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Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman look into the NBA Draft that's approaching this upcoming week. Plus, James gives his thoughts on a pick that he thinks would be a great pick for the Wolves.

Podcast Summary:

Good morning from Fargo! In this delightfully chaotic and warm-hearted episode of The Bonnie & Friends Show, Bonnie and Jace welcome you into a day filled with stormy skies, spilled coffee disasters, community news, wild weather updates, adorable pet stories, and heartfelt listener calls.

From navigating coffee machine mishaps to remembering lost lawmakers, debating iced coffee lids, dodging summer storms, prepping for Cruise Night, and honoring Juneteenth — it’s a full plate with laughs, weather tips, local headlines, and real-life moments that connect the Fargo-Moorhead community.

🎧 Listen in for:

• ☕ Coffee-fueled chaos and how not to flood your kitchen (5:14)

• 🌩️ Thunderstorm timing and Dean Wysocki’s "Cap Cap" weather forecast (6:03, 7:03, 7:35)

• 🚗 West Fargo Cruise Night preview + Jay Thomas weather drama (6:36, 8:00)

• 🕯️ A somber moment: Remembering Rep. Hortman and a vigil in Moorhead (5:25)

• 🐾 Snoring dogs, iced coffee spills, and cats with attitude (5:44–6:30)

• 🧠 Alzheimer’s awareness with the “Longest Open House” fundraiser (6:15)

• 📞 Listeners answer the question of the day: “I need more ___.” (5:33, 6:30+)

• 🌱 Gardening advice + rabbit-proofing your plants with Jill Patry (7:10)

• 🥛 Camel milk and a dairy deep-dive with Bridget Riedel (7:25)

• 🎸 Flatland Music Flashback: Prince, Motley Crüe, and Amy Winehouse's final days (6:56)

• 🛻 Car show fun and walking beverages (8:10)

🟢 Episode Description:

In this udderly fascinating edition of Weather & Ag in Focus, Dean Wysocki and Bridgette Readel return with sunshine, storms, and a dairy deep dive! They’re joined by retired NDSU Dairy Extension Specialist J.W. Schroeder for a creamy conversation in honor of June Dairy Month. Learn why milk is sold by the “hundredweight,” whether cream really rises to the top, and which is heavier — a pound of milk or a pound of gold? 🥛🐄

Meanwhile, stormy skies loom! Dean breaks down a back-to-back severe weather threat, and Bridget updates us on North Dakota’s lush wheat field, upcoming beef events, and parasite threats that don’t stop at customs. Oh, and yes — Angie from Horace qualifies for the $10,000 Great Grocery Giveaway! 💰

⏱️ Highlighted Moments & Timestamps:

• (0:00) Warm welcome & weather snapshot – sunshine now, storms tonight

• (1:06) Call for student radio interns – hands-on ag communication experience!

• (1:48) $10K Grocery Giveaway — Congrats to Angie of Horace!

• (2:36) Severe Weather Alert: Tonight & tomorrow night bring hail & high winds

• (3:49) Heat watch ahead — “Cars inside, crops at risk!”

• (5:08) Wheat field promo! Visit + QR code = chance at a $100 gas card

• (7:00) Field update: “Wheat looks great — let’s dodge that hail.”

• (7:30) 📞 Caller Terry suggests dew point in forecasts

• (9:25) Listener question inspires today’s deep dive into dairy

• (10:13) Ice cream flavor debate — black licorice vs. Juneberry 🍦

• (11:09) Guest spotlight: J.W. Schroeder, dairy legend & trivia machine

• (14:44) 🧠 Why milk is sold by weight, not volume (milk cans, history, density!)

• (20:34) Dairy breeds & fat content — Holsteins vs. Jerseys showdown

• (21:55) 💡 Dairy logistics 101: From cow to shelf in 36 hours!

• (25:59) Homogenization & pasteurization — making milk shelf-ready

• (27:09) Cheesy secrets revealed! Diversion to butter, cheese, and ice cream

• (29:38) Chocolate milk = the real MVP of post-workout recovery 🏋️

• (31:26) JW drops one last pun: “We’ll talk about chocolate milk coming from brown cows next time.” 😂

• (31:46) Severe weather reminder: Repeat storms & heat on the way

• (34:44) Upcoming events: BQA certs, cattle handling, biosecurity, and border pests

• (36:39) Thank yous & reminder to stay storm-ready

The Jay Thomas Show from Thursday June 19th, 2025.  LIVE at WF Cruise Night opener of the season.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty tells Jace Denman his troubled golf incident in Omaha. Plus, Team USA Hockey announced the first six players for the 2026 Olympics and the Minnesota Lynx are rolling.

The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday June 18th, 2025.  Guests include Jim Monk, Don Kinzler, Rich from Toppers and Leah Alsager.

🌟 Episode Summary:
Welcome back to Weather and Ag in Focus! Bridgette rejoins the crew after a whirlwind tour through South Dakota. This episode is packed with storm forecasts, beef processing plant insights, and a deep dive into noxious weed control with special guest Jamen Windisch from Barnes County Weed Control.

🎯 Plus, we’re keeping it interactive: the $10,000 Great Grocery Giveaway continues, listeners weigh in with weather trivia, and we give away a rain gauge live on air!

🗝️ Key Moments & Timestamps:

• (0:00–1:14) Bridgette returns! Hear about her experience teaching at the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy and touring beef processing at Demkota.

• (1:15–2:10) Behind the beef: Demkota’s 1,400-head-a-day operation and how your steak might start in Aberdeen, SD.

• (4:05–4:45) Join Weather & Ag live at Ag PhD Field Day in Baltic, SD on July 31st!

• (5:15–6:30) Severe weather alert: Storms, heat, and high dew points could bring damaging winds and hail starting Thursday night into the weekend.

• (7:17–9:19) Crop update: Heat stress and waterlogged corn in SD—crop insurance adjusters are already on the move.

• (10:13–11:01) Listener Q&A: What causes massive hail dumps like the 6–8 inches seen in Montana?

• (14:01–27:00) 🌿 Featured Interview: Jamen Windisch explains the role of a weed control officer, the importance of managing noxious weeds, and how Barnes County handles enforcement, spraying, and education.

• (31:06–33:32) 🎉 Wednesday Weather Trivia – What do the rings inside hailstones mean? The answer earns a rain gauge (and some bragging rights).

• (34:06–35:13) Weekend weather breakdown: From highs in the 90s to a cooling trend next week.

• (36:00) New ag tools: Learn about InsectNet, a powerful insect ID app that can help you manage summer pests with 96% accuracy.

📝 Podcast Summary:
In this freewheeling and delightfully unpredictable episode, Bonnie and the WDAY radio crew serve up a breakfast blend of local headlines, personal anecdotes, playful weather debates, and a whole lot of sweet talk—literally. From remembering a fallen Food Network star to debating what candy best represents their personality (spoiler: “Whatchamacallit” and “Butterfinger” are in the running), it’s the kind of episode that feels like chatting over coffee with your funniest friends.

Stay tuned for breaking news, community events, sports highlights, and just enough local sass to keep you smiling all day.

🎯 Key Moments & Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Morning Forecast & Chill Vibes:
  A sunny Fargo morning, weekend heat talk, and thunderstorms on the radar.

• 06:45 – Breaking News:
  Political tragedy in Minnesota sparks statewide vigils and a fiery response from Trump.

• 12:00 – Candy Bar Confessionals Begin 🍫:
  “What candy bar best describes your life?” sparks hilarious listener call-ins and banter.

• 22:30 – The Great Candy Debate:
  Almond Joy, Milk Duds, Butterfingers, and… Crunch Bars as metaphors for clumsiness?

• 31:10 – Sports Round-Up:
  From Stanley Cup champs to the College World Series and WNBA brawls.

• 43:00 – Bonnie’s Forecast Hot Takes:
  Summer heat is dividing the studio—who’s team “mid-80s” vs. team “stay inside”?

• 51:40 – Local Events Spotlight:
  McLeod Stampede rodeo preview, community picnics, and a “slide challenge” for Jay Thomas.

• 1:05:00 – Listener Love & Life Updates:
  Arlen calls in with stories of farming, family, and candy bar wisdom ("Sometimes you feel like a nut...").

• 1:12:00 – Sushi, Surgery & Skydiving?!
  A hilarious health journey recap turns into a sushi craving and skydiving dreams.

• 1:22:00 – Celebrity Farewells:
  Remembering Anne Burrell and the emotional impact of losing beloved TV personalities.

• 1:30:00 – Wrapping It Up:
  Weather forecast updates and Bonnie’s plans to watch documentaries instead of sweating through the weekend.

In this powerful and heartfelt Juneteenth special, host John Adams welcomes Judge Johnathan Judd to Talk of the Town for a rich conversation on history, family, leadership, and community. From reflections on Juneteenth and the legacy of Black neighborhoods, to fatherhood rankings and running 5Ks, this episode hits deep — and keeps it real. Whether you're from Fargo, Fergus Falls, or just curious about the meaning behind Juneteenth, you'll walk away with insight, laughter, and maybe even a few goosebumps.

⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:

• 0:22 – “Juneteenth is the Independence Day... for my people.”

• 2:07 – Why John says, “Dr. Umar would say I’m brainwashed... but I’m proud to be American.”

• 3:05 – History of Rondo Days and the destruction of Black communities via interstate highways

• 5:16 – “I’m getting goosebumps” — John praises Fargo-Moorhead for rallying around Juneteenth

• 7:05 – Introduction of Judge Johnathan Judd and his inspiring rise to the bench

• 9:19 – “The rule of law is under attack.” What it means to serve with community values

• 13:14 – Balancing emotion and fairness on the bench

• 17:04 – Reflections on last year’s Juneteenth and law enforcement presence at the event

• 19:12 – “Juneteenth is a celebration of our history... and a time to learn.”

• 25:15 – What it’s like being a girl dad — and why Davey doesn’t mess around

• 27:14 – “We don’t have the same opportunity to act a fool.” Raising kids with purpose

• 30:01 – “We don’t have to agree, but we need to be respectful.” The importance of dialogue

• 34:05 – JJ’s summer plans: running, family, and 5Ks (John opts for Call of Duty)

• 38:47 – Final shout-outs: to Tammy, the kids, and of course... Mom ❤️

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