Morning – Features

App of the Week: Wag

Tail-wagging good help with caring for your dog.

Dogs just want to be with us wherever we go and usually, we’re all too happy to bring them with us. But for some trips – like when you’re headed to the hospital to visit a sick relative, or to a high-end restaurant where dogs aren’t invited — Fluffy has to stay home. Fortunately, Francie Black has fetched us an…

Thinking Green: Recycle AND Reuse

Put your creativity to work so the planet doesn't have to.

There’s plenty to be said for recycling, and by now, you’ve probably heard most of it. Saving the earth by saving resources is one of the simplest, easiest things you can do at home to make a difference. We talk about reusing less than recycling, but reusing is just as important. It not only keeps durable goods out of the…

Ask Danny: Keeping Your Basement Dry

On- and off-again storms can leave you feeling soggy below stairs.

We here in the Red River Valley region are no strangers to flooded basements. But since we escaped the spring thaw without a major flood, you’d think we wouldn’t have to worry about water in the basement, no? Turns out, yes we do. One good soak and if your landscaping isn’t set up right, you can get a major deluge…

Mortgage-Free House Built for a Disabled Veteran in Moorhead

Eric Marts and his wife lived in a trailer for twenty years

MOORHEAD, Minn. — If you ask Eric Marts what it’s like being a hero, he’ll tell you he isn’t one. “Oh I’m very reluctant on that part as far as, I did my job and I’ll continue to do my job,” Eric Marts said. I served with heroes.” But others would disagree with him. “He’s a patriot. He’s a great…

Melinda’s Garden: Worms

Long thin slimy ones, short fat juicy ones... don't eat them, just let them do their thing.

We’ve all heard the children’s song about going out into the garden and eating some worms. But as gross as that idea is, worms themselves are actually pretty beneficial. They’re natural soil turners and their castings can provide great fertilizer for your plants. You can even buy worm poop or “tea” commercially that’s rated very highly as plant food. Let…

Tech Tip Today: Bitcoins

Learn a bit about bitcoins.

By now, you’ve probably heard of bitcoins, and even if you’re not too into news stories about alternative means of currency and trade, you’ve probably guessed from the name that they’re a way of paying for things. But what, exactly, are bitcoins, and how do you learn to use them if you want to be part of what some are…

LIVE: Healthy School Lunches

Naturopathic Doctor, Andrea Hillstad, Gives an Example of What to Pack Your Kid This School Year

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly sits down and talks with Naturopathic Doctor, Andrea Hillstad, about how to pack your kid a healthy lunch. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: back to school, healthy food, naturopathic doctor, school lunch

App of the Week: Gif Maker

You can make one of your very own, in a jiff.

However you say it, (is it Jiff, or Giff? we won’t judge) it’s one of the best ways to add a little extra flavor to your Facebook and text messages. Gifs are great, but you have to know how to make them. That’s where Francie Black comes in, with this week’s App of the Week. Categories: Morning – Features

Thinking Green: Getting Places, Greener

Gas prices go up and down. Here's how to make sure your carbon emissions don't go up too.

Gas prices are bouncing up and down these days, but one thing remains the same: you have to make that morning commute every weekday. Now, there’s a way you can make that commute a little more earth-friendly in spite of your gas-powered daily pilgrimage. Let Danny Lipford show you how in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: When To Repair Your Roof

Taking care of your roof is key to keeping it over your head and your house.

  Marla asks: How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof? Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof and there’s a few tell-tale signs that will let you know if you’re getting close to needing to budget…