Morning – In The Studio

Social Distancing: From Broadway To Billboard, Moorhead Native Makes Splash With New Album

It's really good! Even if it's not your style, you can give it a shot

  Now is a good time to explore some new music. You can’t just binge watch TV all the time. We already told you about a musician originally from Moorhead who is making some waves. Now, her first full album is out for your listening enjoyment. This is the title track from Softee’s album, “Keep On”. Rolling Stone already gave…

Social Distancing: Fork In The River

Explore One Of The Few Places You Can See The Red River Branch Out

  Let’s check the old Fall Color FinderĀ from the Minnesota DNR as we’re planning those fall day trips. It’s not looking good, folks. Our immediate area is past peak color. That includes Buffalo River and Mapleton State Parks. Itasca is still at peak color, as is Glendalough down in Otter Tail County. Even past peak, the colors can be beautiful….

Social Distancing: Finding News Ways To Relax

Hammocks aren't that expensive, guys

  I hope you voted in the most important election this fall, that includes fat grizzly bears. The polls are closed after a week-long competition pitting 12 burly bears in a fight to see who got the fattest gorging on salmon this summer in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. And out winner is coming in for a landing right now…with more…

Social Distancing: Fat Bear Week Finals

Plus, More Gems Hidden In Popular Places

  Monday morning I shared some video from my go at a socially distanced trip to Maplewood State Park. This morning, a viewer is showing us some beautiful things down at Maplewood that I missed. Nate Larson sent in some pics. He went on Saturday afternoon. He agreed that it was busy there, but he avoided the popular spots and…

Social Distancing: Avoid The Fall Colors Crowd

See the fall colors without running into too many people

Let’s take a look at the old Fall Color Finder from the Minnesota DNR. Most of the northern part of the state is still in peak color. That’s the bright red area. But more and more places are creeping into the post-peak territory. That’s the darker red areas. You’re running out of time to get out before the trees lose…

LIVE: Real Men Wear Pink With Rob Kupec

Rob Is Raising Money For Breast Cancer Research And Awareness In October

  KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec is back again raising money this October for the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink Campaign. He’ll wear something pink every day in October, which is breast cancer awareness month. He got ready early to join the morning show and talk about why it’s such an important cause to him. Click here to…

Social Distancing: Diffusing The Giant Stress Ball

Pandemic Stress Could Combine With Seasonal Stress

  We’ve been living with the stress of the pandemic for more than half a year now. With cold, dreary looming, the possibility of Seasonal affective disorder could cause people to spiral emotionally. But today we’ve got tips from the Village Family Service Center. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Ruth Denton-Graber says pandemic stress and Seasonal affective disorder have similar effects…

Social Distancing: See Peak Fall Colors Before They Go Away

Much Of Northern Minnesota In Peak Fall Colors Right Now

  Fall colors are spreading fast. And they’ll be gone before we know it. If you can head out for a nice socially distanced trip through nature, great. If not, here’s a taste. The girlfriend and I took a trip back to Itasca State Park this weekend. And It. Was. Magnificent. Jaw-dropping colors everywhere you looked. Yellows. Reds. Oranges. The…

Social Distancing: Buffalo Roundup

Plus Your Last Chance To Enjoy A Summer Staple And A Fall Colors Update

  If you want to enjoy a last taste of summer before chances of flurries next week…yuck…you can support a local restaurant from a safe social distance. The Moorhead Tastee Freez is closing for the season this Sunday, September 27th. They’re closing a month early. They have to finish repairs after a break-in caused a lot of damage earlier this…

LIVE: Annual Chili Feed For United Way Goes Virtual

Buying Vouchers For Chili Online Helps Support United Way Mission

  With the pandemic this year, even chili is going virtual. The annual Roers Chili Feed for United Way of Cass Clay normally brings out big, hungry crowds and helps raise a bunch of money for the United Way. For their 11th year, they’re still doing chili, just in a different way. Through September 29th, you can buy a voucher…