Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Pop Expo

FM Comic-con explodes into a new, even bigger event.

Are you looking for a pop of fun to make your weekend a great one? Comic-con is merging with two other entertainment entities in the metro this year to become “Pop Expo.” The pop culture and comic book convention officially turned twelve years old this year, so organizers decided they wanted to broaden its reach. Organizer Tony Tilton said they’re…

CoreCon And Shellback Tech

Gearing up to support a great cause at this year's CoreCon.

This year’s CoreCon is shaping up to be a fun one, and one of the best parts is the charity the pop culture convention is featuring this year. Shellback Tech is the brainchild of war veteran Travis Peacock. He started it 4 years ago in the region. The program builds free gaming systems for disabled veterans and first responders. Peacock…

LIVE: BCBS ND and The “Tag 5” Corporate Challenge

Tag -- you're it.

Spring racing season is getting closer. And now, you can put some spring in your step, and in some deserving kids’, by using the the power of social media. Blue Cross Blue Shield is asking us, and our colleagues, to join the “Tag 5” Corporate Challenge in the  BNSF Railway Friday Night 5K at the Essentia Marathon coming up next…

Thinking Green: Bottled Water

Let us wash away your worries about the environment.

We’re not going to bottle up our feelings about it anymore: bottled water can add a lot of plastic waste to the environment. So water you waiting for? Learn all about bottled water’s effect on the planet in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Installing a Peephole

Listen up, peeps: you can do this yourselves.

Are you ready to tackle some home improvement tasks now that the holiday weekend is over? It’s the perfect way to stay busy inside while the snow melts. Here’s Danny Lipford in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Recycled Glass

Fresh ideas, not recycled ones.

You’re all about having a modern, fresh approach around your home. It’s part of why you’re such an eco-conscious consumer. But it turns out using something old and worn out can actually be the best way to keep it looking bright. We’re talking about recycled glass and why it belongs in your living space in this week’s Thinking Green with…

Ask Danny: Leaking Chimney

He's leaking the secret of how to find the source.

Looks like everyone with a fireplace is going to want to put it to good use for the rest of the week. And if you have a leak, you’ll want to get right to work finding it before the snow starts to fly. Danny Lipford lets us know how to locate a chimney leak in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories:…

LIVE: Getting Ready For the Goddess Gala

There's just enough time left to find an outfit.

There are goddesses who walk among us. And believe it or not, you may be one of them. For a single night, the organizers of the “Goddess Gala,” coming next month to the metro, are inviting you to join them. Get yourself gussied up in your most glamorous eveningwear, adorn yourself whichever way you feel most glorious, and summon your…

Pet Connection: Meet Brussels

Talk about a snack -- this guy is seriously cute.

Whatever kind of cuddles you can dish out, this guy can take, and come back for more. Brussels the black lab mix is a bit bigger than a mere sprout. He’s an 86-pound bundle of beefy love. This sweetheart of a fellow couldn’t come in a nicer package — he’s got all his shots, he’s chipped and neutered, and has…

LIVE: Take Back the Night at NDSU

The big night to back up sexual violence survivors is here this week.

Take back the night is back at NDSU. For the first time since the pandemic struck two years ago, NDSU is holding its annual Take Back the Night march and rally against sexual violence. It’s open to all. The event features a variety of community groups to help support survivors and raise awareness against sex assaults. Activists say just sexual…