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Experiments with KVRR Meteorologist Scott Sincoff: Lava Lamps

Fun, Easy, Kid-Friendly Science Experiments

This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff created his own lava lamp with Concordia Science Academy Coordinator, Dr. Graeme Wyllie. What You Need: Cooking Oil Water A Tall  Clear Glass or cylinder Food Coloring Half of an Alka-Seltzer Tablet How to Make Your Own Lava Lamp: Put water in the tall glass or cylinder, and fill it about a quarter-way up. Put…

Week In Review: May 1-5

We've got candy, a slip of Scott's clicker, and a purring furry friend.

We tell you about Jackie Kelly doing your jobs for our upcoming segment, and our graphics guy surprises us with a fun rendering of her out on the job. We visited with a new sweet shop in the region, and Emily tries jalapeno flavored candy. Instead of the forecast, Scott shows us a shot from his webcam. Oops! And a…

Tech Tip Today: Removing Apps

They're so much fun! But they do slow things down.

We love to tell you all about the latest, coolest apps each weekday morning, but with too many on one computer or device, they can slow things down and and even run down your battery. Francie Black explains the best way to remove an app in this week’s Tech Tip Today. Categories: 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