

Because a well-fed Valentine is a happy Valentine.

By now, we hope you have your dinner plans set for Valentine’s Day. If not, there are some pretty popular options emerging for this evening in the metro. Local foodies from the Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” recommend the “Unicorn Park” offerings at Drekker Brewing. They specialize in noodles and bao and other Asian-influenced dishes. F-M Eats founder Rick Gion suggests…

LIVE: Local Ad Pros Weigh in On Super Bowl Ads

It's some of the best TV you'll see all year.

Local ad makers are weighing in on this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads, and they’re finding a lot to like. Of course, the Scheels ad featuring North Dakota native Josh Duhamel, who’s currently co-starring in “Shotgun Wedding” with Jennifer Lopez, is finding a welcome audience in local viewers. Flint Group’s John Pederson also gives top scores to the Pepsi…

LIVE: Panda Picks Super Bowl Winner

It's Super Bowl panda-monium.

It’s time to “paws” and make a prediction for the big winner on  Super Bowl Sunday. And KVRR is getting some help from the Red River Zoo’s famous red pandas. Panda Pepper came out to share her thoughts with the Morning Show on Giving Hearts Day. Her keepers used “panda candy” to sweeten the deal — which is what they…

LIVE: Adorabowl! Adoptable Athletes Play in Puppy Bowl

These puppies grab for the ball and grab our hearts in the process.

While the Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs have been fine-tuning their strategies for Super Bowl Sunday, these puppies have been working on their housetraining, their sit-stay-come commands, and most importantly, their ability to charm anyone within a football field’s length. 4 Luv of Dog rescue teamed up with Downward Dog Studio to bring these good boys and girls to…

LIVE: Super Bowl Party Decor with Unglued

Fast, fun DIY decor you can do in a couple hours, leaving you leave you plenty of time to take in the game with your guests.

When the athletes on the field are getting their muscles working, it’s time for you to give your creative muscle a workout as well. So we turned to the top coach in town, Ashley Morken of downtown Fargo’s Unglued, for her best ideas on DIY decor for a winning Super Bowl party. She had so many ideas we could barely…

LIVE: Wear Red Day

It's time to get hands-on with your heart health.

February is Heart Month, and this year, awareness is at what may be an all-time high. That’s after the devastating moment on an NFL field when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a cardiac arrest, in front of millions of viewers. That’s why we’re celebrating Wear Red Day once again on the Morning Show, and talking with representatives from…

LIVE: Human Trafficking Film Set In ND

It doesn't just happen in other places.

It’s a crime that’s all too easy to miss even when it’s happening right under our very noses. And now, a filmmaker from New York is shining the spotlight on its presence right here in rural North Dakota. The new film, called “Trapped,” is set to start shooting next month in Linton, North Dakota. It’s based on a firsthand account…

LIVE: Cervical Cancer Month

January's almost finished. Do you have your screening set up yet?

January is cervical cancer month, and if you’re not getting regular exams, you could be putting your life at risk. Cervical cancer is one of those types of cancer that often doesn’t show signs until it’s progressed. And with any cancer, the earlier it’s detected, the better. Anyone with a cervix is at risk, and it is most like to…