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✨ 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.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty break down the new coaches challenge that is being implemented into NCAA Men's Division 1 Basketball for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday June 12th, 2025.  Guests include Gary Lezac, Michelle Turnberg and Cody Cashman.

Episode Summary:
In this jam-packed episode of The Coffee Club, Janae and Ronnie serve up their signature blend of banter, music nostalgia, and local flavor — with special guests and surprising revelations along the way! 🎤
✨ Rising local star Annabelle joins the show to debut her heartfelt new song “Letter to You” and chat about her big move to Nashville.
🎸 Then, buckle up for an epic conversation with Anthony, aka the Hair Metal Guru, whose YouTube success has landed him interviews with legends like Ricki Rocket and a radio gig with Rock 101 KLOL.
💬 The gang also debates proper shower techniques (spoiler: Ronnie’s strategy is gravity-dependent), shares questionable cereal reviews, and drops golden life tips on tipping bartenders, using loofahs, and why you shouldn’t skip breakfast.

It’s a rollercoaster of music memories, laugh-out-loud honesty, and a little emotional soul-searching.

⏱️ Standout Moments + Timestamps:

• 🎶 0:50 – Acoustic Fest Starlet: Annabelle’s musical chops are teased as part of Acoustic Fest.

• 🎤 19:15 – “Letter to You” Live Performance: Annabelle stuns with her emotional track from her upcoming EP.

• 🎓 27:00 – Nashville Bound: She talks dreams, Belmont University, and the leap from Fargo to Music City.

• 🎸 56:04 – The Hair Metal Guru Enters: Meet Anthony, ex-English teacher turned rock doc with a booming YouTube channel.

• 💣 1:06:54 – Shocking Confession: A guest opens up about a family tragedy and addiction in one of the most raw podcast moments you’ll hear.

• 🎤 1:14:45 – A Tribute to Janie Lane (Warrant): Anthony shares a personal journey that mirrors a fallen rockstar's, including backstage stories and hard-earned sobriety.

• 🥣 1:33:03 – Cereal Deep Dive: New flavors, old favorites, and why orange cream pop should stay in popsicle form.

• 🚿 1:25:37 – Shower Confessions: Ronnie’s hygiene habits are put under a playful microscope (you’ve been warned).

• 📺 47:58 – Sphere Spectacle: The Wizard of Oz goes 360° in Las Vegas — with 167,000 speakers. Yup.

• 📦 1:24:55 – Grocery Giveaway Alert: Shoutout to Barry Heck — may the $10K in groceries be ever in your favor!

💡 Why You’ll Love This Episode:
It’s got local talent, nostalgic glam rock vibes, brutally honest shower talk, and enough cereal commentary to fuel a Kellogg’s marketing brainstorm. Come for the laughs, stay for the realness.

Welcome to another lively morning with Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! In today’s episode, Bonnie and Jace dive into everything from wildfire smoke alerts and rainy forecasts to explosive devices discovered in Grand Forks and the Minnesota Twins’ big win.

🔥 Hot Topics Covered:

• Air Quality Alert (0:30): Wildfire smoke returns to North Dakota and Minnesota. Learn which counties are under alert and what you should do to stay safe.

• News Headlines (4:10): An explosive device in Grand Forks, measles cases rising in ND, and scammers targeting inmate families.

• Twins Crush It (14:55): Byron Buxton blasts a 479-foot homer. Relive the highlights of the Twins vs. Rangers game and the RedHawks update too.

• Veterans Honored (1:12:00): A heartfelt salute on Women Veterans Day at Fargo AmVets, plus a Flag Day celebration with free food and prizes.

• Weather Chat with Dean Wysocki (1:34:00): What’s with the smoke? Will rain clear it up? Dean breaks down what to expect this weekend.

• Lawn & Garden Time (1:42:00): Don Kinsler answers all your summer yard questions—from thinning carrots to taming tree suckers.

• Bison Safety PSA (2:25:00): Yep, someone else got gored at Yellowstone. The crew dishes out wild stories and safety tips.

• Bear in the Hot Tub (2:28:00): A Florida bear makes himself at home. Lawn chairs, donuts, and all.

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In this episode, Ricot Aladin sits down with Hans Grafstrom, the CEO of Grafstrom Construction, to explore his unlikely journey from a turbulent early adulthood to leading a thriving construction company with over 50 employees. Hans shares how his business began as a way to make ends meet—and how grit, mistakes, and a deep belief in personal growth turned that hustle into a full-scale operation.

💥 Highlights include:

• Hans' raw and powerful reflection on going from defendant to courthouse builder 🏛️

• The unplanned origin story of Grafstrom Construction

• How to turn chance encounters into career-changing opportunities

• Why hiring for energy and positivity matters more than technical skill

• Honest insights into mentorship, learning from mistakes, and the messy business of leadership

• Real talk on firing, feedback, and building a values-based team

• The role books, bedtime, and golf play in Hans' personal growth routine

💡 "Never lose your curiosity." That’s Hans’ advice to every young professional—and he’s living proof that consistent growth and the willingness to ask questions can change everything.

🎯 Whether you’re launching your career, leading a team, or mentoring others, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and heart.

🔥 Plus: Learn how Professional Launch is building a new mentoring platform to connect students with local professionals. Sign up to volunteer at professionallaunch.org!

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman look ahead to this weekend's College World Series. Plus, James educates Jace on the annual Jello Shot challenge at the CWS. Also, the Minnesota Timberwolves denied the New York Knicks request to interview Head Coach Chris Finch.

Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify style):

On today’s Jay Thomas Show, it’s a wild ride through protests, politics, pool table sales, gardening woes, and an explosive situation—literally. Jay dives into national protest coverage, laments the downfall of civil discourse, and breaks some eyebrow-raising local news involving an I-29 bomb squad response. There's passion, humor, and plenty of strong opinions.

Later in the show, local elections take center stage as Jay grills former WDAY TV and current Fargo Forum reporter/columnist Jim Shaw and others on a growing push to implement a primary system in Fargo—a move aimed at cleaning up chaotic ballots. Toss in a tribute to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, live weather roasts, and lawn & garden Q&A with horticulturist Don Kinzler, and you've got a signature Jay Thomas blend of current events, comedy, and community.

👉 Listener Warning: Jay doesn’t hold back. Expect strong opinions, real talk, and a couple of well-aimed jabs.

📌 Highlight Timestamps:

• 0:00 – 2:24 | Sponsor Shoutout & Pool Table Rhapsody: Jay rants about custom Olhausen tables like they're rare antiques. Vinnie, you're a legend.

• 2:25 – 4:16 | Protest Recap Mayhem: Fires, looting, and 700 Marines on standby. Jay asks, “Where’s Kurt Russell when you need him?”

• 4:16 – 8:06 | Kings Protest Conspiracy: Jay calls it “grassroots,” others say it’s “performance art.” Who’s dressing as Lady Liberty?

• 8:06 – 10:07 | Road Blocking Rant: Jay says if you block traffic, you should be arrested. No sugar-coating here.

• 10:34 – 13:23 | Callers Get Heated: From "violent invaders" to “theater protests,” listeners weigh in with no filter.

• 17:23 – 18:23 | Pool Talk & Solar Cover Struggles: Jay’s war with cold water and Wysocki’s weather forecast.

• 19:23 – 1:58:14 | Lawn & Garden Radio Takes Over: Don Kinzler joins to talk rhubarb, oak leaf damage, and why dogs dig. It's the zen interlude you didn’t expect.

• 1:58:14 – End | 🔥 Bombshell Segment: Jay breaks news about a bomb squad detonation on I-29—from a traffic stop to explosive discovery. Plus, viral TikTok pranks go way too far.

🎧 Why You Should Listen:

If you like your news unfiltered, your opinions spicy, and your gardening advice bizarrely soothing, this episode is a must-listen. Jay Thomas is never dull—and neither is Fargo this week.

Rise and shine, Fargo! The Bonnie & Friends morning show welcomes listeners with a mix of news, banter, weather, and wild local happenings—under the glow of a barely-visible Strawberry Moon. 🌕

This jam-packed episode has something for everyone—from wildfire smoke forecasts to a rant about overflowing junk drawers and the nostalgia of Bob Welch tracks. Toss in quirky sleep schedules, vintage shopping hot takes, and a deer sighting on a morning commute, and you’ve got small-town Americana at its finest.

🔥 Highlights include:

• [00:05] – The Strawberry Moon’s hazy rise & a cloudy sky report 🌫️

• [00:12] – Fargo’s top cop defends officers in viral video controversy

• [00:19] – Wildfire smoke from Canada creeps back into ND & MN

• [00:23] – Naturalization ceremonies: nearly 200 new U.S. citizens in Fargo! 🇺🇸

• [00:30] – Daily "Question of the Morning": What’s sitting around your house that you should toss or donate? Cue chaos! 🧦🪑👚

• [00:47] – Redhawks, Spuds, and Twins sports roundups ⚾

• [01:03] – The never-ending battle of "junk vs. treasure" and thrift-store tales

• [01:28] – Local mystery: masked teens caught kicking doors in the night 😬

• [01:35] – Bonnie’s Fitbit fail and steps-guilt relatable moment 👣

• [01:52] – Flatland Music Flashback: From Bob Welch to Prince to 38 Special 🎶

• [02:03] – Great Grocery Giveaway drama: Will Nick Ostrom call in on time?!

• [02:07] – Dumper Dan talks Lake Michigan salmon fishing 🎣

• [02:20] – Pop-Tarts are back—especially blue raspberry. Important news.

• [02:30] – Cinnamon churro knock-off Oreos get Bonnie’s side-eye 👀

• [02:42] – UK bans a Twix ad? Yes, for “encouraging dangerous driving” 🚗🍫

• [02:50] – Market & money insights with Brian Kronk 💼📉

• [03:00+] – Final funnies, giveaways, and Dolly Parton’s potato obsession 🥔💕