Author: Emily Welker

Thinking Green: Reusable Bags

Get a handle on the plastic problem.

We’re not making this up out of whole cloth: more and more often, businesses are moving away from offering plastic bags to shoppers. Some cities are even banning them completely. But don’t worry, your solution is in the bag. Danny Lipford shows us why reusable cloth bags are better in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Hanging a Heavy Mirror

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, what's the best technique of all?

It’s a pretty heavy subject in today’s Ask Danny. Danny Lipford helps us avoid seven years’ bad luck and keep that heavy mirror up on the wall where it belongs in your home improvement update.

LIVE: Freezing for a Good Reason

Wear your warm boots and cuddle up to a good cause.

It’s the awareness-raising event that gives new meaning to the word “intense.” And it’s literally in tents — for 44 hours, overnight, in the frigid February outdoors of the Fargo metro area. Volunteers and local notables are gathering once again for “Freezing for a Good Reason” this weekend, armed with all their toughest outdoor gear for a marathon session of…

Thinking Green: Rechargeable Batteries

Get charged up about protecting the planet.

We’re a long way away from seeing anything green outdoors this morning. But it’s never too soon to start thinking about it. Here’s Danny Lipford with an explainer on why rechargeable batteries may be worth it for you. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: Stick It To Cancer

Stick with them, they've making good things happen.

Since the snow and the cold seem to be sticking around for awhile, why not celebrate it this weekend? You can come out to support a great cause and seeing local young athletes strut their stuff on the ice. This Saturday, the Stick it to Cancer fundraiser takes over the Scheels arena. Young hockey players from Fargo’s high school teams…

Pet Connection: Meet Abby

Looking for love in all the right places.

We’re heading toward Valentine’s Day coming up soon — and you may be on the lookout for that special someone to spend the holiday on. And why not take a chance on a new love this year? Abby the leopard gecko is looking for love too. She’s a cute and friendly little lady who’s available for adoption from Kritter Krazy…

LIVE: Ladyboss Midwest Retreat

Don't retreat from the chance to get ahead as a leader.

It’s a new year and it’s time to take control of your future. And coming this spring, there’s a way you can get the process jump-started, while having some fun at the same time. Ladyboss Midwest is holding its first-ever retreat this spring in Nisswa, Minn. The three-day event is booking up fast with participants from around the region. The…

LIVE: Lake of the Woods Ice Road Reopens

A lifeline for resorts in the Northwest Angle is opening back up again for the second time in the pandemic. It’s an ice road that starts in Warroad, Minn. and goes 37 miles across Lake of the Woods to the Northwest Angle and islands is set to open Friday. The private road opened for the first time last year to…

LIVE: New Support for LGBTQ Teens in Metro

Connection, compassion and caring for the teenager in your life.

Being a teen can be tough. Being an LGBTQ teen can make things even more complicated. So now, one of the region’s best-known nonprofits is launching a new therapy group for them. The Village Family Service Center is starting the 10-week, 12-person therapy group in the metro February 8th. It follows a similar group in St. Cloud launched three years…

LIVE: Putting Yourself First at Ladyboss Midwest

After 2 years of a pandemic, giving yourself 3 days doesn't sound like such a big ask.

Pandemic-weary working women looking to recharge and reconnect have an opportunity coming up this spring. That’s the promise from the organizers at Ladyboss Midwest, who are putting on their first-ever retreat for 3 days in Nisswa, MN. Among the featured guests is motivational speaker and pro MMA fighter Mariah Prussia. She’s also a personal trainer and owner of MPX Fitness…