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…
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…
A lot of us have more time at home, and there’s been a ton of talk about different shows and movies that are coming out to keep us occupied during the pandemic. But how about music? There’s a new song out by a Moorhead native that I’m absolutely in love with this morning. It’s “Crush” by Softee, otherwise known…
Fall has begun! The Autumn Equinox officially happened at 8:30, just a few minutes ago, so we’re officially saying goodbye to summer. And that means fall colors! Click here for a live look at one of our most breathtaking natural sites in the region, the Mississippi River Headwaters at Itasca State Park. And we’ve got about a month of…
When I go on vacation, I don’t really plan things very well. I just go somewhere, meander around and find stuff that interests me. And it usually works out. Let’s talk statues. So many little towns around the region have big statues to try and pull in some attention. And if you love ridiculous things like I do, then…
Vacations are harder to come by during the pandemic. But there’s still tons of beauty close to home you can check out. Click here to see the live webcam at the birthplace of the mighty Mississippi River at Itasca State Park. It’s only about a two hour drive from Fargo/Moorhead. It’s where I went over the weekend for a…
One local winemaker does not think a new court ruling will change what’s in your bottle of Minnesota wine too much. A federal judge struck down a law requiring Minnesota wine to be made with at least 51 percent Minnesota Grapes. Penny Aguirre with Richwood Winery in Callaway, Minnesota supports the rule change. She says wineries could run into…
It’s an easy way to feel connected with your community during the age of social distancing. People across the Metro are digging into the same book as part of the 1 Book, 1 Community book program.This is the 9th year for the program. This year’s selection is “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by Minnesota native J. Ryan Strahdal. Readers…
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, which can be one of the last times to go all out with barbecue. Famous Dave’s joined the morning show today with last-minute labor day ideas. If you weren’t able to bust out the grill, Famous Dave’s is selling a meal with a rack of ribs, a pound each of brisket…
I’ve been sharing what I think are some hidden gems in the area ripe for socially distanced exploring while we stick close to home. And this morning, we’ve got an entry for a hidden gem in Northwest Minnesota that looks quite lovely. Sharon on Facebook told us about the Bergeson Nursery near Fertile, Minnesota. Definitely looks Fertile to me….
