Author: Emily Welker

Thinking Green: Alternative Transportation

Questionable timing, great idea for when it warms up around here.

This morning, the timing could not be more ironic for today’s Thinking Green. Because no matter how dedicated you are to making your commute more environmentally friendly, taking your bike to work may be too much to ask. But hey, the cold snap won’t last forever. Find out about all the ways you can turn to wheels to make your…

LIVE: Gearing Up for Giving Hearts Day

The need may never have been greater.

The folks at the region’s many nonprofits are hoping our hearts are a little bit bigger than usual this year. Because while Giving Hearts Day is typically one of our top times for charitable giving in the region, it’s also happening this time around after nearly an entire year’s worth of recession. That’s hitting the region’s nonprofits hard. So, because…

LIVE: National Wear Red Day

Wear your heart on your sleeve. Raise heart disease awareness in our home community.

You’d think this pandemic would have put enough emphasis on our physical well-being that we’d all learned to look after ourselves a little bit better by now. But this year, in spite of the ongoing threat of Covid-19, the numbers are very clear that we still have a ways to go when it comes to taking care of our hearts….

Thinking Green: Window Film

If we can't see green outside the window for another six-weeks-plus, better make sure your house is green on the inside.

It’s time for another Thinking Green this Groundhog Day morning. And since it’s going to be awhile before we start seeing anything green outside, let’s focus on the indoors instead. Danny Lipford is back with another tip for living the green lifestyle through some simple changes around the home and workplace. Categories: Morning – Features

North Dakota’s newly reduced Covid-19 risk level is letting the Red River Valley Boat Show sail back on in to the Fargodome this weekend. It’s the first major public event at the Dome since the pandemic struck in our region last March. Organizers say if you go, you need to wear a mask, and keep at least a six-foot distance…

LIVE: Polar Fest

Chill out in Lakes Country.

If you’re looking for a cool way to spend some time outdoors celebrating the midwinter weather and all the activities that come with it, lakes country has you covered. Polar Fest is the 10-day festival held each year in the city of Detroit Lakes, and this year is also the city’s 150-year anniversary. So they’re pulling out all the stops…

LIVE: National Plan for Vacation Day

We promise, this interview is not an exercise in cruel irony.

It’s January, it’s freezing cold out there, and your last few days off from work and school and routine are a long way behind you. And the cabin fever is worse this year than ever, given how long it’s been on lockdown. But while most of us begin doing research around this time of year for our spring break or…

Thinking Green: Aerators

Air your worries about keeping your home green and clean with us.

We told you last week about off gassing; now we’re talking about adding gas to your home. Find out why saving water can be a real gas in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Insulating Crawl Spaces

In a time when all we can think of is keeping the cold out, find out what's critical and what's not.

It’s time for another episode of Ask Danny, the home improvement story that can keep you on track to keeping your home comfy, safe and up to date on repairs. And this morning, we’re talking insulation — just in time for the January cold snap to start in earnest. Here’s home improvement expert Danny Lipford to let us know whether…

Pet Connection: Meet Samson

We've got a strong feeling you're going to like this dog.

He’s named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he’s super-affectionate, so you’ll never get bored hanging out with him. Because he’s so lively and full of fun, it’s great if you can give him a steady routine to…