Morning – In The Studio

Social Distancing: Cool Runnings

Tips On Staying Up And Running In The Winter During COVID

  This is the time of year where it’s harder to stay in shape, especially during COVID. You might not want to go to the gym. Outdoor workouts are getting harder to do with the weather. Holiday eating. Cookies and pies are so good! But even cold, snowy weather doesn’t have to keep you from working up a sweat. I…

Brewery Aging Beer Underneath Lake of the Woods Ice

"Deep 6" Beer Will Be Aged Underwater For Six Months

  Craft beer is getting more and more complex. You’ve got beer brewed with everything from candy bars to fruit to chocolate chip cookies. And like fine wine, it’s increasingly popular to age craft brews. Well, one brewery in our region is taking that concept to new depths. The guys at Lake of the Woods Brewing are letting a Russian…

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…