Author: Emily Welker

Thinking Green: Whole House Ventilation

No need to vent about lack of ventilation. He can help.

Whole house ventilation. It’s hard when it’s dropping below zero outside and the house is shut up tight against the cold. But that’s when it might be most critical. And it’s not just important for your health but the planet’s health too. Danny Lipford lets us in on how to do it in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Pet Connection: Meet Gomez

You'll love him as much as Gomez Addams loves Morticia.

Fans of the “mysterious and spooky, ” as the song goes, we may have a match for you in little Mr. Gomez. This beautiful boy comes to us for this week’s Pet Connection courtesy of Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic pet rescue. He’s a ball python, which are some of the easiest to care for and handle species of snakes….

LIVE: A Resolution That’s Fit to Last

Stay out of the orthopedics office and on the right track with these tips to get you started.

You may be one of many of us thinking hard about whether this is the year you make a resolution to get moving and get fit. Orthopedic specialists say that’s a great idea… if you take it slow at first. One of the biggest risks in a new fitness resolution is doing too much, too fast. Without proper conditioning, you’re…

Merry Mornings: Sustainable Sparkle with Heirlooms Thrift & Gift

Get expert tips on how to get locally-sourced holiday glam you can feel good about.

It’s one of the biggest trends in holiday home decor: upcycling. It ticks all the boxes for a modern approach to creating holiday displays. The pieces are unique, so your look will stand out from the crowd. They come in from local sources and donations, so they don’t have to be trucked in from miles away, thereby cutting down on…

Pet Connection: Meet Boone

He could be your "Boone" companion.

Boone is a handsome sweetheart with a shy personality that means he’ll need an extra helping hand to come out of his shell. The good-looking guy really needs it, too. He’s been stuck in the shelter now for more than a year and a half. Specifically, Thursday the 16th is his 629th day with Homeward Animal Shelter. No cat wants…

LIVE: Homebuyer Help in a Tough Market

Is getting a new home on your holiday wish list?

If you’re trying to buy a house right now, you’re not just up against the weather slowing you down as you go from property to property looking for the right one. You’re also dealing with one of the toughest housing markets in years. And for first-time homebuyers, it might be easy to panic — and put in an offer on…

LIVE: Holiday Fun at the Fargo Theatre

It's the jewel of downtown Fargo, and it's full of heartwarming fun for the whole family.

It’s a big month for the Fargo Theatre and holiday entertainment. The Fargo Theatre is once again giving us the chance to see the beloved holiday classic “White Christmas” on the big screen. It’s just one of the many shows happening there during the holidays, including “The Muppet Christmas Carol” and first-run movies like “Being the Ricardos.” You can also…

Ask Danny: Peeling Bathroom Walls

They're not appealing.

It’s been so warm outside you might be sweating in your heavy coat. You know what’s even grosser, though? Sweating, peeling bathroom walls. Find out how to take your bathroom back to comfortable in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: Fargo Public Library and the New NASA Telescope Launch

Get your kids excited about a history-making moment for space exploration, AND win a free telescope!

On December 22nd, the scientists at NASA are sending something on an extraordinary journey through the stars. And they’re inviting kids to join it every step of the way…. and even win a free portable refractor telescope too. It’s part of a new nationwide program by NASA, and Fargo’s public librarians are helping kids 12 and under participate. It’s the…

Pet Connection: Meet Billy

Floof and fun all in a pocket-sized package.

We might not need to bundle up quite so much this morning as we did earlier this week. But this little guy didn’t get the memo. Billy the chinchilla is one of several available at Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue. Chinchillas, with their dense, soft, beautiful fur, are ready for the cold, and for your cuddles. That’s in the…