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Today's guests are Brad Olstad and Chris Sherman! ☁️Watch Weather & Ag in focus LIVE! 🌾 💬Leave a comment, 📞 701-293-9000, or 🌐 weather@flagfamily.com or AG@flagfamily.com Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

Sales and marketing are supposed to be on the same team—but in many businesses, they feel more like rivals. In this episode  Joe and Clay are joined by Jake Dahl, VP of Sales & Marketing at OnSharp, to break down why sales and marketing misalignment is so common—and how to fix it.

Together, they unpack the real-world causes of friction between teams, from vanity metrics and unrealistic expectations to long sales cycles and poor communication. The conversation goes deep into what true alignment actually looks like in practice: shared goals, clear definitions of a “good lead,” strong feedback loops, and consistent collaboration at every stage of the funnel.

You’ll hear practical advice on:

• Why marketing success doesn’t always equal sales success

• How long-term brand building clashes with short-term sales pressure

• Where handoffs break down—and why alignment isn’t just a “handoff” at all

• The role leadership, cadence, and metrics play in keeping teams aligned

• Why tools don’t fix broken processes (and often make them worse)

If you’re a business owner, sales leader, or marketer who’s tired of finger-pointing and wasted effort, this episode delivers a clear message: when sales and marketing stop competing and start collaborating, everyone wins—especially the customer.

In this action-packed Tuesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman guide listeners through the final stretch of a bitter January cold snap. While the "goose egg" high of zero degrees looms for Friday, there is a glimmer of hope as temperatures are projected to hit the 30s by next week. The team dives into the local impact of the emerald ash borer discovery in Fargo and gets an exclusive look at "Cookie University" with the Girl Scouts. On the sports front, Jace recaps a wild shootout victory for the Minnesota Wild and looks ahead to a Super Bowl rematch a decade in the making. Plus, the hosts explore changing shopping habits in an era of high prices and the moving (if slightly unoffical) story of spreading a loved one's ashes on a favorite lake.

Key Moments

• Emerald Ash Borer Alert: NDSU Extension horticulturist Don Kinsler joins the studio to discuss the devastating arrival of the emerald ash borer in Fargo, offering a "woodpecker warning" for homeowners and details on his upcoming free gardening webinar series.

• Wild Comeback: Jace breaks down the Minnesota Wild’s thrilling shootout win over the Blackhawks, where they erased a 3-0 deficit led by "The Wall of St. Paul," goalie Jesper Wallstedt, and a decisive goal by Kirill Kaprizov.

• Cookie University 101: Bailey Brooker from Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts previews the upcoming cookie season, introducing the "Explore Mores" rocky road cookie and explaining how "Cookie University" at NDSU prepares young entrepreneurs for digital sales.

• Super Bowl Rematch: The stage is set for Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, featuring a high-stakes rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots—ten years after the infamous goal-line interception.

• The "Exploding Tree" Debunking: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki returns to laugh off viral social media memes about exploding trees, explaining the actual science of expanding sap while warning of dangerous 50-below wind chills.

• Smart Shopping Habits: Bonnie and Jace discuss how inflation has changed their grocery runs, from Bonnie’s $300 "Butcher Block" win to Jace’s quest for 12-packs of soda that don't cost a fortune.

• TSA's Hall of Bizarre: The team reviews the most unusual airport security finds of the year, including replica bombs used as "training aids" and travelers attempting to hide turtles in their pants and bras.

• Agriculture Innovation: Ag Director Bridgette Readel reports on "short stature corn" hybrids that reduce carbon intensity and an automated rail car lid system from Rayhawk designed to keep elevator workers safe in the winter.

The Coffee Club from Tuesday January 27th, 2026.  Guests include Marc Simonet.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman are joined by former Minnesota State Moorhead Dragon Football star quarterback, Jack Strand. They recapped his trip to The American Bowl, discussed his training preparation for his Pro Day, and m0re.

The Jay Thomas Show from Monday January 26th, 2026.  Guests include Governor Kelly Armstrong and your calls and emails.

Today's guest is NDSU Horticulturalist Don Kinzler! ☁️Watch Weather & Ag in focus LIVE! 🌾 💬Leave a comment, 📞 701-293-9000, or 🌐 weather@flagfamily.com or AG@flagfamily.com Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

The Coffee Club from Monday January 26th, 2026.  Guests include Emily, Lindsey and Javier from F45 Gym and Nick and Lucas Johnson from Suite Shots.

In this Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman battle through a week-long deep freeze that has settled into the Red River Valley. With actual temperatures hitting 20 below and wind chills reaching dangerous levels of 50 to 60 below zero, the team discusses the "wonky" reality of winter life—from bursting pipes and vehicle diagnostic glitches to the "molasses-like" speed of teenagers in the morning. On the sports desk, the Super Bowl matchup is officially set as the Seahawks prepare for a high-stakes rematch against the Patriots. Plus, the crew explores the weirdest TSA finds of 2025 and welcomes "Big Game" James McCarty back from a pizza-filled weekend event at All Sauger Meats.

Key Moments

• The Brutal Cold Snap: Bonnie and Jace discuss the persistent Arctic air, noting that while Sunday offered a brief "win" at 23 degrees, the region remains under a cold weather advisory with life-threatening wind chills.

• Super Bowl Rematch Set: Jace recaps the NFL Conference Championships, where the New England Patriots survived a "fringe blizzard" in Denver to secure a Super Bowl berth against the Seattle Seahawks—a rematch of their classic duel from a decade ago.

• Exploding Trees & Murder Hornets: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki returns to debunk a viral "exploding tree" meme, explaining that while freezing sap can make a loud cracking sound, it’s a far cry from trees blowing up like dynamite.

• The "Yoshi" Shirt Controversy: James McCarty draws both smiles and "sexy" comments from listeners for his bright, Super Mario-themed souvenir shirt from Florida, which he claims was an attempt to bring color to a dark Monday.

• TSA's Hall of Shame: The team reviews the bizarre airport finds of the past year, including a traveler in Boise who packed a replica bomb as a "training aid" and multiple instances of people hiding turtles in their pants and bras.

• Amber Alert Happy Ending: Jace shares the good news that seven-year-old Brindley Nelson was found safe after being abducted at her bus stop in Zimmerman, Minnesota, leading to a broader discussion about school bus safety and social media dangers.

• Healthy Habits & Junk Food Sins: The "Question of the Morn" reveals listeners' healthiest habits—ranging from aronia berry juice to tofu—while Bonnie and Jace admit to the irresistible allure of salty potato oles and late-night ice cream.

• Fargo’s Growing Pains: The show covers new developments for the I-29 interchange at 64th Avenue, a $61 million investment aimed at leveraging future growth in South Fargo.

Heroes of The Heartland from Sunday January 25th, 2026.  Guests include Ronnie Lee.  www.usvsst.com