Morning Crew

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, JUNE 25TH

WHAT HAPPENED

FRIDAY-RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME NIGHT AND DAKOTA CAT MOD SHOOTOUT

Ryan Restad scored his third straight Sportmod feature win to start the night.  Then it was Tye Wilke winning in the Legends.  Trent Grager got his third win in the Stock Cars.  Tanner Engen got the win and took over the point lead in the Hobby Stocks.  Brandon Rekow scored his second win in the Racesaver Sprints.  Then Matt Aukland rounded out the night with the Dakota Cat Mod Shootout win.

SATURDAY-JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY REBEL MIDWEST MODIFIED TOUR

Joey Banish took the win in the Slingshot feature.  Then it was Paul Morman getting his 3rd straight Bomber win.  “The Nightmare” Lucas Rodin dominated the Midwest Modified feature.  Ryan Braseth survived a late race wreck to win in the Legends.  And Kollin Hibdon ran away with the Modified main event.

SUNDAY

Rain canceled the whole day for the Buffalo River Speedway, Sheyenne Speedway, and the WeeTown Outlaw Speedway.

MONDAY-RED RIVER KART CLUB

BIG WINNERS: Jayden Ambuehl, Jackson Balderas, Ryder McGough, Regan Reinke, Cayden Wescott, Kyle VanMil, and the Stevenator.

THURSDAY-NORMAN COUNTY RACEWAY 125TH NORMAN COUNTY FAIR #ADANATIONALS

Matt Pederson won the Bang Banger feature.  He was followed by Rich Pavlicek with his Sportmod win.  Trent Grager won with a late race pass in the Stock Cars.  Mike Greseth took the win in the NLRA Late Models.  And Trevor Serbus was the winner in the Racesaver Sprint Cars.

NASCAR

Kyle Larson dominated in Nashville for his 4th win of the year moving him just 10 points behind Denny Hamlin.  The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono for a Saturday/Sunday double-header.

SCHATZ WATCH

Friday June 18th at the Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway, Donny Schatz became only the 3rd World of Outlaws driver to record his 300th.  Schatz is 3rd on the career wins list behind Steve Kinser who has 690 wins, and Sammy Swindell who has 394.

WHAT’S UP

TONIGHT-RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY: MN IMCA Sprint Car Series and the Stock Car King Pin Klash (7).

SATURDAY-NORMAN COUNTY RACEWAY: Battle of the Businesses Bus Races (7).  JAMESTOWN SPEEDWAY: “The Homewrecker” Chuckie Christ will jump a car through an RV (7).

SUNDAY-BUFFALO RIVER SPEEDWAY: Featuring Short Trackers, Hobby Stocks, Sportmods, Limited Late Models, and Modifieds (6).

MONDAY-RED RIVER KART CLUB (6:30)

WEDNESDAY-RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY NOSA SPRINT CAR SPECIAL (7).

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 how to prevent viruses, how to clean our computer screens, what causes a stuck key, how to set your phone up to print wirelessly, and more.

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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 fielded questions about  whether brand matters when it comes to oil.  He also answered a question about antifreeze, whether tire pressure fluctuates during hot weather, and more. 

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Kathy from Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton joined us this morning to talk about the animals, memberships and the annual Prometheus Motorcycle Run which is this Saturday.  Don't forget you can support the zoo by visiting, scheduling a Behind the Scenes Tour, or by buying a membership.  

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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 Asian Beetles, a pest that invades squash, what trees provide good shade and more.  Take a listen!  If you have more questions for Randy you can call him at 218-299-7338.

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Licensed Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Magee joins us every Tues. at 7:40am to answer our health and nutrition questions.  Today we talked about chips and whether baked ones are healthier and how to get more servings of veggies and how to keep them diet friendly.

 

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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 a question about when to be concerned about shingle material washing away, and why is concrete so expensive?  What kinds of problems should we be watching for?  Can we take any preventative measures to extend the life of concrete? 

If you have further questions for Lars you can call Nordic Companies at 701-566-1446.  

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Bonnie and Doug talk with Heather Mitchell, DVM, Animal Health Clinic Veterinarian to get some summer pet safety reminders. 

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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 gave us some tips for saving money at the grocery store.  

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The FM RedHawks are back in town and there are a lot of community celebrations filled with food, fun, street dances and more.  Listen as we get the details from "Man About Town" J.J. Gordon!.

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