☕ Episode Summary:
On this smoke-hazy Thursday morning edition of The Coffee Club, Bonnie and Ronnie serve up a delicious blend of laughter, local events, quirky debates, and heartfelt community updates. From a lotion-labeling debacle to donut-eating throw downs, this episode delivers the perfect mix of nonsense and news, with a side of cucumber salad memories.
They’re joined by guest Mark Johnson from Sweet Shots, who previews the evening's live music and reflects on Fargo's vibrant local scene. Plus, West Fargo’s Community Engagement Officer Rhonda Jorgensen stops by to chat about Night to Unite, the beloved annual community event bringing neighbors and first responders together with food, games, K9 demos, and... yes, even a home run derby.
Tune in for standout stories, surprise pranks, and some very suspicious bath & body product confusion that has the whole studio cracking up.
⏱️ Timestamps for Standout Moments:
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[00:00] - Smoky skies, sweet shots & Thursday vibes
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[03:00] - Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen 🍦 (supporting Sanford Children’s Hospital)
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[05:45] - Adults-only swim night at Island Park (but not that kind of adult)
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[12:20] - Boiler Room in downtown Fargo closing 😢
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[18:30] - The Great Lotion Mix-Up: Bonnie’s bath & body product chaos 💅
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[29:00] - Cucumber salad, Costco trips & household hilarity
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[40:00] - Mark Johnson joins to talk Sweet Shots, live music & game machines 🎸
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[1:03:00] - Live in-studio "Name That Tune" game: 90s rock and country favorites 🎶
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[1:21:30] - Officer Rhonda previews Night to Unite: donuts, fire trucks & community connections 🚓
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[1:35:00] - Sue from Golden Drive calls in to rally community support for homeless youth 💛
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[1:50:00] - Did You Know? Facts from strange history to name-guessing psychology 🤔
👥 Guests This Episode:
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Mark Johnson – Sweet Shots Fargo
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Rhonda Jorgensen – West Fargo Police Community Engagement Officer
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Sue Baron – Founder, Golden Drive Homeless Kids
📍 Featured Community Events:
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Night to Unite – Tuesday, August 5, 5–7:30pm at South Elmwood Park
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Golden Drive Homeless Kids Fundraiser – Cash Wise BBQ, July 31–Aug 1
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Veterans Honor Flight Golf Tournament – August 15 in Balmoral
🎧 Call to Action:
Don't forget to moisturize responsibly and check your labels — but most importantly, bring your neighbors together for Night to Unite. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and if you're ever in a lotion-laced identity crisis, tune in to the Coffee Club — we’ve got you.