Morning Crew

Licensed Registered Dietitian Elizabeth Magee joins us every Tues. at 7:40am to answer our health and nutrition questions.  Today we talked ground beef, veggie burgers, bananas and more.

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What is up with the Minnesota Twins and why haven't they been able to get back on the winning track?  Listen as Bonnie and Doug talk with Seth Stohs of Twins Daily.  

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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 we talked about a shortage in some outdoor equipment, including tents, backpacks, bikes and other gear.  If you're planning to reserve a campground or other rental, the sooner you book, the better luck you'll have. 

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There are community rummage sales in Arthur, Hunter and Moorhead tomorrow. The Linebenders are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with an improv show Saturday.  A couple of comedians are in town for a show tonight and it's Kidsfest is in Moorhead tomorrow.  "Man About Town" J.J. Gordon has details on those events and more.

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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.   Stay tuned because Corey will join us every Friday at 6:40am during the racing season. Checkers and Wreckers is brought to you by 7th Ave. Auto Salvage.

CHECKERS AND WRECKERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 14TH 

WHAT HAPPENED 

Friday, May 7th-Red River Valley Speedway Season Opener-West Fargo, ND 

Scott Jacobson started off the night by picking off the Sportmod win.  Then Travis Robertson won a hard-fought Stock Car feature which saw our 1st entrant into the unintentional roll over contest when Tyler McDoughall tipped over on his roof for 2 points.  Sean Johnson parked it in victory lane in the Legends.  Then Cory Probst charged up from 9th starting spot to claim the Hobby Stock win.  Casey Arneson battled his way through traffic to win in the Modifieds. And Ty Hanten became the first IMCA 305 Sprint Car feature winner at RRVS. 

Saturday, May 8th-Viking Speedway 56th Season Opener-Alexandria, MN 

The Saurer Brothers both picked up wins with Travis winning in the Midwest Mods, and Trevor in the Super Stocks.  “The Ripper” Ryan Satter made a last corner pass to win in the Street Stocks.  And Dusty Bitzan capped off the weekend with the Modified win. 

NASCAR 

Martin Truex became the 1st driver to repeat again after his Darlington win Sunday.  Truex picked up win number 3 but is still 75 points behind the winless Denny Hamlin.  The NASCAR Cup series travels to the Monster Mile in Dover, DE Sunday at 1pm. 

SCHATZ WATCH 

Donny Schatz picked up a pair of 3rd places Friday and Saturday at the Eldora Speedway and a 5th Wednesday at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA.  Schatz will still be looking for win number 300 tonight at the Williams Grove Speedway in PA. 

WHAT’S UP 

Tonight-Ladies Night at the Red River Valley Speedway, West Fargo at 7pm.  Also I94 Speedway in Fergus Falls at 7pm and River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks at 7pm. 

Saturday- Jamestown Speedway Season Opener at 7pm, Viking Speedway has Late Models starting at 6:30, and North Central Speedway at 6:45. 

Sunday-The return of the Buffalo River Speedway after a year off starting at 6 just east of Glyndon on Highway 10.  As well as the Season Opener at the Sheyenne Speedway 6pm in Lisbon.  

Check out Checkers and Wreckers with Corey Litton on Facebook as well as @Chexnrex on Twitter and Instagram for the number 1 FM racing news source. 

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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 how to improve gas mileage, what could be causing power steering to make loud noises, whether rubbing alcohol can make windshield wiper blades last longer, and more.

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Danny the camel is 7 weeks old and can be found in the petting zoo at Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton.  Bonnie and Doug visit with Zoo Director Kathy Diekman and Animal Curator Tom Schmaltz to learn more about camels.  You can support the zoo buy visiting, scheduling a Behind the Scenes Tour, or 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 getting rid of gnats, pruning evergreens, best grass seed for sandy soil 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 white rice, brown rice, wild rice and Rice-A-Roni.  Listen as Bonnie and Elizabeth get schooled up on Rice-A-Roni.  We also talk about whether certain foods containing sugar can make us sleepy.  

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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 gave us pointers on how to hire the right contractor. If you have further questions for Lars you can call Nordic Companies at 701-566-1446.  

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