Author: Emily Welker

Ask Danny: Painting Galvanized Metal

You'll be galvanized to get things done around the yard and home.

Are your home improvement skills feeling a mite rusty this morning? If you spent the start of fall enjoying our supremely warm weather while playing outside instead of tackling tough tasks, you might want to start thinking about brushing up on your painting skills. After all, a fresh coat of paint is a great way to head off rust before…

Pet Connection: Meet Bear

Need a bear hug? He's got you covered.

We’ve been talking all week long about Fat Bear Week. And even though we announced the winner Wednesday — Congratulations, 747! — you might find yourself with a craving for more bears. We have a great one for you, although this one’s not quite ready for hibernation yet. Bear the pit bull comes to us from Homeward Animal Shelter, with…

LIVE: Ghost Tours

We're live with the museum's organizers, not the ghosts. (We think.)

Ghosts are supposed to scare you away. But at one of the region’s most haunted sites, ghosts have visitors flocking there in droves, instead. Bonanzaville’s “Ghost Tours” sold out Wednesday morning. And that’s after museum officials offered a run of tours through September as well,  earlier than they usually start their season. Public interest ramped up when October hit, and…

LIVE: 100 Markets

We're all looking for something to celebrate in this crazy year.

By now, you’re probably eager to hear some good news for the region, given the news cycle we’ve all been dragged through since the pandemic struck. So that’s why this weekend could be the perfect opportunity to celebrate. “100 Markets” is coming to the metro Saturday, as the Red River Market makes it to the big milestone since its inception…

Ask Danny: Cracks in Walls

Don't let your composure crack. Check out this advice instead.

There’s been some significant signs of cooler weather the last few days, and that means we’re all going to be spending a lot more time indoors soon. So you want to make sure your walls are in good shape. Danny Lipford lets us know whether cracks in your walls are worth worrying over in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning…

LIVE: Planning to Stop Voter Interference in Its Tracks

As if you didn't have enough to worry about with covid at the polls.

Cass County elections officials are preparing with local law enforcement as new concerns emerge over potential voter interference in the upcoming presidential election. Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said most of the calls from worried members of the public have so far focused on whether mailing your ballot in can be done securely and get to elections officials in time….

Pet Connection: Meet Camo

In spite of his name, this cutie stands out from the pack.

It’s hunting season, and you know what that means. Time to break out the camo. A dog named Camo is waiting for you to break him out of Homeward Animal Shelter and take him to his forever home this morning. Rescue worker Heather Klefstad introduced us to this tough but tender pit bull mix. He’s about a year and a…

LIVE: Make Yourself Count(ed) at the 2020 Census and Native Vote Initiative

A five-minute time investment that could pay off big.

The 2020 Census is one of our last chances to make sure programs we rely on in North Dakota and Minnesota get enough funding. Everything from roads to schools gets money from the federal government to help keep them running. So if our numbers are under-counted, we all wind up losing out in the long run. And it might surprise…

Light the Night: Honoring Fallen Firefighters as a Community

There are the dangers you know about. And then there are the ones you probably don't.

Firefighters sometimes have to risk everything to keep their communities safe. But you may not be aware that it’s not just fires that can be a deadly risk for these American heroes. This week, you can show your support for the firefighters who’ve given everything to save their communities. The West Fargo Fire Department is inviting you to join the…

Thinking Green: Solar Power

Let the sun shine in.

Solar power. It’s gaining popularity with homeowners all over the region. But what do you do on mornings like this one, when it’s rainy and gray? Let Danny Lipford shine some light on the subject in this morning’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features