Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Inauguration Day Analysis

A presidential inauguration like you've never seen it before. We have experts breaking down what it means for the future of our country.

If you didn’t think we were in uncharted territory before in the United States, today is all the proof you need. From the flags gathered on the National Mall to symbolize all the Americans who can’t be at the presidential inauguration because of the pandemic, to the National Guard troops assembled to protect the nation’s capitol from a repeat of…

Ask Danny: Ceramic Over Vinyl Tile

Make the change from vinyl final.

It’s about to drop into the negative numbers later this week, so that gives you another great chance to tackle some home improvement tips today. Danny Lipford lets us know what it takes to turn your vinyl floor into a tiled treasure in this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: Freezing Out Covid at Frostival

Ice out this dang virus while you have fun at the annual metro-wide wintertime festival.

It’s the first major event for most of the metro’s public parks since the pandemic struck last March — and the timing couldn’t be better. Frostival is underway for the next few weeks, just in time for emergency restrictions to be lifted throughout Minnesota. It’s hitting here at the same time real winter weather is setting in, in earnest. And…

Pet Connection: Meet Reagan

Just as friendly a smile as his famous namesake.

It’s been a rough, rough week for anyone in politics or anyone who follows them. Especially for Republicans. So we thought it was fitting to remind you of one of the most famous and popular Republican presidents of modern times. Meet Reagan. This one’s a leopard gecko — an equally popular species of lizard. With his friendly smile and well-socialized…

Thinking Green: Window Film

In which Danny Lipford shares the joys of alternative uses for aluminum foil.

There’s about to be a run on tinfoil this morning. Danny Lipford has more in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Keeping Water Out of the Basement

Hard to believe we're talking about this in January, but here we go.

It’s been pretty soggy out there with the fairly warm temperatures. If it gets any warmer you may be worrying about puddling around your yard. Whatever you do, don’t let it get in your basement. And even if it’s not enough snow to create a problem, it’s a great time to get ready for spring thaw. Here’s a primer to…

LIVE: Insurrection at the Capitol and Trump

What to be prepared for.

Calls to remove President Trump from office on the grounds he’s unfit to lead are coming now from his own political party. But political scientists here at home say invoking the 25th Amendment might not be seen as worth it, with just 13 days to go to the end of the Trump Administration. Republicans and Democrats in both the House…

Thinking Green: Ventilation

Let us vent about ventilation to you.

The snow and fog and cool temperatures out there are going to make most of us close up any windows around the house we had open on Monday for the warmer weather. But ventilation is still important. Danny Lipford shows us why it’s critical to a healthy home environment in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Social Distancing: A Knock-Out Punch to the Pandemic

Take a swing at beating winter blues with us.

It’s been hard on all of us, not being able to see family and friend the way we wanted to over the holidays. And with winter weather setting in, the opportunities to play outside can be a little tougher to come by. But thanks to some well-chosen holiday gifts, my four-year-old is learning to take out some of the frustration…

Ask Danny: Draining Water Heaters

Don't let energy efficiency go down the drain.

You’d be forgiven if you found this whole pandemic to be a very draining experience. Why not put all this time stuck at home to some good use? Check out Danny Lipford’s tips on when it’s time to drain your water heater in today’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features