Morning – Features

App of the Week: Picmonkey

When it comes to photo editing programs, it's a jungle out there.

When you’re searching for the right photo editing program through all the welter of options out there, it can make you feel like Dr. Livingstone hacking his way through the jungle — in the dark, and a little confused. Let Francie Black help you find your way as she introduces you to Picmonkey’s new mobile option in this week’s App…

Thinking Green: CFL Myths

Fairy tales have happy endings -- but myths about CFLs are just plain sad.

There is plenty of misinformation out there about CFLs, or compact fluorescent lights. How do you separate the good info from the  bad? Check out this video from home expert Danny Lipford in this week’s Thinking Green. Categories: Morning – Features

Ask Danny: Painting A Garage Floor

Is it worth it?

It’s gorgeous outside these days, but if you still have a raw concrete surface on your garage floor, it might be worth it to spend a day or so painting. Danny Lipford shows us why for safety reasons as well as aesthetics it might be a good idea to paint the floor of the family garage. Categories: Morning – Features

Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Rainbow Milk

Fun, Easy, Kid-Friendly Science Experiments

FARGO, ND — This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff did a fun and easy science experiment, with Dr. Graeme Wyllie, Coordinator of the Concordia Science Academy. The experiment was Rainbow Milk. Here’s What You’ll Need: Saucer Milk Dish Soap Q-Tip or Dropper Many Different Colors of Food Coloring How to Make Rainbow Milk: Fill the saucer up with milk. Drop a variety…

KVRR Morning Week In Review: April 24-28

A Beauty Queen, A Puppy, An Anchor Debut And More

  Adam welcomes Jackie to the anchor desk for the first time this week. Adam chats with Raquel Wellentin, Miss North Dakota USA, ahead of her competing in the Miss USA pageant next month. Jackie Kelly warns us about dangerous roads after this week’s snow with a story about skipping on the streets on the way to the story. And…

Melinda’s Garden: The Tomato Race

Get the biggest, juiciest tomatoes from your vines, faster than all the neighbors grow theirs.

Believe it or not, in spite of this week’s surprise snowfall, we are mere weeks away from the start of tomato planting season. But as sweet as spring and summer are in the Red River region, they’re also among the shortest growing seasons in the United States. The final average frost date in the Fargo region is May 20th. That…

Tech Tip Today: Booking Your Best Flight Prices

Francie Black has the insider tips on how to score the best vacation flight deals.

It’s almost summer vacation time, and you’re probably looking to start settling your budget for spending on this summer’s big trip. Why not let Francie Black show you how to spend less on your airline tickets so you can spend more on souvenirs, with this week’s Tech Tip Today? Categories: Morning – Features

App Of The Week: JRNL

JRNL Makes Writing A Journal Simple

  Personal journaling is a method of saving thoughts for self-reflection and growth. Using an app to journal allows you to capture those thoughts whenever they happen. JRNL app is simple & unique. The About Me section records specific insights.  Answer question about your family, education, and growing up. You can record things like “share valuable advice your father gave…

Thinking Green: Phantom Power

How much energy do you think your electronics take up every year? Would you believe it's as much as a power plant? How about 26?

Look around your house. How much energy do you think your electronics take up every year? Would you believe it’s as much as a power plant? How about 26? Your television, stereo equipment and computer may be turned off, but they’re still drawing energy from your home. It’s called “Phantom Power” and it uses about 450 Kilowat hours of electricity…

Looking Up to the (New) Moon

What's Today's Moon Phase?

Meteorologist Scott Sincoff takes a look at the current moon phase and what constellations we can easily see in the stars this week: Categories: Morning – Features, Weather Blog, Weather Notes Tags: astronomy, constellations, leo, moon, stars, weather