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Talk of the Town with Jon Adams: Culture, Coaches, and Character, Inside the MSUM Dragons’ New Era (10-1-25)

Talk of the Town with Jon Adams - Wednesdays 11am to 12pm on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

Host Jon Adams welcomes MSUM Men's Basketball Head Coach Jason Kemp for his first interview, diving into the unique "ecosystem" of the Fargo-Moorhead culture and the coach's plan for rebuilding the Dragons program. Coach Kemp, a Dragon alum with Big Ten experience, discusses his coaching philosophy, which focuses on "high road leadership," defining player roles, and prioritizing character over X's and O's. The conversation also touches on the challenges of being a coach's family, the excitement of MSUM's homecoming week, and the need for alumni to re-engage with the university's athletics.

 

Key Moments:

  • 01:05 - The host praises Fargo's "unique culture" of diversity and kindness, recounting a moment when a stranger recognized him at Costco simply by his voice.

  • 02:59 - The host rants about local politics, specifically the controversial location of the Engagement Center, asking why surrounding cities like Horace or Oxbow don't share the financial burden.

  • 04:36 - Coach Jason Kemp details his impressive career trajectory: starting at MSUM, moving to NDSU, and then spending four years with the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten before returning as head coach.

  • 05:32 - Coach Kemp outlines his program-building philosophy, which centers on three elements: "places, people, and culture," emphasizing the need for players with strong character who the community would want as neighbors.

  • 07:29 - Kemp discusses his "CEO role," which involves using a high road leadership style and empowering his staff. He reveals that his wife, who is a doctor of psychology, helps him with his approach to discipline and communication with athletes.

  • 08:31 - Kemp names his high school JV football coach, Lowell Davis, as his most influential mentor because of his ability to be both supportive and highly demanding: "He'd also grab you by the face mask and, like, tell you you stunk."

  • 10:49 - The coach explains that successful modern coaching is about being transformational rather than transactional, arguing that yelling at a kid in a game is ineffective and will "immediately lose that trust".

  • 13:00 - Coach Kemp discusses the sacrifices his family has made for his career, explaining that he took the MSUM job partly because Division II offers a better work-life balance than Power Five coaching.

  • 14:02 - Kemp details his exciting, fast-paced, up-tempo playing style for the Dragons, designed to "catch the eye of the neutral fan," though he stresses the non-negotiable need to limit turnovers.

 

10-1-25 Coaches Corner Podcast

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Concordia Cobbers Football head coach Terry Horan and Moorhead Spuds Football head coach Kevin Feeney join host Greg Burd for the 2025 Coaches Corner Podcast! This week they discuss in-game adjustments, injured players & how tough it is for those players to miss games or a season. Plus, they talk about the offensive lines and the upcoming weeks' challenges.

 

Sponsors:

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9-30-25 Prime Time Sports: The Thrill is here to stay!

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Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman discuss the break news of the Minnesota Wild coming to terms with star Kirill Kaprizov on an eight year extension. Plus, the Minnesota Twins part ways with manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons with the franchise.

 

Bonnie & Friends: Post-Season Blues ☀️

Bonnie & Friends on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

It's Tuesday morning on Bonnie and Friends, and the warm weather continues with the city having hit 92∘F yesterday, setting a new record for the day. The hosts cover breaking local news about the Attorney General's investigation into unlawful images involving Fargo students and the Fargo City Commission reversing course to approve a full-time mayor position. They also discuss the firing of Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, the Minnesota special session proposal to ban assault rifles, and listener stories of home and vehicle vandalism.

 

The Chamber Link Episode 018: Workforce, Resilience & Opportunity in Fargo-Moorhead

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In this episode, Jane Vangsness Frisch, VP of Workforce at the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber, leads a powerful conversation on building a stronger, more inclusive regional workforce. Joined by Amy from Minnesota State Community & Technical College, Dan from Global Refuge, and Robin from Lakes & Prairies CAPLP, the panel explores how customized training, refugee resettlement, and community empowerment programs are helping people gain skills, find meaningful jobs, and break cycles of poverty.

From CDL licensing and welding bootcamps to integration support for New Americans and wraparound coaching for justice-involved individuals, this discussion highlights real stories of resilience and collaboration. Whether it’s tackling barriers like housing, childcare, and transportation or creating new pathways in healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing, this episode is all about turning possibility into opportunity.

 

The Coffee Club: “Non-Profit Tuesday” 9-30-25

The Coffee Club on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

The Coffee Club from Tuesday September 30th, 2025.  Guests include Jen Pickett, Katherine and Mary from altrusa and your calls and emails.

 

Hot Dishes, Honor Flights, and Full-Time Mayors: The Coffee Club Rundown

 

Join hosts Janae and Ronnie for a Tuesday morning blend of community news, inspiring guests, and lively debates—all while wrapped in a homemade flannel blanket! This episode covers everything from local philanthropy to North Dakota-isms and a hot debate over Fargo's mayor position.

 

Guests:

 

  • Jen Pickett (Recycling Coordinator and Veterans Advocate)

  • Mary Stende (Co-President, Altrusa International Club)

  • Catherine (Co-President, Altrusa International Club)

 

Standout Moments:

 

Timestamp Moment
08:39 Honoring Our Veterans: Details on the Veterans Honor Flight coming home today (Tuesday) at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM to the Fargo Dome (not the airport, due to construction).
10:13 Fargo's Full-Time Mayor: Fargo city commissioners approved changing the mayor position from part-time to full-time, effective June 1st, 2026, just before the election, with an added $25,000 to the salary next year.
10:31 Digital Driver's License: North Dakota will be the 11th U.S. state to join Apple's digital ID initiative, allowing residents to add their driver's license or state ID to their Apple Wallet, rolling out next month.
10:55 Tech Security Debate: Callers weigh in on digital wallet security, with one sharing that Apple Pay is known to be very secure, with a rumored $1 million bounty for hackers.
11:19 Longest Friendships: Listeners share how long they've had their closest friends, including a 57-year friendship that began in kindergarten.
11:54 Jen Pickett's Honor Flight Breakfast: Guest Jen Pickett, who was moved to act after her Honor Flight experience, promotes her all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser this Sunday, the 5th, from 8 AM to Noon at the Barnesville VFW.
12:47 Kids Giving Back: Jen Pickett shares that her nine-and-a-half and 12-year-old daughters raised over $3,000 in the summer of 2024 through lemonade stands, selling bracelets, and Rice Krispie bars, which helped buy 16 wheelchairs for the Honor Flight.
15:53 Nonprofit Tuesday: Altrusa International Club: Co-Presidents Mary and Catherine explain their mission to enrich the lives of women and children through literacy, education, and leadership, including donating 61 bookcases filled with books to Habitat for Humanity Homes over 17 years.
16:65 Food Myths Busted: The hosts discuss debunked food myths, including the idea that carbs make you gain weight (it's quantity/quality that matters) and that microwaving destroys nutrients (it can actually help retain them).
19:31 North Dakota Talk: A humorous segment on phrases that would confuse out-of-staters, like "shelter belt," "lefse," "sun dogs," and the great "hot dish" versus "casserole" debate.

 

Bonnie & Friends: Record Heat, Political Turmoil, and Sports Losses

Bonnie & Friends on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

It's Monday morning on Bonnie and Friends, and the hosts are dealing with summer-like heat and a busy weekend of sports losses. Topics include Attorney General Drew Wrigley's upcoming press conference in Fargo, Fargo Public Schools' budget deficit, and the end of the Minnesota Twins' and Lynx's seasons. The hosts take listener calls on the Question of the Morning: "What's the most trouble you got into as a kid?" The show features sports updates from Jace Denman and weather from Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki, and ends with a look ahead at the week.