Author: Emily Welker

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

Ask Danny: Bathroom Vanity Materials

Vanity, thy name is uninformed home remodeling.

Ah, vanity. It’s probably the one of the seven deadly sins we news anchors struggle with the most. But it can be an equal struggle finding a good vanity for your bathroom. Danny Lipford’s got plenty to be vain about this morning, given his expertise in home improvement. Here’s how to make sure your bathroom looks as good as you…

Ask Danny: Sizing a Bath Vent Fan

Sizing up an issue in the bathroom? Let him help.

There’s still time with this warm weather headed out way this week to do some home improvement projects before cold weather makes it tough to keep windows and doors open for construction projects around your house. Check out Danny Lipford’s latest tips to get them all done quickly, before the weather turns, in this morning’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning –…

LIVE: Zoo Brew 2020

Kick off a wild weekend with us.

By now, they’re old pros at this social distancing thing, and there’s no better time to prove it than during the last weekend of the summer. Zoo Brews 2020 is Friday night at the Red River Zoo and you can raise a glass to the wildest folks around in the region. More than 20 different beers are available, as well…

LIVE: Chalkfest 2020

Not a cancellation you have to chalk up to the pandemic!

During the pandemic, bright spots have seemed few and far between. But this weekend, there’s a bright and colorful festival going on right here in the metro perfect for you and the whole family. It’s Chalkfest 2020 — and it’s great to hear about a gathering whose cancellation hasn’t had to be chalked up to Covid-19. There are some changes…

MN Issues New State Health Department Guidelines for Parents

How to tell if your child should stay home from in-person class, and for how long.

The Minnesota State Health Department is releasing a new guide for parents this morning about symptoms that mean your kids should stay home from school during the pandemic. It’s coming at a critical time, as flu season starts to collide with the coronavirus pandemic. Experts say both illnesses can mimic each other. They also say it is also possible to…

Thinking Green: Reusable Shopping Bags

Gotta wash 'em. Stay safe and save the planet, too.

They were having a real moment for awhile before the pandemic struck. Then, everyone switched to disposable everything while science figured out how long germs can stay on surfaces. And now, slowly, reusable shopping bags appear to be making a comeback. Danny Lipford reminds us of why we love them in today’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features