This morning on The Coffee Club, it’s trash talk and transformation! Hosts welcome Jen from the City of Fargo for a deep dive into Cleanup Week—complete with tales of cars on payloaders and decorative boulders mistaken for junk. Then, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner and Sgt. Ben Schwandt drop by to talk about a different kind of cleanup: how inmate programs are changing lives inside the jail. From knitting to GEDs to donuts that spark life change, it’s an eye-opening chat about redemption, resources, and real impact.
Don’t miss the trivia, the laughs, and the stories that make community conversations worth tuning in to.
🕰️ Standout Moments (with Timestamps):
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0:07 – Trash Talk Begins:
Jen shares the quirky highlights from Fargo’s Cleanup Week—yes, someone tried to toss a whole car. -
2:30 – “Do Not Take: This is NOT Cleanup!”
A giant boulder sparks a hilarious discussion on misidentified junk and DIY landscaping mishaps. -
4:15 – Recycling Rundown:
Where does your fridge go after cleanup week? You’d be surprised. -
8:43 – 🎉 Trivia Time!
Can you recycle paint curbside? One lucky listener wins a Hornbacher’s gift card and some city swag. -
14:00 – Sheriff Jesse Jahner Enters:
Jail time doesn’t have to mean downtime. The Sheriff explains the “IGNITE” inmate programming initiative. -
16:53 – 🔥 Sgt. Ben Schwandt Takes the Mic:
Sgt. Schwant highlights over 50 weekly programs—from GEDs and job training to emotional wellness and faith support. -
21:12 – “From Cookie Cravings to Life-Changing Choices”:
Inmates lured by donuts end up transformed—real stories with real outcomes. -
25:42 – 📈 87 Volunteers, 50+ Programs:
Behind-the-scenes look at how Cass County’s programming became a national model. -
32:15 – From Inmates to Entrepreneurs:
How former inmates are returning to jail—as guest speakers and mentors. -
35:55 – That’s a Wrap!
Hosts reflect on the power of second chances and community connection.