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Heroes of the Heartland from Sunday September 14th, 2025.  Guests include Lonnie Bedwell.

Deep in the heart of America's farm country, Big Iron stands as the nation's largest agricultural show, sprawling across 300 acres of the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. On this special episode of America's Land Auctioneer, host Steve Link takes us through the final day of the 45th annual event, capturing conversations with the innovators shaping modern agriculture.

The spotlight first falls on Chris Paulson and his groundbreaking QA Farmer app. Born from frustration with existing digital tools, this purpose-built application consolidates weather forecasts, grain market data, and inventory management into one intuitive interface. "I used to log into four or five websites," shares one farmer, "now I literally just have to go into one app." Developed in just three months after consulting with dozens of producers, the app represents agriculture's ongoing digital transformation.

We then journey into the sugar beet harvest with Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association. Weber explains the unique dual-harvest system and the delicate balance between sugar content and tonnage. With prices down 30-40% year-over-year, producers face significant challenges, yet remain optimistic about crop quality. "A good crop can mitigate some of those things," Weber notes, highlighting how weather, factory efficiencies, and storage conditions will ultimately determine the season's success.

Ross Johnson of Agassi Drain Tile shares insights from his company's 20-year journey and their expansion into precision planting technology. "Getting everything placed, both spaced out evenly and at depth, with the same compaction over it" dramatically affects yield, Johnson explains. His comments reinforce a recurring theme throughout the episode: even in challenging economic times, strategic investment in the right technology delivers substantial returns.

The episode concludes with Fair Director Cody Cashman revealing record vendor participation and exciting plans for next year's show, including the potential addition of a combine demolition derby. His passion for agricultural education shines through as he describes the fairground's year-round educational center and livestock enrichment program.

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Today's guest is Cindy Smith, Gowan USA

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On this episode of the "Jay Thomas Show," host Jay Thomas takes on a variety of topics with his guests and callers. He opens the show with an in-depth discussion about the public and professional fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including people losing their jobs for disparaging comments made on social media. Thomas also teases an exciting new business coming to the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The show features interviews with John Bernstein, who discusses a 5K glow run in memory of his daughter, Bailey, and Tyrone Leslie, president of Heritage Homes, who talks about a new community development.

Standout Moments:

• 2:00 - Jay talks about people losing their jobs for making vile comments online about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• 4:00 - The show's host, Jay Thomas, teases a new business coming to the Fargo metro area and asks listeners to guess what it might be.
• 5:30 - A caller suggests that the new business coming to Fargo might be a Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse.
• 9:00 - A discussion about the requirements for a Dave & Buster's location reveals that Fargo's population is too small for the chain.
• 10:00 - The show shares the history of Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts locations in Fargo, a long-running debate on the show.
• 17:00 - The host's conversation with his show's sports reporter reveals that NDSU is set to receive its largest one-game payday ever.
• 20:00 - A new segment begins with John Bernstein, who explains the first annual Bailey Bernstein 5K Glow Run and Walk, a memorial event for his daughter, Bailey, who was killed by a drunk driver.
• 30:00 - Tyrone Leslie, president of Heritage Homes, discusses the new Sunset Valley development in Horace, North Dakota, which will feature amenities like a pool, splash pad, and dog park.
• 35:00 - Jay talks about the importance of First Amendment rights but also the consequences of speech, particularly in the workplace.
• 38:00 - A caller shares a story about a business owner who lost a large account because of an employee's post on social media.
• 39:00 - The show wraps up with more calls and emails about the freedom of speech topic and a final word from the host.

This week on Rocky’s Downtown Hour, it’s a celebration of style, community, and creativity in the heart of Fargo! 🎉 Rocky kicks things off with a preview of the Downtown Fargo Fashion Show — featuring 30+ models, 12 boutiques, live DJ vibes, cocktails, and even runway plants you can take home. We hear from fashion show organizer Natalie Sparrow and first-time model Olivia, who’s strutting her way toward New York Fashion Week.

Next up, Scott Seiler from Gallery 4 shares stories from the beloved artist co-op’s 50th anniversary — from its humble fourth-floor beginnings to becoming a cultural anchor in the city. Finally, Emma McIntyre joins to unpack the big vision for a new Fargo Convention Center and the booming success of the Red River Market, which has brought record crowds and sales to downtown this summer.

Whether you’re here for the fashion, the art, or the future of Fargo, this episode is all about community spirit and big-city energy right in our backyard.

The Coffee Club from September 12th, 2025.  Guests include Troy Matthern from Heritage Homes and your phone calls.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman preview the MSUM Football home opener. Plus, they're joined by QB Jack Strand, TE Gavin Lill, and DB Adam Kallenbach.

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday September 11th, 2025.  Guests include Michelle Turnberg and Stacy Van Dyke.

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