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📅 Original Air Date:
July 16, 2025

📍 Station:
AM 970 & FM 93.1 WDAY Radio

🎧 Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify Style):

On this packed episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives headfirst into everything from budget battles in Fargo to bullet-zipping backyard horror stories. Expect a fiery mix of local politics, listener calls, and some hilarious (and harrowing) childhood injury confessions—including a wild tale of a 9-year-old cowgirl who took a horse kick to the face and lived to ride another day.

Jay also talks to experts, shares listener war stories, and brings his trademark Fargo flavor to issues affecting the Red River Valley.

If you like your talk radio unfiltered, fun, and full of “Did they just say that?” moments—this episode’s for you.

📌 Standout Moments (Timestamps):

• [0:58] – Jay kicks off with Fargo’s city budget woes and why Mayor Mahoney says “tough times are ahead.”

• [3:15] – A backyard shooting range in Otter Tail County is allegedly sending bullets into nearby homes. Is anyone doing anything about it?

• [5:52] – Birthday shoutout to The Police’s drummer Stuart Copeland (73), followed by a passionate listener call about shooting range safety.

• [13:01] – Jay and listeners share childhood injuries you’ll never forget—from dislocated pinkies to six-inch wood shards in thighs.

• [15:51] – The jaw-dropping story of Kinlan Tyler, a 9-year-old barrel racer who was kicked in the face by her horse, breaking 20 bones—yet she’s already itching to ride again. 🐎

• [18:07+] – More listener calls: flying off bikes, breaking noses, biting off tongues (yes, really), and taking rocks to the head.

• [2:00:24+] – Red Hawks update with Chris Coste, upcoming all-star game info, and some love for the Savannah Bananas baseball revolution.

• [3:15:00+] – Jay gets fiery about Fargo’s proposed budget cuts, including closures, layoffs, and why the engagement center and comms department might be low-hanging fruit.

• [4:30:00+] – Local meat alert! Jay plugs Saga Meat’s unbeatable summer specials and his new favorite: “Cowgirl Candy.”

👥 Guests:

• Chris Coste – FM RedHawks Manager

• Ronnie – Jay’s trusty producer

• Don Kinzler – NDSU Horticulturist, Lawn & Garden Radio segment

• Listener Call-ins – Dozens of hilarious and horrifying injury stories!

🔥 Vibes:
Talk radio meets hometown stand-up comedy. Smart, sharp, sometimes a little spicy 🌶️

📲 Like what you hear?
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Jon Adams is back on Talk of the Town with a jam-packed episode full of gridiron glory and grounded reflections. He kicks things off with a weather check and a healthy dose of optimism (0:00), then shifts gears into deep dives on Vikings football (6:50) and North Dakota State Bison updates (30:53). Along the way, Jon voices his political fatigue and reminds us all to stay engaged—without getting overwhelmed (2:30). If you’re a football fan, this is your pre-season pep talk. If you’re burnt out by the headlines, Jon’s got your back.

🎯 Standout Moments with Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Opening Riffs & Summer Vibes: Cold mornings, Vikings colors, and a yearning for scorching July weather.

• 2:30 – Political Fatigue Confession: “I’m tired of the noise.” Jon reflects on the national discourse and his social media detox attempt.

• 6:50 – Vikings Talk Begins: Why Jon predicts 13 wins for the Purple and Gold this season.

• 11:29 – Schedule Breakdown Begins: Matchups, toss-ups, and hopeful wins—from Tennessee to the Packers.

• 14:29 – The McCarthy Effect: Is rookie J.J. McCarthy the real deal? Jon and James weigh in.

• 20:28 – Weapons on Offense: O-line upgrades, sleeper picks like Rondale Moore, and a Percy Harvin comparison? Yes, please.

• 23:49 – Flores & the Defense: Blitz-heavy, unpredictable, and aggressive—why the D-coordinator might be Minnesota’s secret weapon.

• 30:53 – Bison Breakdown: From QB questions to transfer strategy and the NIL landscape, Jon gives the NDSU lowdown.

• 35:29 – Big Questions for the Herd: Can the O-line reload? Will the new faces gel fast enough? And who replaces Randy Hedberg?

📝 Episode Summary:
On this week’s Coffee Club, Janae and Ronnie serve up a lively blend of community happenings, quirky headlines, spooky coincidences, and nostalgic laughs. From the cancellation of Concordia’s beloved Corn Feed (and a fierce debate over corn’s absence) to eerie news of a haunted doll’s handler dying the day after being mentioned on-air — this episode gets supernaturally weird. Also, the hosts share childhood secrets, laugh over fake cake pops, and give the scoop on Fargo’s downtown Street Fair with guest Rocky Schneider.

Stick around for weather updates, legal rights you didn’t know you had, a Chuck E. Cheese vs. Showbiz Pizza showdown, and why bird saliva soup might not be your new favorite dish.

🎧 Standout Moments & Timestamps:

• [00:01:30] – Kicking off with Fargo headlines: Water towers coming down & canceled Corn Feed at Concordia

• [00:10:45] – “No corn at Copper Fest?” Janae & Ronnie are shook

• [00:21:50] – Question of the Day: “Smartest parenting move?” — Featuring the Chuck E. Cheese fake out

• [00:38:30] – Haunted doll talk gets spooky: Annabelle's handler dies hours after being mentioned on the show 👻

• [00:49:15] – Deep dive into Annabelle lore & a cautious look at cursed collectibles

• [01:06:00] – 🎤 Guest: Rocky Schneider previews the Downtown Fargo Street Fair

• [01:32:00] – “Did You Know?” fun facts and foodie trivia (warning: bird saliva delicacy ahead!)

• [01:40:30] – Talk of the Town segment: What shows are canceled, what’s new, and why Frasier’s reboot didn’t make the cut

• [01:52:15] – Ronnie drops a few Poison puns as Bret Michaels VIPs sell out

👥 Guests Featured:

• Rocky Schneider – Downtown Community Partnership, Fargo Street Fair preview

• Austin Erickson – WDAY News (breaking news report from Essentia Hospital)

• Mentions: Medium Terry (to discuss the Annabelle coincidence), and nostalgic nods to Showbiz Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese, and Freaky Friday

🎯 Episode Overview:
It’s a cloudy, breezy Tuesday in North Dakota, and Weather & Ag in Focus is bringing the sunshine through insightful ag chat, weed control tips, and a standout conversation with the MyAgData summer interns. Bridgette and Dean unpack the region’s hit-or-miss rain patterns, dish on leafy spurge strategies, and dive deep into the future of precision agriculture with three bright young minds who are shaping it.

🔑 Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

🌦️ 0:00 – Forecast & Field Prep

• Light showers with a chilly high near 70°F

• Breezy north winds make it feel like fall

• Bridgette prepares to literally do tomorrow’s show from a wheat field

“I’m packing my umbrella lawn chair. What could go wrong?”

🌾 5:41 – Yellow Flower Field Guide (aka Not All Sunshine is Good)

• Canola? Sunflowers? Nope — it might be leafy spurge, a noxious weed

• Identification tips and herbicide timing

"We're hitting the tail end of effective application season right now."

🧪 7:01 – Weed Control 101

• Control methods include:

  • 2,4-D + Tordon (picloram)

  • Plateau (imazapic – Group 2)

  • Sharpen (saflufenacil – Group 14)

• Bridgette nails the pronunciation on air:

“Saf-lu-FEN-a-cil… try spelling that during trivia!”

🎓 9:46 – Intern Spotlight: MyAgData’s Next Gen
Meet the trio helping digitize ag:

• Micah Lundblad (Precision Ag/Crop Science @ NDSU)

• Haylee Frizzell (Ag Science @ SDSU, grew up farming in WA)

• Paul Olson (Info Systems @ NDSU, now MBA student)

Key intern insights:

• 12:56 – Paul: “Ag people are the happiest folks I’ve ever worked with.”

• 18:09 – Micah: “Reputation is everything. One bad interaction spreads fast.”

• 19:25 – Haley: “Before this, I didn’t even know how acreage reporting worked!”

A great real-world look at how tech + ag are coming together.

📋 22:16 – Acreage Reporting Deadline: TODAY!

• MyAgData simplifies multi-county reporting

• Visit myagdata.com — there's still time (barely!)

“We’ve got the manpower to knock out a few more reports before 6pm!”

🚜 24:20 – Ag Tech & Auto-Steer Lessons

• Micah compares MyAgData to early skepticism of GPS auto-steer

“Now nobody farms without it—this tech will be the same.”

🧵 30:33 – Cotton Crisis in the U.S.

• Texas cotton hit by both drought & flooding

• Domestic demand plummeting (6.7M bales → 1.7M)

• Competing with synthetic fibers + global trade war

“A new cotton picker? $1.3 million. Yikes.”

🦠 35:00 – White Mold Watch

• Fungicide spotlight: Rev by Summit Agro (tea tree oil + systemic blend)

“Rev disrupts spore membranes before they can take hold.”

🎯 Episode Overview:

Bonnie and Jace are back with a jam-packed Tuesday morning edition, full of laughs, local headlines, and offbeat stories that'll make your coffee taste better. From bacon price inflation and walleye-stocking victories to robotic worms and zipline rescue fails, this episode balances thoughtful updates with plenty of giggles and good-natured Midwest banter.

⏱️ Key Highlights & Timestamps:

🌩️ 0:00 – Weather & Storm Warnings

• Severe storm damage in Otter Tail County: barns and silos destroyed

• Air quality alerts continue

“You might want to cancel those lake plans... or bring a lifejacket and an umbrella.”

🥓 6:10 – Breakfast Gets Pricier

• Bacon prices are sizzling—up 6% from last year.

• Bonnie: “At this rate, bacon will be a luxury item by Labor Day.”

🐟 9:05 – ND’s 9 Million Walleye Fingerlings

• Game & Fish delivers a massive stocking update.

• Walleye dreams are alive and well across North Dakota lakes.

🚓 13:25 – Moorhead Police Standoff Ends Safely

• Bonnie recaps a tense situation involving a known suspect.

• Thankfully: “No shots fired, no one hurt.”

🎤 17:30 – Fair Recap: Lauren Daigle Shines

• Huge turnout for the Sunday show.

• Jace: “She had the crowd in tears... in a good way.”

🪱 22:40 – DARPA’s Robotic Worms Are Real

• Rescue missions? Infrastructure repair? Creepy? Yes.

• Bonnie: “I’m not ready for worms with Wi-Fi.”

📉 28:10 – CPI Inflation Data Preview

• All eyes on gas and grocery trends.

• Jace: “We’ll find out just how expensive that frozen pizza really is.”

🚗 36:00 – 0.41 BAC DUI Arrest in Fargo

• Driver crashes into a garage while shockingly over the limit.

• Jace: “How was he even upright?”

🎢 47:00 – Florida Zipline Fail

• A woman gets stranded mid-zipline and has to be lowered down manually.

• Bonnie: “Adrenaline and altitude are not for everyone.”

🐾 56:45 – Pet-Powered Lottery Win

• Cat accidentally reveals a missing $150K Powerball ticket.

• Bonnie: “That’s one expensive hairball.”

🎶 1:04:00 – Music Memories: Queen, Elton, & Aerosmith

• Jace shares wild trivia from the world of ‘70s rock.

• Includes a surprisingly PG rehash of Queen’s Bicycle Race video shoot.

🧠 1:17:30 – MN Passes Social Media Warning Law

• Minnesota becomes first state to require mental health pop-ups on social media.

• Bonnie: “Is it a solution? Or just digital duct tape?”

📬 1:25:40 – Stamps Are Now $0.78

• USPS raises Forever Stamp prices again.

• Jace: “If I’m paying 78 cents, I want glitter on the envelope.”

🏠 1:32:15 – Renting Is Now Cheaper Than Buying

• Home prices fall in 30% of U.S. markets.

• “You can either buy a house... or rent and afford air conditioning.”

📅 1:40:10 – What’s Coming Up

• ND State Fair preview

• Flatland Jams lineup tease

• More concert giveaways on tomorrow’s show!

🎧 Episode Summary

Jay Thomas is back with his signature blend of humor, hard truth, and hot-button topics. After kicking off with a passionate hot tub pitch, Jay dives into the murky waters of Fargo’s budget woes, school transportation cuts, and (yes, again) Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies. Between listener calls, spicy takes, and a visit from Dr. Mike to talk health, weight loss drugs, and gut health, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

💡 Whether it’s dogs with treat preferences, busted city budgets, or Epstein list theories, Jay keeps it raw, funny, and deeply local.

🔥 Standout Moments + Timestamps

• [00:00 – 01:51]: Hot Spring Spas pitch & "Hot Tub Vinny" makes his case for year-round relaxation.

• [02:00 – 04:00]: Fargo budget talk: Tax caps, cuts, and local frustration.

• [05:00 – 09:00]: The Epstein saga continues. Jay and Ronnie debate conspiracy theories and Dershowitz’s latest comments.

• [14:00 – 17:00]: Chaos in the dog treat aisle — Jay's house is a battlefield of canine snack preferences.

• [21:00 – 22:30]: Breaking news: Budget cuts and a Moorhead standoff shock listeners.

• [24:00 – 31:00]: Central Cass school board backlash over cutting rural bus routes.

• [38:00 – 41:00]: Ghislaine Maxwell, Congress, and the Epstein “non-list” list.

• [43:00 – 46:00]: Facebook trolls, fake accounts, and anonymous claims heat up the commentary.

• [55:00 – 1:07:00]: Government size, the DOE, and an old-school Reagan-Carson clip lights up the chat.

• [1:20:00 – 1:56:00]: Dr. Mike joins for a deep dive on weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, diabetes, and moderation.

👥 Featured Guests

• Dr. Mike (Red River Wellness)
  Discusses A1C levels, semaglutide drugs (Ozempic, Monjaro), gut health, and America’s obesity solutions.

• "Hot Tub Vinny"
  Shares the bliss and benefits of hot tubs for physical and mental well-being.

• Callers from Fargo, Castleton, West Fargo, LaMoure, and beyond
  Chime in with personal stories about rural school busing, Epstein, diabetes meds, and government overreach.

📬 Listener Feedback Highlights

• Heated debate over Central Cass’ rural pickup policy

• Callers vent about confusing dog treat rules

• Emails flood in on Epstein, DOE shutdowns, and GLP-1 drugs

💡 Bonus Topics

• Weight loss trends: Ozempic vs. Metformin

• Pop culture sidebar: Epstein documentary, Dershowitz’s defense, flat earthers, and moon landing doubters

• Old-school hits: A Reagan–Johnny Carson clip gets applause from the past

Want more episodes like this? Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music — and join the afternoon mayhem with Jay Thomas!

In this episode of The Chamber Link, Tyler digs deep into the 2025 legislative sessions in Minnesota and North Dakota with three powerhouse guests: North Dakota Senator Kristin Roers, Minnesota Representative Jim Joy, and Chamber VP of Public Policy, Kale Dunwoody.

🔥 From skyrocketing tax debates and budget battles to water infrastructure, workforce strategies, and even daylight saving drama — nothing’s off-limits.
🌽 Senator Roers breaks down ND’s obsession with property tax relief and the challenges of having a Republican supermajority.
🏛️ Rep. Joy delivers hard-hitting insight on Minnesota’s tied legislature, paid family leave mandates, and what it really means for Clay County’s competitiveness.
💼 Kale connects it all with the Chamber’s unique advocacy role, tying policy to real-world business growth across the region.

Whether you're a policymaker, entrepreneur, or just want to understand how decisions at the Capitol are shaping your community — this episode’s got the goods.
👥 Plus: regulatory reform, licensing compacts, public testimony, and the one bill that everyone was relieved didn’t pass.

📝 Episode Summary:
This episode of The Coffee Club Show on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY brings the heat (and the chill) on a Tuesday morning with your hosts Janae and Ronnie. The duo kicks things off with hilarious banter about air conditioning woes and sandwiches (yes, cold cuts make a comeback). But it’s far from all deli meat and dad jokes—this episode features a soulful interview with Marcus James Henderson of the legendary Marshall Tucker Band, a lively visit from Sally Jacobson of the Red River Zoo, and plenty of local news, entertainment, and listener laughs.

From Fargo’s Red River Valley Fair turnout to bizarre West Virginia headlines, workplace romance confessions, and cooling-off techniques during a heatwave, this show is equal parts community pulse and musical nostalgia.

🎧 Tune in for:

• Big laughs, deep chats, and some flute love 💕

• Real talk about local crime, zoo animals, and the return of the air conditioning

• A can't-miss preview of a powerhouse concert lineup coming to Fargo

⏱️ Standout Timestamps:

• [00:05:00] Fargo's cold cut sandwich debate 🍞🥶

• [00:09:30] Shocking local crime stories from Target & Chubb’s Pub 🛒

• [00:19:45] Huge turnout & lessons from the Red River Valley Fair 🎡

• [00:26:10] Heartwarming update: $6.5M raised for Texas relief 🇺🇸

• [00:33:20] “How do YOU cool down?” – Listeners get creative with the heat 🥵🍺

• [00:45:10] Deep dive: Interview with Marcus James Henderson of the Marshall Tucker Band 🎶

• [01:11:00] Zoo Talk! Sally from the Red River Zoo on rare horses, bison babies & animal donations 🐴🦷

• [01:30:00] Workplace romances, Britney’s “baby,” and 1,500 tarantulas in a cake box 🕷️🍰

👥 Guests Featured:

• 🎸 Marcus James Henderson, multi-instrumentalist of the Marshall Tucker Band

• 🦙 Sally Jacobson, Executive Director of the Red River Zoo

🎟️ Bonus Hype:
Catch Marcus and the Marshall Tucker Band live at Shields Arena in Fargo on July 20, joined by Jefferson Starship and Bachman-Turner Overdrive—an epic Southern rock throwback you won't want to miss!

🎤 Guests Featured:

• Governor Kelly Armstrong – Discusses state infrastructure, cell service disruptions, ND Country Fest, and EV charging policy.

• Brett Nelson – Castleton parent, business owner, and community advocate, sounding the alarm over controversial Central Cass School District busing cuts.

📝 Episode Summary:

Jay and Ronnie dive headfirst into a fiery and wide-ranging episode, featuring everything from saunas as flu-shot alternatives to missing persons and missing budget priorities. Things heat up—literally and politically—with wildfire smoke blanketing the area, causing apparent cell service chaos, and metaphorically as listeners and local leaders weigh in on contentious school transportation policies.

Governor Kelly Armstrong joins mid-show to talk rural infrastructure, bridge safety, and electric vehicle policy, while Brett Nelson passionately outlines his community's concerns over busing cuts in the Central Cass School District.

Later, the show explores the mystery of Jonette Wanner's disappearance, and hot-button issues like homelessness, crime upticks, cold plunges, and even Bastille Day trivia get airtime in the "Hot Tub Time Machine" segment.

⏱️ Standout Moments (Timestamps):

• [00:00–01:14] — 🔥 Sauna talk & health benefits from “Hot Tub Vinny”

• [03:00] — Crime spike over the weekend: stabbing near downtown Fargo

• [04:14] — 🚨 Chad Olson's early parole sparks listener outrage

• [08:59] — Jay warns: “We’re not in a 200-person town anymore”

• [09:30] — 🔔 Upcoming guest alert: Gov. Kelly Armstrong at 2:35 PM

• [23:28] — 🚗 Governor Armstrong joins, breaks down EV charger policy & bridge repair woes

• [47:08] — Interview wraps; Jay praises ND Country Fest & Tiger Lily Gold

• [50:04] — 📣 Brett Nelson joins to challenge school busing cuts and breakdown district budget numbers

• [1:14:45] — 🐶 Jay’s in the “doghouse” over dog treats and a green apple disaster

• [1:42:20] — 🔍 Emotional update on missing person Jeanette Wanner from her brother Jeff

🔥 Highlight Topics:

• ND wildfires causing cell outages? Possibly! Governor weighs in.

• 🎓 Local parents fired up over a $33k busing cut in a $15 million school budget

• 💨 Saunas: Jay’s prescription for immunity and relaxation

• 🐕‍🦺 Jay's dog eats landscaping apples. The results? Messy. The marriage? On thin ice.

• 🎸 ND Country Fest and Tiger Lily Gold putting North Dakota on the music map

• 🕵️‍♀️ 2 years later: Still no answers in the Jonette Wanner disappearance

🎯 Why Listen?

This episode blends local insight, listener engagement, and straight-shooting conversation on everything from public safety to public policy. Whether you're a Fargo lifer or new to the Red River Valley, Jay delivers real talk you won’t want to miss—with a few laughs (and dog treats) along the way.

🎧 Episode Summary:
Live from Midtown Tavern, Jason Berg recaps an electrifying night of dirt track racing at Buffalo River Speedway, where history was made and hearts were warmed. From a young racer’s first feature win to a touching breast cancer fundraiser reveal, this episode is full of energy, emotion, and expert racing insight. Special guests MaKenna Romuld and Brad Seng join the show to talk wins, wings, and the spirit of the racing community. Whether you're a track regular or a casual fan, this episode has horsepower and heart.

🔥 Key Highlights & Timestamps:

0:00 – 4:30
🍔 Live from Midtown Tavern
Jason sets the scene: a buzzing Monday crowd, great food specials, and Bella the robot server rolling out mac & cheese deals and buckets of beer. Also: catch a replay of last night’s high-octane racing at Buffalo River Speedway.

5:00 – 11:30
🏆 MaKenna Romuld’s First Career Win
Jason recounts the thrilling Midwest Modifieds race where 15-year-old MaKenna Romuld took home her first-ever feature win. Her mentor Jory Berg gave chase in a fierce battle, but McKenna held her ground like a seasoned pro.

12:00 – 17:30
🎗️ Paint the Track Pink Reveal
Gina Pinovich from Lend A Hand Up joins to announce the total raised for two local breast cancer fighters. The emotional moment includes a touching story about 12-year-old Davis Benson, who raised $3,000+ selling bracelets.
🩷 Total Donation: $7,739
Each recipient received $3,761.50 + 20% match.

18:00 – 33:00
🗣️ Interview with Promoter Brad Sang (River Cities Speedway)
Jason chats with Brad about the upcoming "King of the Wings" 4-day sprint car tour across Ada, Grand Forks, Fargo, and Buffalo River.
Key topics:

• 410 sprint cars vs. World of Outlaws comparisons

• Gear setup challenges at different tracks

• Importance of hospitality & the fan experience

• Growth of sprint racing in the region

34:00 – 41:00
👧 McKenna Rommel Interview
An emotional and candid chat with McKenna about what it meant to get her first win, handling pressure, and her journey from go-karts to B-mods.
“I just started crying… I couldn’t believe it.”
She also shouts out her stepdad, crew, and sponsors for making her dream a reality.

41:30 – 47:00
🧰 Behind the Scenes in the Pits
Jason reflects on what it’s like to watch racing from the pits and how much work drivers do between heats: fixing cars, replacing parts, and helping each other—even competitors.

47:15 – End
🎤 Closing Words & Local Racing Community Love
Jason wraps with gratitude for fans, promoters, and racers who make the local scene so vibrant. There’s pride in how North Dakota/Minnesota tracks support their racers—and their communities.