Morning – Features

Solar Eclipse Safety in the Red River Valley

Looking Directly at Eclipse Without Protection is Harmful

During the upcoming solar eclipse, the moon is going to block out the sun and cast a shadow on the Earth. “And the sky goes completely dark, the moon covers up the sun, and you’re able to see something called the solar corona, which is the atmosphere of the sun. So you can see these streamers of light coming away…

Tech Tip Today: Predictive Text

Autocorrect fail, we're coming for you.

Most people who text on their smartphone are all too aware of the autocorrect fail phenomenon —  when you go to type some seemingly innocuous word or phrase into a message, only to find, to your horror, that it self-corrects into an inexplicable or embarrassing term that starts with the same handful of letters. What may be the most cringe-inducing…

LIVE: Miracle Treat Day

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns How to Make a Blizzard at Dairy Queen For Miracle Treat Day

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly learns how to make a blizzard from Fargo’s Dairy Queen Manager, Mackenzie Brimm. For every blizzard sold on July 27th, a dollar or more will be donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: children’s miracle network, dairy queen, Miracle Treat Day, sanford health

App of the Week: REI National Parks

Oh, give me a home, where the buffalo roam...

There’s still time left this summer to load up the family car and hit the road to see the sights of this beautiful land we call home. But before you tackle one of the many exquisite national parks across the U.S. (Theodore Roosevelt National Park, anyone?) you should check out this story. See how you can plan ahead with Francie…

Thinking Green: Leaky Faucets

Don't let the environment go down the drain.

Dealing with a leaky faucet isn’t just a way to save yourself money on your water bill or save yourself irritation from the incessant sound of dripping water. It’s also a way you can be kind to the planet, especially as the region settles into a serious drought. Let Danny Lipford show you how to tighten up your plumbing operation…

LIVE: North Dakota’s New Driving Laws

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks About The Two New Driving Laws

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks about the two new driving laws going into effect on August 1st, 2017 in North Dakota. More information about the laws can be found here. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: car seats, CARS, distracted driving, driving laws

Ask Danny: What Kind Of Insulation?

Face up to the fact -- you're going to have to pick one kind.

When it comes to insulating your home, you need to pay special attention to the attic space. And that means choosing between faced or unfaced insulation. There are pros and cons with both kinds, so let an expert advise you. Here’s our home improvement expert Danny Lipford with this week’s Ask Danny. Categories: Morning – Features

LIVE : Salsa in The Park

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Learns About Salsa in The Park

There are free salsa classes offered every Friday at 7:45 pm at the gazebo in Island Park! KVRR’s Jackie Kelly learns some of the dance moves taught in the class from the instructor, Eric Sarfo Amponsah. More information about the classes can be found on their Facebook here. Categories: Community, Entertainment, Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community, News…

Melinda’s Garden: Keeping Trees Healthy

On a sweltering summer weekend, give your favorite shade trees a good turn in return.

It takes a hot, sticky, summer’s day to make you fully appreciate the trees in your yard. From casting welcome shade from the glare of the sun, to cooling your property and helping to cut down on energy costs, trees are one of the single best investments in your garden you can make. To keep your trees green, cool and…

Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Quick-Sand Goo

Fun, Easy, Kid-Friendly Science Experiments

This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff is making Quick-Sand Goo in his science experiment. What you Need: Corn Starch Water Mixing Bowl How to Create Quick-Sand Goo: First, you put in about a quarter of the box of corn starch with a half-cup of water and then start to mix it up together. Slowly continue to add the two substnaces in…