Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: ND’s new U.S. Attorney prepares to retry penalty phase of Rodriguez trial

Mac Schneider's in the top spot at Fargo's federal courthouse.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based attorney and longtime politician Mac Schneider was tapped about a year ago by President Joe Biden to serve at the U.S. Attorney for the state of North Dakota. Now that he’s been confirmed, Schneider is taking the reins at Fargo’s federal courthouse with the help of a team of longtime federal prosecutors there. He came…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eevie

She's not actually a puppy, although you might think this pint-sized sweetie-pie is at first.

Eevie might be small in stature, but she’s probably the biggest flirt in the entire F-M metro area. Even though she’s never met you before, she’ll likely greet you with enthusiastic tail wags, an offer for a hug, even a kiss or a friendly little nibble on your chin. She’s a mix of blue heeler/Australian cattle dog, and she’s got…

LIVE: Major Changes to MN Elections Laws

Steve Simon's taking a tour of Minnesota to find out what voters think went right and went wrong this last election cycle.

Minnesota’s Secretary of State is looking to overhaul some of the state’s election laws ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. Steve Simon says the long lines we saw at the polls in the metro were repeated at polling places throughout the state. Simon says it’s time to start streamlining the voting process, so it makes it easier for everyone’s vote…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Carly

She's a lady AND a tiger.

  They call her tiger, but in spite of her coat, this week’s Pet Connection is all dog. A lot of dog, in fact. Her name is Carly, and she comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog in the metro. She was given up by her owner, and the shelter volunteers believe she’s an American bulldog mix, possibly with…

LIVE: Give United

It's cold outside. Give the gift of a home this holiday season.

Do you ever really need a reason to buy donuts and dog treats? Today, you’ve got another one. United Way of Cass-Clay is raising money to help homeless kids in the region through their “Give United” campaign. They estimate there are around 200 kids living homeless in the metro each night. Some live with their families. Others are on their…

Pet Connection: Meet Jude

Remember to let him into your heart.

Since we only have an hour on the Morning Show instead of our usual two hours, this week’s Pet Connection is a short one. But that’s okay, because this week’s pet is a very short horse. His name is Jude and he’s dang near irresistible. He’s saddle-trained, and very bright. However, he was left pretty much to his own devices…

LIVE: Concordia Christmas Concert Returns

Crunch time for concert setup.

It’s one of the most spectacular sounds and sights of the season. And it’s coming back full strength for the first time since the pandemic. Concordia College is in the final stages of preparation for its annual Christmas concert. It’s now in its 96th year. The concert features nearly three hundred student singers, in three separate choirs, plus a full…

LIVE: Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus Christmas Concert

The pandemic might have kept them away, but our old friends from the FMGMC are back and sounding better than ever.

  The Morning Show got a visit from some old friends to kick off our Merry Morning holiday season coverage. The Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus stopped by the studio to give us a sneak preview of their upcoming Christmas concert, “Christmas Soup.” The group’s seen a number of changes since the pandemic struck. First, they had to scale way, way…

LIVE: Expert Tips For Tackling The Toughest Thanksgiving Tasks

We're about to come to grips with the biggest mess of all.

It’s probably something you’ve been putting off… and for good reason. This time of year, between making pies, holiday breads, cakes, stuffing, and of course that great big turkey, your oven is probably getting quite a workout. And, like most of us after a workout, it’s a bit of a mess. But this year, cleaning experts in the region are…

LIVE: Starting the Holiday Season at the Jasper Hotel

Events to light up your holiday season.

The holiday season is officially getting started in downtown Fargo Tuesday night. And downtown’s Jasper Hotel is getting in on the action with a group of activities set around Tuesday night’s holiday tree lighting in Broadway Square. It can get a little cold waiting around outdoors for the 32-foot-tree to be lighted. So they’re holding carriage rides and selling hot…