The Coffee Club: “Flags, Flights & Fuzzy Friends: A Patriotic Friday Special” (6-13-25)

✨ Episode Summary:

On this heartfelt and jam-packed Veterans Friday, the Coffee Club crew kicks off the weekend with a star-spangled celebration! From Father's Day musings to food truck festivities, this episode salutes the unsung heroes in our communities — including a deep-dive into the incredible work of the Veterans Treatment Court with special guest Tony Baker.

🐶 Plus, Pup of the Week returns, there’s a mysterious bone discovery in North Dakota (👀), and we gear up for the McLeod Stampede Rodeo with the ever-energetic Deb Sagvold. You’ll laugh, learn, and maybe tear up a bit. Don’t miss this whirlwind of honor, hometown pride, and hot dogs.

🎤 Guests:

• Tony Baker – Cass County Veterans Service Officer

• Gina – StyleSafe, celebrating 15 years of stylish safety upgrades

• Deb Sagvold – Organizer of the McLeod Stampede

• Dean Wysocki – Weather wizard

• Rocky Schneider – Previewing the Downtown Hour

🕒 Standout Moments:

• [00:58] – Flag Day Festivities begin! Food trucks, giveaways, and a celebration of our stars & stripes 🇺🇸

• [02:10] – Tony Baker joins to talk Veterans Court, second chances, and how community saves lives

• [07:10] – Tough convo on pet shelters: Overcrowding, euthanasia, and how to help 🐕

• [10:11] – Mystery bone found in Brush Lake: Crime? Coincidence? 🦴

• [15:14] – Concert Weekend Rundown from John Anderson to Theory of a Deadman 🎶

• [18:30] – Why “Remember Everyone Deployed” means something extra today — red shirts and all ❤️

• [20:15] – Inside Veterans Court: Treatment over punishment, and the power of peer mentorship

• [33:51] – Top 10 little-known benefits for veterans (caregiver stipends, dental grants, adaptive sports!)

• [59:54] – Pup of the Week: Meet Mickey, the 11-year-old fluffball instigator

• [1:03:00] – McLeod Rodeo preview with Deb: barrel clowns, jersey auctions, and dirt dance floors 🤠

• [1:25:00] – Flag Facts You Didn’t Know – Yes, there are 6 American flags on the moon 🌕

🎁 Highlights:

• Veterans Honor Flight fundraiser raised awareness and donations

• StyleSafe announced special giveaways and discounts for remodels

• Grease Monkey & Kingpins help with the Great Grocery Giveaway

📝 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts — and don’t forget to wave your flag and thank a veteran today.