Author: Emily Welker

LIVE: Local Ballet Students Join the Moscow Ballet’s Nutcracker

The magical story comes to life with the help of some little dancers from here in the region.

All it takes is hearing a few notes to take a lot of us straight back to our childhoods. The “Nutcracker” ballet is opening this weekend in the metro, performed by the Moscow Ballet. And for a few lucky kids in the region – they’ll be part of the worldwide tour this time around. A handful of students get to…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Clown

He's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

We don’t think he’s been to clown school. When it comes to charming an audience, Clown the orange tabby is a purely self-taught natural. The one-year-old came in to Homeward Animal Shelter recently with about 126 feline friends (no word on whether or not they were all riding in the same tiny little car) and joined Homeward’s Heather Klefstad for…

LIVE: Ski Season Starts

Snow machines are going full-blast for this weekend's big opening day.

It’s time to head back up the mountain! Detroit Mountain, that is. The Detroit-Lakes based resort snow guns are going full blast Thursday, to take advantage of the sudden drop in temperatures that makes for the perfect winter recreation weather. You can ski, fat bike, tube, snowboard and more starting this weekend and going throughout the winter season. And best…

LIVE: Hope Inc.’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

A beloved children's classic takes a new turn -- and changes the way we see its characters.

From international contenders in sled hockey to the stars of the softball field, you’ve seen them on our air kicking butts (including ours) as the accomplished adaptive athletes of Hope Inc. But did you know they can act, too? This weekend, you see it yourself, live on the local stage. Hope Inc’s. mobility-challenged members are presenting the stage show “Willy…

Ask Danny: Painting a Garage Floor

This warm weather won't last forever.

As we prepare for cooler weather to set in for good this season, you might want to start thinking about home improvement projects that can be completed indoors. Why not spruce up your garage? It’s amazing what a coat of paint can do – even in some unexpected places, as home improvement expert Danny Lipford explains, Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE: Dia de Los Muertos at International FM Potluck

Bring your loved ones a little closer with a beloved Mexican tradition for this time of year.

It’s one of Mexico’s best-loved holidays, and as we head into the holidays with our loved ones, one of the region’s multi-cultural organizations is shining a spotlight on it for all of us to enjoy. The International FM Potluck is featuring a presentation about Dia de los Muertos at St. John’s Lutheran Thursday night. Ana Magallanes Lopez, an NDSU PhD…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jewls

Make your holidays sparkle.

If you’re looking to make the season shine a little brighter, not to mention get enough exercise to justify all the turkey and stuffing you’ll be eating. you’re going to want to bring Jewls home for the holidays. The nine-month old puppy with energy and love to burn came in to the Diamond in the Ruff rescue looking for love…

LIVE: Matilda the Musical at Moorhead High School

Award-winning local theater program meets award-winning Broadway show.

This week, they’re making magic over at Moorhead High School. The award-winning high school theater program is bringing the Broadway show “Matilda the Musical” to life on stage in Moorhead, and they shared a sneak preview on the Morning Show. The show is based on the dark, hilarious, and heartwarming children’s book by Roald Dahl, who also wrote “Charlie and…

LIVE: Travels with Frode

See Norway with a native.

There are a lot of folks around our region who can boast Norwegian heritage. But far fewer of them are actually Norwegian transplants, and even fewer are leading their own tours of their homeland. Now, you can tag along. Frode Tilden is about to embark on his second “Travels with Frode” tour of his homeland and he wants to take…

LIVE: Haunted Costume Bash

Sure hope you haven't packed away your Halloween costume already.

It’s haunted by history, and some say by ghosts. And this weekend, it’s your chance to check it out in high style and for a great cause. Bonanzaville is hosting a Haunted Costume Bash Saturday, complete with live entertainment and cash prizes for best costume, all at the historic site in West Fargo. Best of all, they’ve changed their policy…