Harris Happening

Bonanzaville USA is presenting another of  their popular "Murder Mysteries" with a Western theme this year. Missy Warren says there are a few spots open yet and with 21 acres on site there'll be plenty of social distancing. Must be 21 or over to participate.

Missy also tells us the annual 4th of July celebration will be ready to roll starting at 10 am that day with fireworks at dusk. Plenty of entertainment for the entire family throughout the day.

For more info on these and other events call Bonanzaville at 282-2822 or check out their website at www.bonanzaville.org and also on facebook.

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Lend-A-Hand Up's Jeana Peinovich tells us of a fundraising auction that is underway for the Lassonde Family to help with mounting medical expenses. 

Because of the pandemic, benefits have been cancelled. But this is your chance to help out the Lassonde family and they will get a 20 percent boost on monies raised  up to $5,000.

Items for auction range from produce baskets to artwork, kids play kits to jewelry...even an electric guitar. Auction ends June 24th, so bid high and often.

More auctions for needing families are being planned through the Lend-a-hand up website. Contact Jeana and get more info on possibly getting an event on their calendar. 

Check out all the information and a complete list of the Lassonde auction items at:

www.lendahandup.org

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Dr. Derine Winning from the Valley Veterinary Hospital joined me for a Saturday edition of "The Vet is in".

Hot topics include: Tick season..it's a bad one this year...Bathing your pet how often and what's the best shampoo....time of the season for allergies...laser surgery for spay or neutering procedures...listener tells of a cocker spaniel con...and what about pet health insurance?

Valley Veterinary Hospital is located at 3210  Main Ave in Moohread. You can call; at 232-3391 or online at 

www.valleyveterinary.net

or on Facebook!

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Jasper's Theater in Park Rapids has been holding entertaining shows for the whole family for years. According to Kathie Brekke, the show will go on this summer but will be moved outdoors. Eight outdoor shows have been schedule and the special guests they had lined up this year before the covid-19 outbreak will be scheduled for next year's shows.

For details on the change and ticket information plus information on the refunding of tickets already purchased for indoor shows go to their website at www.jasperstheater.com

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Well, you certainly don't get any more schlocky than 1978's "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" and JACK FM's Scotch, along with KFGO's Bob Harris, are here to tell you all about it. From it's ridiculously-catchy opening theme to the tomato-exploding finale of "Puberty Love", you won't be able to get it out of your head. Have a listen as Scotch and Bob dissect this juicy, late-seventies' cult classic.

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The need for blood donations is crucial...especially this year. With the Coronavirus and summer holidays, The need for donors is critical. 

Katie Bartelson, Senior Donor Recruitment Representative of Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) describes the donation process and the importance that you  roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life.

Because of social distancing due to Covid-19, The Annual Blood Drive for Chickens (as in those too chicken to donate in the past) will be Tuesday June 16th from 11:30-6pm.  at Red River Traditional Taekwondo  3509 4th Ave S. right behind Floor to Ceiling Carpet One off the I-29 frontage road.  

Appointments can be made by calling KFGO at 237-5346 during business hours or go on line to www.vitalant.org and use the sponsor code: midwestradio.

Coupons for free boneless wings provided by Buffalo Wild Wings!

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New York Times Best Selling Author Howard Blum joined us on KFGO to talk about his amazing new book and Hitler's plot to kill FDR, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin at a top secret meeting of the three leaders in Tehran.

Mr. Blum takes you through the planning stages for Operation Long Jump, 50 Nazi commandos who were chosen to taken them. But Secret Service agent Mike O'Reilly is the one who saves the world from losing these three leaders.

An added extra to the podcast, Mr. Blum talks about his book "American Lightning" about the bombing of the L.A. Times building in 1910, as a special request from one of my co-workers.

Follow Mr. Blum and all his works at his website:

www.howardblum.com

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Did Bob lose a bet? Scotch and KFGO's Bob Harris look at a sleazy little gem from 2012 called "Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader" that features Treat Williams, Sean Young, a cameo by Roger Corman himself and... you guessed it, GIANT CHEERLEADERS! Find out what they thought in this week's B-Movie Bonanza. Go on, have a listen. We dare you!

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Kristi Hilton of M-State Moorhead joined us on the Harris Happening to chat a little bit about American Sign Language.

With the continuous press conferences and speeches we've seen during this trying time in our lives, American Sign Language has been a hot topic among many. ASL Interpreters have been present at literally all of them.

For individuals that are deaf or hearing impaired, It has been a way  to more easily communicate and absorb what is going on in our world.

Two and four year courses are available for those who want to experience a unique form of language.

For more info contact M-State Moorhead

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The Gina Powers Band joined us last Saturday on the Harris Happening to promote their Livewire online concert with her and several local musicians.

Also Gina's band has a new album out that is now available digitally, and will be out on cd and even vinyl in the very near future.

Be sure to check the Bands FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Theginapowersband/

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