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Greta Guck of the Detroit Lakes Public Library joined us to talk about the success of the Book Bike Program, visiting parks, markets, and other events in the region. People can check out books, apply for a library card, it's a mobile hot spot and at certain events offers from books for the kids. 

When folded up it reminds folks of one of the old ice cream bikes of the past but is pulled by an "e" bike and offers some motorized help.

Checkout their website for them and the entire network of libraries at 

www.larl.org

photo: Detroit Lakes Public Library Facebook events Page.

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It's been a while since we've had an evening edition of "The Vet is In" on KFGO's "Nighttime Live" with Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo.

Some of the topics we talked about this show include:

Getting a new dog and kennel training, Doggy Doors, Ticks and Lyne disease, what to watch out for regarding pet poisoning during the pandemic, tips for taking pets camping with you, pets and the heat,  and keep an eye out for Rabbit hemorrhagic disease.

Check the Valley Veterinary Hospital website  Also on Facebook.

Their phone number is 701-232-3391 and they are located at 3210 Main in Fargo.

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Our good friend Kathie Brekke joined us to give an update on the outdoor shows coming to Jasper's Theater in Park Rapids starting July 23rd. They'll be 8 total this year and her son Dan(pictured with Kathie) from Nashville will be here for all 8 shows. As past of the show he'll be doing a tribute to his friend Charlie Daniels. For ticket information and dates of upcoming show, go to Jasper's Theaters website, or their Facebook page.

Just before we did this interview we got word of the death of Mike Bullock, leader of "Mike and the Monsters" and "The Michael James Band" plus others. Kathie said he knew how to work the audience for a great entertaining show.

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Joey Kuntz for years played with the band "The Fillers" in the FM area and now makes his home in Bakersfield California. During this pandemic he has released a number of songs he wrote and performed on, which will all become a full album in the future.

We took a listen to his latest single called "Miles in Between" and got details of upcoming show dates in North Dakota...including two in Fargo and one in Devils Lake.

Follow Joey on his Facebook page, his website, and be sure to subscribe to his Youtube Channel!

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Beginning Friday July 10th and running thru 9 pm July 24, the Plains Art Museum is holding a Virtual Art Auction. Because of the pandemic the original auction, which is part of the Spring Gala, was postponed until now.  Andy Maus tells us a large number of items are posted on the Plains Art website with all kinds of different art genres listed. 

And for the kids, one of the classes starting July 27th is the art of Claymation where kids from age 9 to 14, will be able to make their own 5 to 10 second film. Classes sizes are limited. For cost and registration info check the website.

Andy also dropped a name in the interview.....PICASSO! Listen to find out what that's all about.

www.plainsart.org and their phone number is 701-551-6100. Be sure to check the hours they are open before you visit.

(Photo: plainsart.org)

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Thunder Road will host its annual Charity Day this Tuesday, July 14th from 12 noon to 10 pm.  This year’s charity is Lend A Hand Up.

Lend-A-Hand Up's Jeana Peinovich tells us that $10 from every $20 Thunder Road punch card purchased Tuesday at Thunder Road or by phone at 282-5151, will benefit Lend A Hand Up to help families in medical crisis.

Punch-cards can be used day of or at a future date.  A $20 card pays for activities -  go carts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper cars,...

Bring your kids, coworkers or just come yourself for some outdoor and/or indoor fun. For more info go to www.lendahandup.org or visit Thunder Road on their Facebook page.

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The North Dakota Autism Center's annual "AuSome Evening" is reading to roll July 22nd at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo starting at 5:30 pm.

Darcy Kasparwitz of the Center tells us the AuSome Evening is a business formal attire event that is designed to motivate, rejuvenate, and inspire their guests! You'll enjoy an adult-night-out with heavy appetizers, games, and a silent auction while benefiting the Puzzle Place Preschool & Childcare, NDAC Enrichment Center, In Home Family Support Program and the Behavior Support Program.

If you have items to donate for the auction, or need more information to purchase tickets visit their website

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Dan Brekke certainly comes from a family full of music! His mother teaches at Moorhead High and heads a local jazz band, plus his family entertains us each summer with wholesome entertainment at Jasper's Theater in Park Rapids. 

Dan has performed with a number of bands including Johnny Holm. Has done many gigs in the Nashville area. and has a new band called the Tumbling Dice that will release a new CD this Friday.

As you can see from the picture from Halloween a couple of years ago...Dan, as,  and  with Charlie Daniels.We lost Charlie earlier this week at the age of 83. Dan talks about the influence he got from Charlie and talks about the times when they met up with each other.

For More info on Dan's new band check them out on Instagram at "the_tumblingdice

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTumblinDice.band/

and on the web at : http://thetumblingdiceband.com/

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Imagine having full reign of the cast, creators, producers, engineers, writers, and more, of one the most successful television comedies of the past decade.

Marc Freeman had a chance to interview the participates of "Modern Family" and got the behind the scene scoop on how this show came to be, it's success and the sad day it all came to an end in April after 11 years on the air.

This oral history from all the members of the show is a fantastic read.

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Alicia Underlee Nelson of PrairieStylefile.com received a grant to document public art all over the state of North Dakota. Alicia defines public art as anything you can see in a public space without having to pay or stand in line to observe. Alicia gives us a lot of examples of the public art she observed and photographed on her first outing to Western North Dakota and the Bismarck area.

If you have some public art in your city, Alicia would love to possibly come and document your suggestions.

Please checkout Alicia's Website, www.prariestylefile.com and see some of the beautiful pictures  she took. Please you can contact her at the site to make suggestions to her.

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