Morning Crew

Kathy and Tom from Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton joined us this morning for our weekly chat.  Today we decided to talk about bats since there was one in the dugout before a RedHawks game last night which a couple of players removed using Jack Michaels net that he keeps in the broadcast booth. 

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Lars Knobloch of Nordic Companies Inc. joins Bonnie and Doug every Tues. at 6:40 a.m. to give us home fix-it and maintenance advice, and he answers your questions. Today he answered questions about  foundation issues, cosmetic cracks and the homebuying process.  If you have further questions for Lars you can call Nordic Companies at 701-566-1446.  

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Licensed Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Magee joins us every Tues. at 7:40am to answer our health and nutrition questions. Today she was asked about the best ingredients for trail mix, why iceberg lettuce gets a bad rap, the benefits of drinking vinegar and her thoughts on doing shots of olive oil.   

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Bonnie and Doug talk about consumer topics with KFGO Farm and Ranch Director Sarah Heinrich every Monday at 6:40am.  Today she told us to brace ourselves to pay more for coffee, ice cream and other foods.  Take a listen!

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Dakota Vines Vineyard and Winery in Colfax, ND is hosting the 2nd Annual Grape Stomp on Sat. Aug. 21.  The event will be held at their next door neighbor's Crooked Lane Farm.  Listen as Bonnie and Doug get more details on the event from Deb Grosz of Dakota Vines Vineyard and Winery. 

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Kindred Days, Fargo Blues Festival, racing at the North Dakota Horse Park, and a fundraiser for Veteran's Honor Flight are some of the highlights this weekend.  Listen as we get the details from "Man About Town" J.J. Gordon!

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Bonnie and Doug visit with Track Announcer Corey Litton of Checkers and Wreckers about this weekend's races, including locally, World of Outlaws and NASCAR.  Corey joins us every Friday at 6:40am during the racing season. Checkers and Wreckers is brought to you by 7th Ave. Auto Salvage and Buffalo River Speedway.    

CHECKERS AND WRECKERS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 30TH

WHAT HAPPENED

FRIDAY-RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT

Dexter Dvergsten bookended the night by winning the Lightning Sprint make-up and regular feature races.  Then Rich Pavlicek charged up halfway through the field to win in the Sportmods.  “Hollywood” Tye Wilke started 10th and took the Legends victory.  Tyler Mcdougall won the Stock Car feature with no breaks and a left rear tire going flat.  Marcus Rothenbacher scored Limited Sprint win number 2 on the season.  And Jesse Skalicky ended a 3 ½ year RRVS drought by winning the Modified main event.

SUNDAY-BUFFALO RIVER SPEEDWAY MID SUMMER HOBBY STOCK SHOOTOUT

So, with makeup features, special features, and the regular features, a total of 10 main event winners, and one champion were crowned Sunday night.  Starting the night off was Kelly Jacobson winning the Sportmod makeup.  Then it was Jesse Skalicky winning the Modified makeup and his second win of the weekend.  In the main program, Gavin Edinger won in the Slingshots. Scott Jacobson spoiled his son Kelly’s chances at doubling up in the Sportmods.  “Hollywood” Tye Wilke won in the Legends.  Hunter Goulet won in the Short Trackers.  Zach Reinke won in the Midwest Mods.  Chris Crowder came all the way up from Colorado to win the Lightning Sprint main.  “Magic Mike” Johnson won the Modified feature.  Then after winning the Hobby Stock Mid-Summer Shootout A Main, Dylan Nelson claimed the championship as well.

MONDAY-RED RIVER KART CLUB

Brady Heilman won for the second week in a row in the Novice 2 division.  Owen Zick won for the first time in the Rookie 1s.  Noah Brejcha won for the first time this year in the Rookie 2’s.  Then Zayden Braaten won for the second time in the 206 Blue Slide class.  Kyle VanMil won in the 206 Black Slide class.  Then Tate Magnuson picked up the Adult Stock win.

THURSDAY-NORMAN COUNTY RACEWAY SANDERS STOCKCAR CHALLENGE NIGHT ONE

Paul Colvin picked up his first Sportmod win of the year.  He was so happy to finally get that “W”He was fist pumping as he crossed the line.  While doing that, Colvin slapped the front stretch wall.  He’s in the running for celebration of the year.  Brodee Eckert was next up with his Hobby Stock win.  Austin Arneson was gone from the start picking up the Modified win.  Then “The Ham Lake Hammer” Don Shaw won the Late Model feature.  And in just his second IMCA Stock Car start, Randy Klein won the $800 Sanders Stockcar Shootout main event.

WHAT’S UP

TONIGHT-Sanders Stock Car Challenge Night 2-Red River Valley Speedway (7)

SUNDAY-Fan Appreciation Night-Buffalo River Speedway (5)

MONDAY-Red River Kart Club (6:30)

THURSDAY-Norman County Raceway (7)

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Every Thursday at 7:40am we get your tech questions answered during "Talking Technology". Chuck Zejdlik of Computers A2Z joins Bonnie and Doug to answer your technology questions. Today he answered questions about whether we should be backing up our files and pictures to an external hard-drive other other device, how our computers can become infected with Malware and more.

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Every Thurs. at 6:40a.m., Matt Lachowitzer of Matt's Automotive joins Bonnie and Doug for "Talking Autos with Matt".  He takes your calls and helps you with your vehicle troubles.  Today he answered questions about how often we should flush our anti-freeze, what might be causing a check engine light problem, how often we should change our oil and more.

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Clay County Extension Educator Randy Nelson joins Bonnie and Doug every Tues. at 6:40am and he answers your questions. Today he answered questions about yellow, dying leaves on pumpkins, a succulent that's turning yellow and drooping, how to tell if your lawn is dead, and how often sod needs to be watered. Take a listen!  If you have more questions for Randy you can call him at 218-299-7338.

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