Morning Crew

Kathy from Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton joined us this morning to talk about the special customized tours you and your group can take.  Did you know you can book a "Behind the Scenes" tour for your workplace, team or family?   Listen for details.  

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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 using whole wheat flour to make bread, how food can affect our mood, how to stay on track and motivated, and whether it's okay to only eat every other day. 

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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 insulation, whether we should finish our basements, foundation cracks and how to properly build up soil around our foundation.  If you have further questions for Lars you can call Nordic Companies at 701-566-1446.  

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Derek Hanson is hosting a fall fishing trip to Ballard's on Lake of the Woods and he'd love to take you with!  Listen as Bonnie and Doug chat with Derek about the Fall Walleye Connection Oct. 11-14 and then call or sign up online.

Ballard's Phone: 218-634-1849 or 800-776-2675

Email: [email protected]

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Bonnie and Doug discuss consumer topics with our KFGO Farm and Ranch team every Monday at 6:40am.  Today we talk with Reporter Rusty Halvorson about all the good stuff you can find at our local Farmer's Markets.

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Loco Days, the Fargo Airsho, Buffalo Days in Jamestown, the Aber Rodeo, and Heritage Days in Lidgerwood are among 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 23RD

WHAT HAPPENED

FRIDAY-WORLD OF OUTLAW LATE MODELS-RIVER CITIES SPEEDWAY-GRAND FORKS

Tucker Pederson started off the night with the Street Stock win.  Then it was Austin Pierce winning in the NOSA Sprints.  Dennis Erb Jr. battled Jimmy Mars and lapped traffic to take the big win in the Late Models. 

SATURDAY-WORLD OF OUTLAW LATE MODELS-I94 SPEEDWAY-FERGUS FALLS

Corey Storck split the leaders as they wrecked down the back stretch and held on to win the Midwest Mod feature.  Parker Anderson was the Steffes Street Stock Tour winner.  And Frank Heckenest Jr. won the Late Model Main event.

SUNDAY-RED RIVER VALLEY FAIR RACE-RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY

The Hobby Stocks were won by Brodee Eckerdt.  Then Trent Grager won another big Stock Car Main.  Dave Shipley won in the Modifieds.  Then “The Fort Ripley Rocket” Jake Hageman won the 40 lap, $1000 to win Sportmod main event.

TUESDAY-RED RIVER KART CLUB

Rain forced the RRKC to move to a rare Tuesday race.  The big winners were Caleb Brejcha, Brady Heilman, Dalton Babcock, Owen Springer, brothers Andrew and Alex Clark, and Vince Noble.

THURSDAY-ADVANTAGE RV MODIFIED TOUR-NORMAN COUNTY RACEWAY

Scary accident in the heat races as Dustin Strand violently rolled down the back stretch 5 times.  He was shaken up and taken in for observation but was able to walk to the ambulance.  When racing resumed, Scott Jacobson got the Sportmod win.  Followed by Aaron Blacklance who threw such impressive sliders, Greg Maddux stood up and applauded.  Rob VanMil was able to outrun all the other Stock Cars.  And Jeremy Nelson was your Modified main event winner.

NASCAR

Aric Almirola picked up the impressive win in New Hampshire ending Stewart-Haas Racings winless streak for the year.  Denny Hamlin still is the point leader by 13 over Kyle Larson who leads in the Play Off standings as NASCAR’s winningest driver this year so far.

WHAT’S UP

TONIGHT-First Responders Night with Sprint Car Meet and Greet-Red River Valley Speedway (7)

SATURDAY-NOSA Sprints-Jamestown Speedway (7)

SUNDAY-Mid-Summer Hobby Stock Shootout with double features-Buffalo River Speedway (5:30)

MONDAY-Red River Kart Club (6:30)

THURSDAY-Sanders Stock Car Challenge-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 what to do about lengthy updates that won't finish, whether a certain computer will be compatible with Windows 11 and a question about Raspberry Pi which learned is a small circuit board or mini computer.

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Every Thurs. at 6:40am., 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 the best gear ratio for towing, why a 1999 Tahoe won't start, whether your vehicle will still run if the catalytic converter is stolen and more.

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