With summer recreation season here, we’ve been looking at ways to get away from it all while social distancing. I’ve been planning a couple camping trips in the next few months, trying to find places off the beaten path. But I don’t think I can beat Deborah, who sent in this video. She calls it her idea of social…
You can still earn patches, merit badges, and even camp with the Girl Scouts this summer, even while social distancing due to COVID-19. The Girl Scouts-Dakota Horizons chapter had virtual programs in place for girls less than a week after social distancing started. Nearly 16-hundred girls have taken advantage since April. Most of the programs focus on STEM activities,…
Recreation isn’t the same this summer as it was before COVID-19. Packed lakes during the 4th of July weekend drew a lot of scorn. Trying to come up with a vacation plan can be a challenge if you want to social distance. I’ve got a few days off coming up later this month. I was originally going to the…
The Red River Market is back starting this weekend, with some big changes because of COVID-19. The first market of the year is this Saturday, July 11th, from 10-2 downtown. To promote social distancing, the market will spread out over twice as much space. All vendors will wear masks. Customers are asked to as well. Each vendor will have…
Life is different right now. Life is weird. A lot of us are acting in ways we never have before, wearing masks to get groceries, sanitizing everything all the time. The pandemic and social distancing are also giving us chances to try new things that would have sounded crazy just a few months ago. It’s a necessity for some…
If you’re planning a 4th of July cookout, make sure you’re keeping your food safe. The USDA is stressing the importance of food safety as more people turn to home cookouts during COVID-19. Some of the best tips to follow this weekend are keeping raw meat away from prepared food, checking to make sure your meat is hot enough…
People are going gaga over Hamilton on Disney+ this morning. The musical is streaming because of COVID-19. But too much traffic can cause problems for streaming sites. I have a friend who stayed up until 2 a.m. Friday to watch Hamilton as soon as humanely possible. Then she got this error message. Imagine waiting years to see something and…
The demand at shelters and food pantries is rising due to COVID-19. Even during a pandemic, you can still help. Golden Drive is collecting food, hygiene items and baby items for its Community Relief Event starting June 30th through July 16th. You can drop off items from a safe social distance at the West Fargo Fire Department from eight…
I’ve put something off for too long during the pandemic. And it’s getting to the point where I have to do something. I’m talking about hair. It’s been more than four months since I’ve gotten a cut. Check out the clip of me in late February right after my last cut. Everything’s looking nice and tight. Now, it’s getting…
If you’re looking for motivation to get off the couch and get active during COVID-19, here’s some. It could save your life. Sanford nurse practioner Morgan Rinke tells KVRR that replacing 30 minutes of couch time with physical activity can make a big difference in your overall health. She cites a study that says 30 extra minutes of light…
