Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Healthy Kids Day

Talk about terrific timing. Just as the CDC announced its new, relaxed recommendations for vaccinated Americans and telling us we can drop the masks, the YMCA is welcoming back one and all for its annual Healthy Kids Day this weekend. It’s been more than a year since the metro’s YMCA facilities opened their doors to everyone for the free-to-all-ages event….

Pet Connection: Meet Daxton

He's got us on a sugar high.

For a dog as sweet as his breed look no further than Daxton the chocolate lab. He’s high energy, affectionate, always up for a game, and just as goofy as his breed’s reputation would have it. He’s also very well behaved, gets along well with other dogs, kennel trained, and getting over Parvovirus like a champ. Labs are bred to…

LIVE: Year of the Road Trip

If you want road adventure and wide-open spaces, you've come to the right place.

You’re probably itching to get out and enjoy the great wide wonderful region this weekend, but then again, so are thousands upon thousands of strangers in the tri-state area. And most of them may be headed for our lovely lakes country for fishing opener in Minnesota. If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, you’ve come to the right place, since…

Thinking Green: Programmable Thermostat

Get with the program: save some energy and some money this spring.

The weather this time of year can be kind of all over the place. Sun, then sudden rain. Temps up one day, down the next. There is one way you can control your environment, however, even if you can’t control Mother Nature. Danny Lipford explains in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Driver Hospitalized in Deputy Chase, Crash, Trespassing Shooting

Police say there's no danger to the public.

FARGO —  The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a driver is in the hospital this morning after a chase with deputies that ended in a crash, and a shooting from a homeowner who opened fire when he found the driver trespassing. The Cass County Sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the 1200 block of 49th Ave. N. in Fargo shortly…

Ask Danny: Fixing Nail Pops

We're fixing to have better-looking walls pretty soon.

Nail-pops are the last thing you want to see come through on your walls. Fixing them sounds like you’re destroying your home. Our home improvement expert, Danny Lipford, breaks down the steps on this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

Pet Connection: Meet Gru

His minions at Kritter Krazy say it's time you found out how sweet he is.

This week’s pet comes to us out of one of the most successful animated movie franchises of all time. But unlike his namesake… this guy is not grumpy. He’s actually a pretty smiley guy, just like the rest of his species. Say hello to Gru the leopard gecko, who’s introduced to us on this week’s Pet Connection by his human…

Thinking Green: Natural Lighting

Light up your life and lighten the load on the environment while you're at it.

In spite of all the makeup and hairspray it takes to get us out onto the anchor desk in the morning, we’re really a fan of the natural look here on the Morning Show. And what better way to show it in its best light, than with natural lighting? Danny Lipford sheds light on the subject in today’s Thinking Green….

Ask Danny: Galvanized Metal

Take advantage of a break between rain showers to do some painting around your place.

This warmer weather may be galvanizing you to tackle some home improvement projects. How do you paint galvanized metal so it lasts? Here’s home improvement expert Danny Lipford. Categories: Morning – Features