Morning – In The Studio

LIVE: Talking Some Of The Big Films At This Year’s Fargo Film Festival

Fargo Film Festival Going Virtual This Year, Running Through August 30th

  You only have a couple days left to catch some or all of the 40+ films available at the Fargo Film Festival. The entire festival is virtual this year so you can watch them at home if you buy a pass. But the movies are only available through August 30th. Fargo Theatre Executive Director Emily Beck says people have…

Social Distancing: Watercolor Wonder

A Colorful Sunrise Gets Immortalized In More Ways Than One

  As we’re looking for ways to fill time while we stick close to home, here’s a social distancing past time that could yield some awe-inspiring results. Painting! A couple weeks ago I took this photo out of the back door of the station. I love how sunrises around here can be nearly any color. There’s purples, pinks, blues and…

LIVE: Celebrating International Dog Day

We Asked, And You Delivered With Amazing Dog Pics And Stories

  August 26th is International Dog Day, a perfect time to celebrate our friends during the dog days of summer. Dogs bring us joy, companionship, loyalty, and so, so much fun. The American Heart Association even says research suggests dogs help you live longer, healthier lives. That’s definitely worth celebrating, so we asked you to send in pics and videos…

LIVE: Musician Pens Song Honoring Cancer Fighters During COVID-19

James Bergman Will Debut Song During "Artists vs. Cancer" Live Stream Aug. 26th

  A Fargo Singer/Songwriter is helping honor people fighting cancer with a brand new song. James Bergman will debut the song as part of the Artists Vs. Cancer live stream series benefiting the local American Cancer Society on Wednesday, August 26th. Bergman’s family has dealt with the disease personally. His mother-in-law had cancer when his wife was pregnant with their…

LIVE: March Your Mutt To Help Control Pet Population

4 Luv of Dog Mutt March Set For This Saturday

  You can get your mutt out to support spay and neuter programs this weekend at the 7th annual 4 Luv of Dog Rescue Mutt March This year’s march is at M.B. Johnson Park in Moorhead from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. There will be vendors and a dog costume contest. Because of the pandemic, organizers had to scrap face painting and…

Worth The Wait: Rescued Macaw Finds A Home After More Than A Year

Paco Was Rescued From A Life Of Neglect In 2019

  We have an extra special Pet Connection success story, one that is more than a year in the making. CAARE Bird Rescue saved a group of parrots from a life of neglect. They actually paid for the birds just to get them to safety. We featured two of them on Pet Connection in June of 2019, including Paco the…

LIVE: Golden Drive Collects School Supplies For Unprecedented School Year

Collecting Supplies For Learning And To Keep Kids Safe During COVID-19

  During an unprecedented school year, the push to collect school supplies for kids also focuses of keeping kids safe in the classroom. Golden Drive is collecting school supplies at Culver’s today from 11-2 for kids experiencing homelessness. Plus 20% of all sales go towards school supplies. The group is on the lookout for traditional school supplies like backpacks, pencils,…

Social Distancing: Princess Kay Crowned Despite Cancelled State Fair

Keeping A Buttery Tradition Alive During COVID-19

  The Minnesota State Fair is a casualty of the pandemic this year, but a key part of the fair continues this morning with some social distancing measures in place. Have you ever seen a beauty queen crowned wearing a mask? Midwest Dairy crowned the 67th annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way Wednesday, 19-year-old Brenna Connelly from Byron, Minnesota….

LIVE: Live Concert Series Featuring Local Musicians Helps American Cancer Society

Gina Powers Kicks Off Concert Series August 12th

  Local artists are teaming up with the American Cancer Society to raise funds after the group had to stop in-person fundraisers during the pandemic. Gina Powers is performing the first fundraising concert August 12th on Facebook Live from 7-8 p.m. She’ll play original songs, covers, and chat with fans during the hour-long show. When organizers asked her to play…

LIVE: Spreading Sunshine With Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand

Find Out What's New For This Year's Stand During COVID-19

  A pandemic isn’t keeping a determined young woman with a big heart from helping kids live out their dreams. Addie’s 8th annual Royal Cupcake Stand is still on. This year’s stand is Tuesday, August 11th. Money raised goes to the Sunshine Foundation, which helps sick kids live out their dream experiences. You’ll still be able to get your cupcakes…