Morning – In The Studio

Social Distancing: Holiday Movie Bingo

Spice Up Holiday Movies With Something Other Than Gingerbread

Holiday movies are dropping faster than anyone in their right mind can watch them. If you’re looking for comfort food on screen with a guaranteed happy ending as a salve for these trying times, they got you covered. Heck, the Hallmark Channel alone is releasing 40 NEW movies this year. And then there’s a huge slate of Netflix movies, Lifetime…

Social Distancing: Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

You Can Recreate The Recipes Features From A Fargo Restaurant On Guy Fieri's Show

  If you’re looking for some weekend plans, you can sit back and watch a local joint get some love from one of the most famous chefs on the planet. And if you’re adventurous, you could join in Pounds in Downtown Fargo is letting us know that they’ll be featured in this week’s episode of Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and…

Social Distancing: Sewing Silver Linings

Pandemic Hobbies Include Getting Crafty

  With COVID numbers still rising and election stress still very much in play, along with winter coming and holiday stress and will you get to see your family and what about holiday shopping during the pandemic…it can be a lot. So we’re trying to focus on silver linings associated with pandemic life. And I’ve got a couple to share…

Social Distancing: Silver Linings

Remembering What's Good In Life As We Deal With The Pandemic

  Today’s Social Distancing Segment is about silver linings. There is a lot of bad that comes with the pandemic and it can feel overwhelming. But there are some things that can make things a little better. Here’s a small example. I tried working on my car over the weekend and ended up screwing things up. I busted a lug…

Social Distancing: Well-Oiled Machine

The Pandemic Gives Me Time To Brush Up On Car Maintenance

  We had a gorgeous weekend, and you can’t count on many more days like that this season. So the clock is ticking to get things done outside. So I used the opportunity to broaden by skill set a little and do some car maintenance. I didn’t want to take my car to the shop to get my oil changed…

Social Distancing: Turkey Trot For Two

Watch The Moment Two Lonesome Turkeys Find Kindred Spirits In Each Other

  The next big holiday is Thanksgiving. It’s coming up three weeks from today. But this turkey story I’m about to share won’t end up on someone’s dinner table. Fun animal vids are great to watch while you’re socially distancing. My friend at the Hawkes Homestead animal rescue near New Rockford recently brought in a turkey. They already had one…

Social Distancing: Historical Gem

Check Out A Building From 1871

  Let’s take a minute to take a deep breath and forget about election results. Go take a walk today, or maybe a bike ride. The weather is wonderful for that, and that’s pretty rare this time of year. I took a bike ride along the river in North Moorhead and Fargo Tuesday afternoon. It was relaxing, and I rode…

Social Distancing: The Last Gasp Of Warm Weather

Embrace the warmth before it goes away

  Election Day is going to be a stressful day for a lot of people. Elections are like that. So, it might be a good idea to unplug for a bit and enjoy something calm and relaxing. All the election craziness will still be there when you get back. Plus, the weather is fantastic for getting outside. I’ve been expanding…

Social Distancing: Running Pikachu

Halloween Fun During The Pandemic

  I hope you had a Happy Halloween, despite all this stupid COVID stuff getting in the way. There were still ways to have fun while social distancing. I took a bucket full of candy and chips over to my Big Brothers/Big Sisters Little’s place. He wasn’t trick-or-treating this year, so I wanted to make sure he had some candy….

LIVE: Sloth, Macaw, Ferret Square Off In Mayoral Race At Red River Zoo

Each Animal Brings A Different Expertise To The Office

  Here’s an election that people are happy to be talking about. The Red River Zoo is holding an election for mayor. The candidates are Goober the Blue and Gold Macaw, Coco Peru the Black-Footed Ferret and Milo the Two-Toed Sloth. Milo is leading the polls so far. The Zoo is using the election as a fundraiser heading into the…