Author: Emily Welker

Pet Connection: Meet Sadie

A saucy Siamese with personality to match her pretty face.

Siamese cats are widely known for their beauty, including their often-blue eyes and their lovely, distinctive markings, which come in a variety of shades. This week’s cat is more than just a pretty face, though. Sadie the Siamese comes to us from Homeward Animal Shelter, and Homeward’s Heather Klefstad says you’d never know she’s a senior kitty. She’s got the…

LIVE: Personal Book Recommendations for Kids

The elves at the Fargo Public Library know what books kids want to see under the tree.

If you’re a parent comparing your to-do list for the holidays and the remaining dwindling days on the calendar with increasing panic, the Fargo Public Library Children’s Librarians are here to help. For the first time, they’re offering personalized reading recommendations to moms, dads and other caregivers about the books your kids are most likely to love. You can fill…

LIVE: Fargo Firefighters and Vaccinations

How these front-line first responders are planning to handle pandemic vaccinations.

We first told you on the Morning Show this week about a new study that shows the majority of New York City’s firefighters don’t feel ready to get the new coronavirus vaccine when it’s approved. Now, our area’s biggest municipal fire department is working on its own pandemic vaccine plan. Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen says a significant number of…

Pet Connection: Meet Charlie

A bearded gentleman who can't wait to snuggle with you.

Beards are having a moment, it’s for sure. As a matter of fact, their appeal is consistent both with men and with women these days. Men love not having to shave, and women love them for their rugged lumberjack appeal. But this bearded guy has other attractions, too. Not only is he the strong silent type, he also doesn’t mind…

Thinking Green: Volatile Organic Compounds

Don't compound your problems. Check out this week's tip on greener living.

Things are getting volatile here on the Morning Show. Sure, we look calm. But the drama is all around us. It’s true. Volatile organic compounds are in the air and they could be near you too. Danny Lipford lets you in on the details in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Choosing Insulation

Insulate yourself from making a poor choice.

It’s been an outstandingly warm stretch for early December in our region, but we’re about to see the temperature drop pretty soon. And chances are, it’ll stay cold for much of the winter season. This is the Upper Midwest, after all. To keep your home feeling as snug as it looks throughout the coldest temps of the year, check out…

LIVE: Heidi for United States Secretary of Agriculture

The region's biggest food bank is pushing to get the former U.S. Senator from North Dakota into the President-elect's cabinet.

Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is on the short list to be President-elect Joe Biden’s chief on all things agriculture in the new administration. And this morning, our region’s biggest food bank is hoping to help get her into the top spot — with your help. The Great Plains Food Bank says the former U-S senator did a lot…

Thinking Green: Tubular Skylights

The days are pretty short now. A little extra light can help.

We’re getting totally tubular in Thinking Green this morning. With tubular skylights! Find out how to save money, and some sunshine, with home improvement expert Danny Lipford. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Tools of the Trade

Danny Lipford's trading on his good sense when it comes to the environment.

The hottest toys for the 2020 holiday season have hit the market, and you’ve probably got quite a list already. But there are some other items you may want to ask Santa for this year. There are some nifty gadgets out there that can help you save money on energy costs — while you save Mother Nature. Here’s Danny Lipford…

LIVE: ND Family Has 19 Covid-Infected Members

There are pandemic tragedies everywhere in our state. This family's been hit extra hard.

A North Dakota woman who was the first in her family to get Covid-19 is speaking out after eighteen more members have since become infected with the virus. Ashlee Nordquist was left in a coma and on a ventilator after she got infected with the novel coronavirus at work in April. She’s in her 20s. Her brother, who’s in his…