The past couple years in the pandemic have been tough for a lot of folks on a variety of levels: pandemic deaths and the risk of Covid-19. Civil rights, demonstrations and unrest, and public safety issues. Loneliness and isolation. The increasing severity of the opioid crisis. The list goes on — and on. It’s enough to make you want to…
There is still plenty of dog to go around at our area shelters. And we do mean plenty. This week’s Pet Connection profile is a lot of dog for any family. We’re meeting Burr, a big fellow who comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog rescue. Burr is a mastiff-Great Bernard mix, two great big breeds who make for…
Taking care of your home is top of mind in mid-winter with all the time we spend inside. Figuring out the best material to install in a bathroom vanity is top of the to-do list in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features
These two years of the pandemic have been hard on the heart in more ways than one. Between the stress and worry over the risk of covid to you and your loved ones, the isolation and the politics, it’s taken a hard toll. Now, the American Heart Association wants to help you take heart again. This year’s Wear Red Day…
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
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
