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Doug's Dime: Why I Say Merry Christmas from 2023-12-11T09:45:46

I say Happy Hanukkah. I say Merry Christmas. We celebrate the "holiday" of Independence Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Holiday's refer to a "reason for the season" The reason for Christmas ...

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Doug's Dime: Free Tuition? from 2023-12-04T10:06:39

At what point do we stop erasing student debt, cancelling student loans and making people pay their way for the choices they make? 

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Doug's Dime: Peace This Christmas Season? from 2023-11-27T10:12:30

How can YOU bring more peace and contentment this Christmas season? It's not that difficult. It isn't. But YOU are the only one that can say it. 

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Doug's Dime: Thanksgiving Challenges from 2023-11-20T10:18:30

I know how challenging it can be to to find what you are "thankful" for this Thanksgiving. Consider the pilgrims? 

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Doug's Dime: How long can you go without looking at your phone? from 2023-11-13T10:06:32

Do you check your phone every 5 minutes, 10? 15? Can you go an hour without looking at your phone? Half a day? 

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Doug's Dime: Have You Ever Been Fired? from 2023-11-08T09:56:42

Doug's Dime: Have You Ever Been Fired? I think of Carson Wentz in the comparison to being fired. What do you do? Curl up and accept defeat? Or step up to prove them wrong? It say's a lot about t...

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Doug's Dime: When Celebrities Die from 2023-10-30T18:03:55

When entertainers, sports stars or celebrities die I feel for their family and friends. But what about the rest? Does it make you quesion your own mortality? Doug's Dime: When Celebrities Die Listen

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Doug's Dime: Halloween vs Christmas&Easter? from 2023-10-24T08:52:35

Do people who celebrate Halloween spending as much time celebrating Christmas and Easter? What does this world expect?

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Doug's Dime: Inflation Hits The Little Guy Hard from 2023-10-16T09:07:45

If you're middle to upper class has inflation hurt you? Most experts will say it's regressive in the strongest impact hurting the fixed income or middle-lower class. If you're living paycheck to...

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Doug's Dime: The loss of the good old rivalry game from 2023-10-11T08:47:53

The loss of the good old college football rivalries is on my mind. I miss when UND and NDSU were the final game of the regular season in the NCC college football. I miss when North vs South was ...

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Doug's Dime: Taking For Granted from 2023-10-03T08:52:37

What happens when the First Responders have had enough? Doug's Dime: Taking For Granted

Police, Fire, Teachers, Grocery, Doctors, Nurses.....

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Is an economic crash coming? from 2023-09-22T08:57:48

Can we spend our way out of a recession? Has inflation impacted YOU? Do you think the economy is on the verge of collapse? 

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Doug's Dime: Are we closer to electric tractors and combines? from 2023-09-15T08:59:34

I go to Big Iron and ask questions. Will we have electric combines and tractors?  If North Dakota produce and  turn soybeans and corn into fuel. Why can't we do that with fuel and oil?  

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Football indoors? No thanks! from 2023-09-07T09:08:10

The world has changed and sports is about "the experience" and not the game #sad Bring back outdoor football! Fall and winter what a great home field advantage! 

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North Dakota in the national spotlight from 2023-08-23T09:29:01

From Lawrence Welk and Phil Jackson to Josh Duhamel and Carson Wentz when North Dakota natives have success in the national spotlight. It makes me proud to be from North Dakota, 

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Why not have school start after Labor Day? from 2023-08-16T09:19:09

Should their be a statewide first day of school or is it better to let the schools decide?

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Doug's Dime: Do higher gas prices change your decisions? from 2023-08-03T09:20:29

When gas hits $3.50 I drive slower and drive less. 

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Doug's Dime: Politics in work, friendship&family from 2023-07-27T09:14

How do you keep political views and differences from impacting your life? Simple. I just don't talk about them...unless I'm asked. 

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Doug's Dime: Where is your hope? from 2023-07-19T09:36:37

In times of trouble where do you look for hope? The government? New laws? 

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Doug's Dime: Do you read? Do you read books? from 2023-07-12T09:23:42

Doug's Dime: Do you read? Do you read books? Dan Michaels went on vacation with some books to read. I read one chapter from the book of Proverbs each day. Here's a sample:

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Doug's Dime: They don't know hard work? from 2023-07-06T09:21:17

It's easy to take cheap shots at the "younger kids" that don't know about hard work and how good they have it. But is it fair? 

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Doug's Dime: What is the 4th of July from 2023-06-26T14:32:06

Doug's Dime: Do you think about our founding fathers on the 4th of July? Or is it just about a hot dog eating contest, the lake, fireworks and vacation? 

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Doug's Dime: Your most memorable summer job? from 2023-06-20T09:11:26

Grant Nelson from Rural Reflections podcast recently triggered a memory of a summer teenage job helping my dad and the Zahn's haul rail road ties for fencing near LaMoure. 

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Doug's Dime: King Leo's closed 2x from 2023-06-13T09:21:38

We lament the closing of Taco John's but how often did you go to King Leo's after it reopened? 

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Doug's Dime: I cheer for NDSU football and UND hockey from 2023-06-07T09:31:03

Do you pull for the local teams and players on a national stage? I root for success for local teams and players. Christ Coste, Carson Wentz, Phil Hansen, Jim Kleinsasser, Grant Nelson...Doug Bur...

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Doug's Dime: Science is not math. from 2023-05-30T09:17:58

 Doug's Dime: Science is not math. If The Bible is the word of God is it debatable?

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Doug's Dime: Why are we an obese society? from 2023-05-25T08:59:37

We have more gyms and health food choices than ever. Why is obesity worse than ever? Who do we blame? 

 

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Doug's Dime: Is organic worth more $$$? from 2023-05-17T19:27:18

Doug's Dime: Is organic worth more $$$? What's it take to meet the label of organic? is it worth it? I'm a fan of preservatives and inspections. 

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Doug's Dime: Living for now. Planning for then? from 2023-05-09T09:15:20

Doug's Dime: Living for now. Planning for then?

Do you have enough for retirement?

For ages 30 to 34, the median household had $1,600 in dedicated retirement accounts, $5,000 in ch...

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3 Old Guy's Wish Madame Thibert Happy Birthday from 2023-05-02T08:19:08

Jack, Dan and Doug wish Madame Thibert a Happy Birthday in French! #sorry 

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Doug's Dime: Is work a family? from 2023-04-27T09:33:18

Doug's Dime: Is work a family? Does your job or what you do define who you are? 

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Doug's Dime: Is a #flood the worst natural disaster? from 2023-04-19T09:04

What's the worst natural disaster to deal with? Doug's Dime: Is a #flood the worst natural disaster? 

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Doug's Dime: The Cat's Name Was Lucifer? from 2023-04-13T08:13:37

How did the cat lucifer get it's name? 

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Doug's Dime: Christmas and Easter Christians from 2023-04-05T09:07:32

A church is a hospital for sinners. This Easter don't let anyone tell you otherwise. A church is filled with hypocrites, liars, and the worst sinners. You are not alone. 

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Doug's Dime: When the glass is half-empty? from 2023-03-30T08:56:39

What do you do when the glass is half empty? Get a smaller glass and fill it up. Sometimes our expectations, wants and desires are our own worst enemey?

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Doug's Dime: Where is the hope? from 2023-03-22T08:59:50

Piles of snow and cold and a long winter have gotten everyone down. What do you do? What can you do? Serve others. Try it. It works. 

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Why has soda pop doubled in cost and beer hasnt? from 2023-03-18T12:53:56

Pepsi Co profits continue to grow and the cost of my can of pop has doubled. Why? Why has the cost of beer remained stable? 

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Doug's Dime: Politically Active from 2023-03-07T09:57:40

Do you know your legislative District? Who your legislators are? Have you contacted your City Leaders? Park Board? I'm not a politician but I can answer yes to each of those. 

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Radio Remains Relevant from 2023-02-24T22:05:13

The recent storms highlight why radio remains even more relevant. You don't have to click on a link, read it online, wait for the TV news. Radio is RIGHT now! And the latest statistics confirm. ...

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Doug's Dime the Cell Phone and the 4WD from 2023-02-16T09:57:20

Have cell phones and 4WD created another level of invincibility for winter storms? 

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Doug's Dime: The older I get the more skeptical I become from 2023-02-06T10:23:14

Do you believe the balloon was a Chinese spy/surveillance operation?

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Doug's Dime: Is inflation changing how you tip? #YES from 2023-01-24T10:06:24

A read a story how consumers are getting frustrated with auto generated tips for coffee at the drive thru or a donut. How about a suggested tip starting at 20%. Isn't that a little to much? 

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Doug's Dime: Denny's vs Planet Fitness from 2023-01-19T09:56:52

At 2:30 a.m. on a Thursday guess which place is full. Which one is empty? Are we doing our best to fight the epidemic disease of obesity? 

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Doug's Dime: Working through the dog days of winter? from 2023-01-11T10:25:28

How do you get through the cold, dreary, snowy winter months of December, January and February? 

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We need more patience with roads and snow removal from 2022-12-27T10:16:43

We really need to appreciate the emergency workers. Snow removal. Tow trucks. Dispatch, police, sheriff, Highway Patrol. The list is endless but we have an expectation with 4x4, all wheel drive,...

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Are E-Learning Day's Serving The Kids? from 2022-12-16T21:39:47

What is the goal of education? Getting in the required hours, day's, contact or teaching the content? 

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Has the World Cup drawn you into soccer? from 2022-12-02T20:18:09

I didn't grow up in a town with soccer, hockey or volleyball. Is there a sport you didn't have in your town which you've found captured your attention? 

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How about a matinee? Doug's Dime: Classic Rock Tour '23 from 2022-11-16T19:19:45

Foreigner, Chicago and all the other classic rock concert tours bring out the old in all of us. Relieve the energy of our youth. The memories of day's gone by with the soundtrack of our life. Bu...

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Doug's Dime: Spring is just 15 weeks away! from 2022-11-10T21:34:38

Winter has just begun. October was beautiful! September wasn't to shabby. If you work backwards and forwards you'll realize spring is just 4 months away. Enjoy it while you can!

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Doug's Dime: Parking at NDSU? from 2022-10-26T09:14:09

What if you had to pay to park at the grocery store but had to park at the back of the parking lot and the employees took up all the space nearest the store? 

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Doug's Dime: Online vs In Person Class Cost from 2022-10-17T18:05:52

Shouldn't online college classes be discounted compared to in person? We taught classes virtually for 2 years. If we do that now you aren't limited to 15 kids in a college classroom. You could t...

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Looking for the game? Turn on the radio! from 2022-10-04T18:05:28

Can't find what "channel" Thursday Night NFL is on? Turn on KFGO. Wondering who's carrying the Vikings? Turn on KFGO. Monday Night Football, Gophers football, UND football, basketball, hockey, M...

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Doug's Dime: Famous people from your home town? from 2022-09-28T19:05:22

Phil Jackson in Williston, U.S. Senator Milton Young from LaMoure...who's famous from your town? 

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Doug's Dime: Cool places in your town? from 2022-09-24T19:38:02

What's a cool little restaurant, food or place in your town people should try or check out? 

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Doug's Dime: Sports are not life from 2022-09-16T09:39:30

Unless your livelyhood depends on it. Don't let sports take away from your family and work. Fan is short for "fanatic" Don't be a fanatic. 

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Doug's Dime: Do you give money to handouts? from 2022-09-06T09:33:01

With businesses looking for employees now more than ever. Do you see people begging for money just a block away from "NOW HIRING" "BONUS" "TUITION ASSISTANCE"

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Thank you for making KFGO Morning Crew even better! from 2022-08-27T13:08:45

The grade book comes out twice each year and we learned more of you are waking up with KFGO and we are so thankful! Here's the overall r...

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Doug's Dime: Overrated-Summer Vacation?!? from 2022-08-17T17:58:09

Is summer vacation overrated do we really need more time off? I for one think a day off here and there is more than enough. But that's just me do you get enough time off and vacation? 

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Do you pull for the "underdog"? from 2022-08-11T20:56:29

I'm not a New York Yankee's fan and The Beatles have enough fans without me. I pull for the Twins and Vikings, the Padres and Chargers. When it comes to music. You've never heard a song from som...

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Doug's Dime: Debt The College Experience from 2022-08-02T09:33:36

Why is debt not talked about more and addressed by colleges and universities? 

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Doug's Dime: Who inspired you in your career field? from 2022-07-28T09:07:14

Looking back who is it in your career field that inspired you or had a huge impact? 

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Doug's Dime: Why get rid of #summer so fast? from 2022-07-21T19:31:18

Vikings training camps begins Tuesday. 9man ND football practice begins Aug 4 while Linton School begins Aug 18 and Napoleon Aug 19. Why can't we hold onto summer longer since winter will last 1...

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What do you miss from the old trucks? from 2022-07-15T14:33

It sure is great to enjoy all the new features of new cars & trucks. But are there some you miss? Like tapping the foot button to dim the lights? Driving my dad's 2020 truck the engine auto-...

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Clausen Springs: When do you give out your secret summer spot? from 2022-07-07T09:27:38

Clausen Springs? Dunton Locks? What's your favorite secret spot and who do you tell about it? 

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Doug's Dime: I'm still afraid of the Oakes high dive from 2022-07-02T23:40:49

Is there something that happened when you were a kid that makes you afraid of it today? 

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Doug's Dime: When you fill gas what do you think of? from 2022-06-22T09:16:57

When I fill up my truck I think of the war in Ukraine. Taking more oil out of the ground in North Dakota. I think of farmers, truck drivers, highway patrol...what do you think of? 

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Have you ever been to the KFGO picnic? from 2022-06-15T09:08:49

Have you been to our picnic before? We've had people travel from Kansas City! What makes this so special and so much fun? 

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Warden Stories-deadly choices made on the water from 2022-06-10T15:24

There's no comparing operating a car or automobile to a boat or jet ski. No brakes, no signal lights, lane markings or stop signs.

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Memorial Day 2022-those who gave all&their families too from 2022-05-25T09:28:22

How do you recognize Memorial Day? Did you grow up with a Memorial Day tradition? For me Memorial Day is about the physical loss of life and the mental loss those families are faced with. <...

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Doug's Dime: What's diggin' on Doug? from 2022-05-18T12:05:46

Doug's Dime: What's diggin' on Doug? What are high school graduation's celebrating? For the graduate, the family? How much has it changed from 50 years ago? 

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Doug's Dime: Is there a liberal media bias in the news headlines? from 2022-05-12T09:21:46

Is there a liberal media bias? When I listen to the news I hear all the bad. Not much to spin positive for the President about war in Ukraine, abortion, gas prices, inflation and crime?  Listen

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A Tribute To Dan Michaels Mom Dorothy and a laugh too! from 2022-05-04T09:31:16

Dan Michaels mother Dorothy Olson passed away a tribute, legacy,  a song and a laugh too! 

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Doug's Dime: How long could you go without power? from 2022-04-27T17:50:12

With the blizzards, ice and power outages I continue to assess my own emergency preparedness. I have food, a generator and gas. But for how long? How much do you invest in preparing for somethin...

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Doug's Dime: $400 coolers, $250 sunglasses? from 2022-04-19T20:58:19

How much do you pay for a cooler, grill or sunglasses? I think I'm realizing more and more how I've let life pass me by. I won't make payments on a grill or need a cooler that NASA tests. My old...

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My cat lucifer from 2022-04-12T08:15:40

I never grew up with any pets but that changed in the small North Dakota town of Kulm as a stray cat befriended me. 

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From the Old Met into the Dome back out to Target Field from 2022-04-06T18:06:22

Isn't it interesting how Twins baseball went from Old Met Stadium into the Metrodome and back out to Target Field. How would you like to watch the World Series with the Twins at home in November...

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Doug's Dime: Celebrity slaps&deaths don't impact me from 2022-03-29T18:58:58

A Kardashian gets married, gets divorced. A drummer dies or actor slaps and actor. Means nothing to me. My own family, friends, neighbors, co-workers do matter. 

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Doug's Dime: Lost skills we could use today? from 2022-03-22T09:11

How self sufficient are you? Do you garden? Do you know how to use a compass? Have you thought about getting a home generator or solar panels? 

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How to beat inflation and higher prices? from 2022-03-20T09:00

Are you doing anything to save money on gas, food and supplies as inflation keeps shrinking the paycheck and purchasing power? 

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Do energy drinks need warning labels? from 2022-03-12T20:55

Should the FDA put warning labels on energy drinks?

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Can the Vikings win a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins? from 2022-02-23T20:08:30

Nick Foles won a Super Bowl. Eli Manning and Joe Flacco did too.  When Brad Johnson and Tampa Bay defeated Rich Gannon and the Raiders for the Super Bowl I was convinced you don't need a su...

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"Herd It Here" Josh Swanson NDSU Bison Update from 2022-02-16T13:29

What's key for the NDSU Men's BB team wrapping up the regular season with Josh Swanson Herd It Here. 

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Doug's Dime: When I met Meadowlark Lemon in West Fargo from 2022-02-16T10:13

After he left the Harlem Globetrotters Meadowlark Lemon continued his ministry. He was an ordained Baptist pastor and brought laughter and the Lord to millions. It was so cool to sit down and vi...

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Doug's Dime: Why do you watch the Super Bowl? from 2022-02-08T10:34

I won't watch the Super Bowl. I'll listen to some of it. The only reasons are for local connections like Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow from Centennial Elementary school. Logan Wilson who's mom i...

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KFGO is your choice from 2022-02-05T00:17:05

Sure things on KFGO have changed recently and for certainly KFGO is different than 10 years ago.

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Doug's Dime: The worst cold weather job? from 2022-01-27T18:38

What would be the worst cold weather job? What's the worst job you ever had in the cold? 

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Doug's Dime: A Healthy Winter Comfort Food from 2022-01-20T10:14:15

Is their a healthy winter comfort food? I've been eating tator tot hot dish with cheese on top and sour cream mixed in. Tastes GREAT, but help find me a healthy winter comfort food. Please? ...

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A Happy Birthday Doug from 2022-01-19T10:09

Doug and the KFGO Team Celebrating another year as only #KFGO can do! Happy Birthday to me! 

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Doug's Dime: How do you deal with seasonal affective disorder? #SAD from 2022-01-11T15:38

What do you do to beat SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder? How do you handle the long days, the cold, the snow, the wind? Feed birds? Read a book? Go ice fishing? Exercise. All of the above!?!? Listen

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Doug's Dime: Snow removal or lack of? from 2022-01-03T10:36

When it comes to snow removal is it similar to summer lawn mowing and yard care where there's always someone in the neighborhood who just doesn't quite seem to care or keep the sidewalks clean?&...

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Doug's Dime: Looking back on the good of 2021 from 2021-12-28T10:03

Why do we have to focus on the bad of the past year? Was it from the broadway musical Annie that said, "if you look for the bad you're sure to find it?" Well the reverse works as well. Let's loo...

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Doug's Dime-Who's working Christmas Eve? from 2021-12-20T10:08

Thank you for the law enforcement, truckers, EMTs, gas stations, convenience stores. Everyone who's working Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! 

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Doug's Dime: Memories from Christmas as a kid from 2021-12-06T22:11:38

Williston, LaMoure, Valley City and West Fargo. With many stops in between from Bottineau to Stanley and Bismarck too! 

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Why buy local? Greg Kempel and Doug Leier from 2021-11-29T09:57

Doug and Greg Kempel from Minn-Dak Market discuss how buying local supports the community and families. The folks who run a business, volunteer for the ambulance, coach little league, teach Sund...

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Doug's Dime: Happy Thanksgiving! We're so grateful for you all! from 2021-11-23T19:02

Thank you for waking up with us each morning. Thank you for being a part of our day on KFGO Morning Crew Facebook, Twitter, KFGO phone, Text Club. We have so much to be thankful for! 

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Doug's Dime: The worst natural disaster or weather to endure? from 2021-11-17T19:36:30

What's the worst weather to endure? Hurricane, flood, wildfire, tornado, volcano, blizzard, earthquake? 

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Doug's Dime: More communication means, but less response? from 2021-11-12T16:01:43

Remember before answering machines and email you called late in the day or early in the morning to make sure someone was home to talk to? You wrote letters in advance of plans and questions?&nbs...

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Doug's Dime: Opening Day Of Deer Season from 2021-11-02T09:30

Memories from opening day of deer season? First deer? Hunting with dad? Or working as a game warden? 

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Doug's Dime: Carson Wentz and pulling for the underdog from 2021-10-25T18:31

Carson Wentz throwing TDs and not INTs, The Colts winning and Jalen Hurts and the Eagles losing give me reason to smile. The Braves only won 15 more games than the Twins. Could the Twins be a Wo...

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Doug's Dime; Diet Coke "sale" $9 case? NBA? Gas prices from 2021-10-21T19:02:48

Doug's Dime wonders when will Diet Coke stop going up. Has gas prices caused you to drive less? Is the NBA "back"? no. 

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Doug's Dime: Do you trust the economy? from 2021-10-11T18:52

Hyperinflation coupled with higher costs for my groceries, fixed costs like power- have made me hesitate to trust the economy. What have you done? I quit spending. 

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Doug's Dime-A Quick Fix? from 2021-10-04T19:25

How do we fight against a world in search of a "quick fix" a "pill" a "click" to fix and solve all of our problems? Have we given up on doing what we can to prevent diabetes, obesity, heart disease...

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Doug's Dime-What did you want to be? What did you become? from 2021-10-01T14:54

What you wanted to be when you were a kid? In High School...in college? And now where has life taken you?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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What's killing baseball? Let Miggy Sano show us. from 2021-09-21T18:45

I'm not a fan of the new look of baseball. HR or strikeout. That's all it's turning into. Guy's like Miggy Sano are the new look of baseball. All or nothing. I'd prefer stolen bases and hit and run...

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Why watch the Vikings when you can listen to the radio? from 2021-09-13T18:59

Now more than ever on these nice fall day's I am thankful for Vikings football on AM 790/FM 104.7. Is their anything better than Paul Allen? Why waste a beautiful day planted in front of the TV? G...

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What determines where you will retire to? from 2021-09-07T14:59

Is it about temperature and location? Or about people and proximity? What will you decided when it's time to retire?  With only 3 in 10 workers reporting that they are “very confident” they will h...

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A thank you to the game wardens from 2021-08-31T18:46

A little different look at the work of game wardens and conservation officers headed into the fall hunting season. Stay safe.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omnystudio....

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Wants vs Needs: Simple Financial Advice from 2021-08-23T14:09

The more you spend the less you have. The more you earn the more you can spend or save. When you buy something is it a want or a need?  In a time when budgets are tight how do you asses you curren...

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Rest In Peace Pastor Jimmy DeYoung from 2021-08-16T14:39:33

Pastor Jimmy DeYoung has died and he made a huge impact on my life. He taught my how direct the impact of The Bible and History have been and are. The coming End Times, The Rapture.The alignment o...

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Thank you for choosing KFGO! from 2021-08-12T19:50

You chose to listen to KFGO and we are thankful!  Thank you for making AM 790  KFGO the most listened to  radio station. You may not realize it, but your choice of radio stations is a big deal to...

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How much value is it for an employee that show's up? from 2021-08-02T20:20:43

So much in life is about "showing up" Showing up for work when scheduled, on time, working hard, being reliable. More talent, skill and ability doesn't matter if you don't show up for work, are un...

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Doug's Dime: I'm not into the Olympics from 2021-07-27T18:28:27

Are you into the Olympics? Have they lost some of the glory? I think the oversaturation of availability has taken away from some of the focus on the Tokyo Olympic Games and the TV view numbers show...

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Are we to picky? from 2021-07-20T09:20

When you grew up did your family make one main dish and you ate it whether you liked it or not? Do you now in a busy world make multiple different lunches or dinners for kids and family and each on...

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Who needs a vacation? Why retire? from 2021-07-13T09:30:12

Do you let other people guilt you into taking a vacation? Should we let the noise of someone else tell us it's time to retire or take some time off? NO!  I'll be eligible to retire soon. But do I ...

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Vulgar and gross doesn't make me laugh from 2021-07-08T09:13

What makes you laugh? I'm not a fan of vulgar or gross humor. I couldn't stand Eddie Murphy or Richard Pryor. I appreciate the humor of Andy Griffith Show with Barney Fife. Even The Partridge Famil...

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A four day work week? from 2021-06-29T09:20

I can't support the call for a 4 day work week. I couldn't honestly tell my father or grandparents our society is overworked and stressed beyond the limits compared to keeping a family of 9 fed and...

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Doug's Dime: What if I'm not wrong? from 2021-06-22T09:46:12

What if I'm right and not wrong? What if prices continue to go up at a higher rate than wages? Then what happens? People can't afford to buy what they were and the demand crashes. Then what happens...

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Have you quit? from 2021-06-14T18:15

What have you quit cold turkey? I've quit many things cold turkey. Coffee for a few months, running, walking, reading. It's not always bad things but it's just time for a change. Wayne Beyer inspir...

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How early is too early to mow? from 2021-06-09T09:32:05

What time is it okay to start mowing the lawn? 8 a.m. on a weekend? 7 a.m. during the week? What would you do if a neighbor started mowing the lawn at 6 a.m. on a Sunday morning???? Support the sh...

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Is the labor shortage about money? from 2021-05-24T20:04

What was your first job and how much did you make? I made $10/day. Seriously. But I gained needed experience to better my future. The simple answer to finding more workers is offering better wages...

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The dangers of living in the past from 2021-05-17T09:22:29

My class reunions are coming up and each person is different. I'm not a fan of living in the past. Is there anything wrong with "visiting" the past? I don't think so. But there's also a struggle of...

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Are you really money ahead? from 2021-05-11T09:25

I love where I live because I know my neighbors and the proximity to what I need and use is perfect. Close to a school, library, pool, dentist, clinic...you get the drift. But with interest rates a...

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When do we go back to normal? from 2021-05-04T09:21:58

I've been waiting to hear to Dr. Fauci, the CDC, The WHO tell us when we can go back to normal? Is this the new normal? What level is it?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee o...

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Improve your health for free from 2021-04-27T18:20

We live in a world that wants a pill and quick fix for our sickness, ailments and disease. So many choices are free yet I would also say these are priceless?  Support the show: https://www.faceboo...

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Do you believe in miracles? from 2021-04-22T09:24:43

One of our great KFGO Morning Crew listeners "Mike in West Fargo" Believes in miracles. A year ago he couldn't lift a gallon of milk or lift his hand to take off his glasses. Today he is walking. D...

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Who benefits the most when student loans are cancelled? from 2021-04-13T09:20:46

There's a growing buzz about President Biden cancelling or "forgiving" student loans. Forbes Magazine takes you past the feel good, "oh that's nice to do" It show's cancelling student debt benefits...

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The mix of sports and politics from 2021-04-06T09:09

When sports and politics mix it leaves me with a bad aftertaste. Kneeling during the National Anthem, pulling the All-Star game from Atlanta are just a couple examples of how the politics mix with ...

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What do you want? from 2021-03-31T09:10

What do you want to hear more of on the #KFGO Morning Crew? What do you want to hear less, read less or more on blogs? Hear on podcasts? More news local? National? More sports? Less sports and outd...

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What are you still not sure about a year later? from 2021-03-28T09:21:03

The stock market tanked, the beef prices sky rocketed, we couldn't find toilet paper, Clorox wipes or hand sanitizer. A year ago our confidence was shaken. What do you feel more confident in today?...

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What will you do with your stimulus check? from 2021-03-08T19:57

What's the best thing to do with government stimulus? Invest? But a new toy? If you need it for food, a medical condition. It's hard to argue with that. But if your doing financially well enough th...

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Where does the stimulus $$$ come from? from 2021-03-02T10:23:01

Where does the stimulus money come from? Where does the government get it's money? If $1,400 is good, wouldn't $14,000 be even better? What not give everyone a printer and computer to print off all...

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A year later from 2021-02-24T10:44:16

So much has changed in the last year since COVID became the driving force in our culture. What do you feel has changed the most? What is the same?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790...

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What's the best part of being a game warden from 2021-02-20T12:28

I was asked what is the best part of being a game warden? It's a common bond between hunters, anglers, game wardens and conservation officers.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO...

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Keep it until it dies? from 2021-02-09T15:47

Do you keep your cell phone or thermos until it dies or do you replace it just because you like "new" things?  I've had my Yeti coffee cup for 4 years and I love it. Is it the best? Nope. My Arcti...

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Why should Tom Brady retire? from 2021-02-02T10:17

Tom Brady is 43 and no matter if he wins or loses the Super Bowl his legacy is cemented as the best ever QB. Period. But why does he have to retire? Earlier in the week he acknowledge he'd play pas...

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What happened to the Super Bowl? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

 I grew up with the Super Bowl in the 1980's when it was about the game and the players. Joe Montana and Marcus Allen. John Riggins and Mike Singletary.  Now the Super Bowl is more about the p...

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I'm pulling for the Patriots in the Super Bowl! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Need a few reason's why to pull for the Patriot's?  How about former NDSU Bison star  Ramon Humber?  He plays for New England mostly on special teams.  What about former Viking ...

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What's so great about the 80's?!? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doug and Pauly are both 80's guy's but why?? What makes the 1980's so great? MASH? Dallas? Milli Vanilli? What? Why?  Paul Leintz The 80's and More Facebok Pizza Corner has changed! And...

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Doug's Dime-warden stories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The other night I was telling my kids some "warden stories" Here's one about a couple of anglers that found out there's "eye's in those hills"  Just for the click of it: The Day After T...

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Doug's Dime: We are getting jipped out of #winter!!?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I live in North Dakota because of the 4 seasons, and this year I feel like we are getting robbed of winter. Do you?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The day after the #blizzard from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Would you pay more for better, faster more efficient snow removal? Is 18 hours to long to wait for the plows to come through in a residential area?  ############################## Hot Clic...

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Merry Christmas!!!?? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's wrong with saying Merry Christmas if someone else say's Happy Holiday's?  Is this the same for New Years , the start of winter? Hanukkah? Kwanzaa? Thanksgiving? Links to click ...

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How do you slooow down Christmas season??? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've taken a time of being filled with joy and being thankful and created a culture of stress and anxiety. Why? According to  this story in US News  38 percent of people said their ...

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Doug's Dime-Pizza Corner has changed again #loveIT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pizza Corner has evolved again and you've got choices. Buy it. Don't buy it. Buy the company and make it what you want? Kindred Quick Mart owner say's we are buying Pizza Corner again ...

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Doug's Dime VII from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Remember when pizza used to come in large, medium or small? When did XL, and Family size become large? Is my large now a medium? WHY????? Links to click Life is a state of mind I qu...

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Kirk, Cook and Diggs are great but from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Why does food keep experimenting? from 2021-01-28T16:11

This week alone there was the roll out of Kit Kat thins, Butterfinger peanut butter and now Pink Candy Flavored Kraft Mac and Cheese. Why? Why Why Why? Remember when Coke tried "New" Coke? Why keep...

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Want to become a game warden? from 2021-01-24T10:26

One of the most often asked questions is "I'd like to become a game warden" Or my son or daughter would. My response is for you to stop and think about the work of a game warden. It's not working a...

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Thank a teacher from 2021-01-13T19:14:19

We thank our "teachers". Don't forget to thank some of the other "teachers" in your life. I learned alot from my Dad's friends. I learned from my Sunday school "teachers" I've learned as much from ...

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How much is the college "experience" worth? from 2021-01-06T15:15

Is the college "experience" worth $40,000 in student loan debt? No way. Not even close. Go to college. Pay for it. Get your degree. Go work. #reality  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM...

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What was good about 2020? from 2021-01-02T13:56:56

My challenge for 2021 is to take what was learned from 2020 and plant it, water it, fertilize it, cultivate the good and weed out the bad. Make 2021 even better.  Someone once observed that a wast...

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2020 Christmas Special from 2020-12-25T10:22:57

What makes KFGO so special? YOU and the friends on AM 790 KFGO. Here's a few of my favorite Christmas songs for 2020!  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listen...

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How do you remember? from 2020-12-20T09:32

Since the passing of Bob Harris I've thought often about "how do you remember..." What do you do? How do you do it? I often think during the weather "what would Terry Spies say?" or when sports tim...

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Life is short from 2020-12-11T14:56

Maybe one thing we are realizing even more now than ever is how fragile and precious our time together is? Life is shot. Tell them that you love them. These are lyrics from Matthew West. Live them....

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The Worst Christmas songs? from 2020-12-04T10:14:51

Are there Christmas songs which make your eyes gloss over, make you cringe and your Christmas cheer turns into a Christmas groan? I really can't stand trash season songs from Megadeath or AC/DC but...

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Looking for the good? from 2020-11-27T10:19:41

One of my intentional decisions is looking for the good in the situation. If you look for the good you can find it. It's not been easy. But there has been some good.  Support the show: https://www...

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It's called Thanksgiving from 2020-11-21T12:00

Have we forgot Thanksgiving is a time to look at what we have and not what we wish we had or think we need? Don't get me wrong I to long for how Thanksgiving was in the past. But truly the name of ...

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Warden stories: Report All Poachers works from 2020-11-15T10:03:09

The final weekend of deer season the Report All Poacher call came in from a snowmobiler. 4 deer shot and left. How do you catch the poacher?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSe...

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Is it too soon for Christmas? from 2020-11-08T00:06:05

Is it to soon to put up Christmas lights? The Christmas tree and begin playing Christmas music? Not a chance! We've been putting up our Christmas lights, helped our neighbor Russel and singing Chri...

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Why do you have to be republican or democrat? from 2020-11-01T09:03

What's wrong with voting the person and not the party? I can look back on my voting history and find a number of times I've voted for an array of people in different parties. I'm sure millions will...

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Politics or popularity? from 2020-10-25T08:53

Do you care who and actor, athlete or entertainer endorses for President? Do debates on a national level change your mind? Does a vegan or PETA supporting singer make you like or dislike them?  Su...

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Sports talk radio #dead from 2020-10-17T12:25

When sports talk radio began with The Fabulous Sports Babe, Dan Patrick, Papa Joe and locally Jim Adelson, Ed Schultz, David Moulton, Dan Hammer...I was hooked.  People like Stephen A. Smith have ...

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The Morning Crew Family from 2020-10-11T09:20:36

We love the KFGO Morning Crew family. We celebrate the victories and joy's of life and we share in the grief, struggles and challenges. Is there something we can do for you? Let us know!  Support ...

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Sorry, but I like the cover better from 2020-10-03T21:29

You can have The Who, "American Woman" I'll take Lenny Kravitz version. Same goes with the Fugee's cover of "Killing Me Softly"  I'm not the only one. Here's a list of 20 covers better than the or...

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I love America from 2020-09-25T16:21

Where else would you want to live? I mean really? Where else? You can point to other countries with ?better? health care, ?better? working conditions etc. But would you rather live there?  Support...

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Your first cassette? from 2020-09-20T09:20

What was your first music cassette you bought? The first cassette I bought from a store? Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Spanish Fly. I can't deny it. Am I proud of it? Not really.Growing up in LaMoure and...

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It didn't matter what Tommy Kramers politics were from 2020-09-13T08:48:49

When I grew up Tommy Kramer threw touchdowns and Huey Lewis made music. To me their politics and opinion didn't matter. Today? I still don't care what Kirk Cousins social stance is or Jose Berrios...

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What works working from home? from 2020-09-06T09:04:37

I've worked from home for 20+ years. As many have told me after working from home the past 7 months of the pandemic. It isn't as great as it sounds. What works? What doesn't?  Support the show: ht...

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When did churches become a "business"? from 2020-08-24T09:18

You can search the list of businesses and organizations which received Payroll Protection right here If a church is 501 c3 not paying into taxes and applies for and receives Payroll Protection loa...

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Questions without answers from 2020-08-23T08:22:03

Everytime I hear the news I have more questions than answers. Like how come college is open but sports is cancelled?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listene...

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What's your plan B? from 2020-08-16T08:46

We've been hearing plans all summer long from baseball to college, bars and concerts. Everyone has a plan...until the plan blows up. Then what? What do you plan to do for your kids, work, business?...

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The most famous person you've met? from 2020-08-09T10:08:51

I don't roll in high brow circles. Never have and never will so the list of most "famous" people I've met is pretty short and shallow. The most interesting was meeting Dick Clark in Steele, North D...

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What about the kids? from 2020-08-02T08:10:25

We've heard so much about "what do the teachers and parents think" but what about the kids? What do they think about going back to school? What do they think has or hasn't worked in distance learni...

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Have you found the good? from 2020-07-20T19:23

The pandemic continues to create a different normal. There's plenty to focus on what we wish would change back. But what about some of the good that has come out of this?  Support the show: https:...

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What was your summer job? from 2020-07-19T08:18:16

When you were a kid what was your summer job? What was your favorite and least favorite summer job? I worked mowing lawns for $5 a day and it helped pay for my college along with delivering papers,...

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Not just teachers but lunch room, bus drivers, from 2020-07-08T18:44

With so much focus on teachers safety going back to school this fall. Have you stopped to think about the safety and protection of bus drivers, lunch help, shop class?  Support the show: https://w...

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Is it to early to mow the lawn? from 2020-07-01T18:09

How early is to early to start the lawn mower up? If you go to work at 3AM why can't you mow at 2AM before work?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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The good old days of the newspaper are over from 2020-06-28T06:00

The newspaper delivered to the door is done, finished it's over. Will you keep reading the paper online? Will you keep paying the same subscription price? Support the show: https://www.facebook.co...

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What will school and college look like? from 2020-06-17T18:20

We're counting down weeks until students are scheduled to return to school and university's. How in the world can that be done safely?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omny...

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What's happening to malls? from 2020-06-10T18:49

Why are malls shrinking and losing popularity? Wouldn't you rather park at one place and find all the different stores you need in one place? Why would you rather get rained on and snowed between s...

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Nobody wins from 2020-06-03T20:52

When billionaire owners and millionaire players can't come to a mutual agreement. Who wins? Not the fans.  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

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Nothing is owed to you from 2020-05-27T09:16

I'm tired of hearing how graduates "deserver" or are "owed" the celebration. Really? How special is it? Is the celebration for the kids or the parents?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/...

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The story of a boy (Jack Michaels) and his dog(s) from 2020-05-24T08:00

As young child Jack Michaels experienced the love and loss of a pet. Not once. About 6 or 7 times. Listen to the stories of Jo Jo, Tuffy, Shama...Wire  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/A...

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Find the silver lining? from 2020-05-06T08:51

It's been a dark time in our history. Can you find a silver lining? Have you found a new activity, routine, hobby that you'll keep? A new park? Spot to fish? How about a new hobby?  Support the sh...

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What are you investing in? from 2020-04-29T20:48:50

Have you looked at the companies your mutual fund is investing in? You might be surprised! Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When you come to a fork in the road. Take it. from 2020-04-25T08:00

If you've ever asked yourself "should I ask?" You should ask. What's the worst that can happen?  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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If you look for the good you'll find it from 2020-04-16T19:50

If you look for the bad you can find it. In any place in any situation. But have you gone to look for the GOOD? County your blessings  Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/AM790KFGO See omn...

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What's your fish or wildlife pick? from 2020-04-08T17:32:04

There are so many fish/wildlife species we can find around our area. Which one would you pick for the most iconic? Loon? Whooping crane? prairie chicken? catfish? bighorn sheep? wolf? Support the s...

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Thank the grocery store from 2020-04-05T09:28:23

Do we pay the grocery store shelf stocker, checkout, warehouse and truck drivers for what they provide? This is essential service at the core.  KFGO Morning Crew Digital Content - including Blogs,...

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Can we just keep printing money? from 2020-03-29T05:00

How will the Covid 19 stimulus checks impact the economy?

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The Waltons...yes the Waltons...giving a little peace in this time of chaos from 2020-03-22T09:00

I've been watching The Waltons and it's helping me find peace in this time of chaos

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Do you need a place to get away from it all? from 2020-03-13T20:58

Getting outdoors hunting and fishing can help your mental health

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Will the XFL survive? from 2020-03-07T10:06

The XFL is bound to fail

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Who wants MORE day's in February? from 2020-02-29T10:32

I understand why we have a leap year and added day. But why add a day in February? 

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Baseball belongs on the radio! from 2020-02-23T12:32

Why is baseball better on radio than TV?

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How do you fight fear? from 2020-02-01T23:52:14

how do you fight fear?

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Do YOU need to restart? from 2020-01-27T10:17:50

the benefits of sleep and disconnecting from phone, tv, internet,

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The Twins find a replacement for Gary Gaetti! from 2020-01-20T10:16:05

The Twins signed Josh Donaldson ending the search for Gary Gaetti's replacement

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Is technology killing some of our critical thinking skills? from 2020-01-13T10:32:55

Computers are making us worse are things like, math, handwriting and directions

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Why do we.... from 2020-01-03T18:55:13

small town cafe big city eating experience

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Improve your heart health FREE!?!? from 2019-12-28T17:01:37

heart health free nap

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Don't look back from 2019-12-24T10:25:28

don't look back at the year. look ahead to whats next

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Doug's 2019 KFGO Christmas from 2019-12-24T10:07:50

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The #1 Christmas Movie? from 2019-12-16T15:45:37

How can the #1 Christmas movie of all time NOT be about Christmas?

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West Fargo Public Works hits a home run! from 2019-12-09T16:44:20

City of West Fargo uses technology to help improve citizens communication on snow plowing

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Just because your #1 doesn't mean it's the best? from 2019-11-14T15:16:59

Is the top selling pizza the best pizza? Is the top song the best?

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Jesus saves? from 2019-10-21T14:51:27

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son. That who so ever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Roman 10:9

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This ain't Daunte and Moss..yet from 2019-10-14T09:10:55

The Vikings with Cousins, Thielen and Diggs. Cook and Rudolph won't make me compare them to Daunte and Moss yet

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It's your job not your life from 2019-10-08T16:33:48

Nearly 50% of full time workers have a side hustle. What's yours?

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Who said yes, let's make "Kirk Cousins the $84 million man"? from 2019-09-30T15:36:20

Who's to blame for Kirk Cousins?

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My favorite radio voices from 2019-09-23T09:18:46

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The struggles of the small town cafe from 2019-09-13T14:51:13

The Tower City Cafe is only open 6AM-2PM. Why are small town care's struggling?

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We make choices from 2019-09-09T19:57:45

we make a choice to find time to have meals with family

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Are you prepared? from 2019-09-03T18:39

hurricanes, Dorian, Fargo, Thunderstorms. Are you prepared?

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Fantasy Football has ruined the NFL from 2019-08-22T09:28:03

fantasy football has ruined the nfl

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What's up West Fargo schools? from 2019-08-10T13:36:07

Why can't Fargo, West Fargo, Kindred, Central Cass, Northern Cass begin on the same school day?

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Does politics influence your products? from 2019-08-01T20:27:28

If a product is sold or owned by a strong supporter of a political party does it influence your purchase? Or not?

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August is baseball and fishing! from 2019-07-25T18:33:36

August is not about hunting and football. August is baseball and fishing

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How to save $1000 a year from 2019-07-19T19:18:01

cutting out that $5 cup of coffee can really pay off

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Are we to lazy to put on skeeter spray? from 2019-07-14T12:34:25

Why do we expect to walk in shorts and a tank top and not get bite by mosquitoes?

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How much $$$$ is enough? from 2019-07-05T19:17:05

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How did air conditioning erode the neighborhood? from 2019-06-26T16:40:46

air conditioning has contributing to the erosion of our neighborhoods!

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Do you feel safe? from 2019-06-20T20:29:56

Do you feel as safe as an adult or parent as you did when you were a kid?

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One month until Vikings football!?! from 2019-06-13T21:29:10

Should NBA and NHL seasons be shorter?

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I owe the Twins an apology from 2019-06-07T16:08:32

The Minnesota Twins are the best team in baseball!

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Student Loan debt explodes from 2019-05-16T19:14:01

Student debt needs to be reduced? How? By ending the 4 year degree push.

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Want to feel better? Help someone out from 2019-05-11T13:50:56

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Winning elections: It's all about style from 2019-05-04T17:00:02

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Who's to blame for food waste? from 2019-04-30T18:27:52

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What if you won the lottery? from 2019-04-25T19:12:13

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Get rid of the designated hitter #please from 2019-04-18T09:25

I've never liked the designated hitter in baseball. The DH takes the strategy out of the American League and it's even worse when AL teams play in National League parks and the Twins top power hit...

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Sheyenne Street road construction #again from 2019-04-11T09:10

Major 

construction/upgrade/expansion of Sheyenne Street

continues in West Fargo this season. What do you want? Leave it like it is??? Trust me as a guy that drove 13 Ave 2x...

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You are not a number from 2019-04-04T10:00

Don't let a number define you

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Why is NASCAR and Rodeo better than NFL and NBA? from 2019-03-29T00:35

When Kirk Cousin's gets $84 million guaranteed and the Vikings don't make the playoffs it reinforces why NASCAR and PRCA Rodeo get it. Win, ride, rope, race. The winners get the $$$ and the more y...

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The greatest invention of the 1980s? from 2019-03-21T10:30

When you look at what made the 1980s the greatest decade ever it's hard to just focus on one aspect. The music, the people, the food, the prosperity? So let's try to focus on the greatest inventio...

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What food are you looking forward to when we hit 50? from 2019-03-17T19:50

I'm not a fan of winter grilling. Give me 50 degree's and I can't wait for burgers on the grill~! 



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Sports Injuries Are Nothing To Joke About from 2019-03-08T00:42

NFL stars including Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Fran Tarkenton continue to come out

against letting younger kids play football





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We can't agree on the time!?!? from 2019-03-02T15:46

Do we agree on changing time back and forth? How can we expect to solve the problems of the world if we can't even agree that moving the clock doesn't fix anything????? Please quit moving the cloc...

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Is it okay to "BOOOOOO"? from 2019-02-22T05:40

If the Minnesota Wild don't give the full effort is it okay to BOOOO? When Joe Mauer didn't get the clutch hit was it okay to BOOOO? Should we BOO the Packers and Aaron Rogers because we love the ...

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The fine line between success and failure in baseball from 2019-02-17T19:58

The

2017 Twins won 85 games,

made the playoffs, but lost to the Yankee's and it was considered a successful year. 

The 2018 Twins won 78 games

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Less football (is more) from 2019-02-16T01:15

The new 

Alliance Of American Football

kicked off on Saturday. I'm not a fan. I get enough football from mid-July until early February. Come to think of it, there's to much ...

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Free Fun In Fargo from 2019-02-09T01:07

Yes you can have fun for FREE in Fargo! We spent four hours around Fargo without any pre-planning and had a blast! #FREE


Block 9 & Radison look out across town!



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I thought school was for learning? from 2019-02-02T01:33

A couple day's after the 

nasty cold/weather of Jan 29-31, 2019

there's chatter about the school day's missed in the region. 



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