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Latest News From the 20th Fargo Film Festival Mar 17-21

March 05, 2020 06:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Ex-Director of the Fargo Theatre joined us for another update on the 20th annual Fargo Film Festival. 90 films will be screened for the over 300 entries received from around the world. We talked about the different categories and some of the special guests coming into Fargo to help support their films. We also go over some of the award winners that have already been announced. The screening schedule has been set and you can see the full line up and find out ticket information at their websi...

Concert Update for the FM area with Jade Presents

March 05, 2020 06:07 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

One of the top 100 promoters in the world, Jade Nielson of Jade Presents give us a look as some of the outstanding music concerts and comedy shows coming to town. From this weekend's Fargo Comedy Fest to the newly announced Alabama concert at Bluestem, From Paula Poundstone to the great Leo Kottke, the comedy of Vicky Lawrence and Mama to the twins sons of Ricky Nelson remembering their father and his great music. Much more as well. For ticket info and to get the Jade "app" go to www.jadepre...

Tigirlily tells of the destructive tornado in Nashville TN

March 05, 2020 05:29 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Kendra and Krista joined Nighttime Live as the tornado that ripped through Nashville was only a mile away from their home. As the warning sirens sounded near East Nashville and on their cell phones, they sought safety in their bathroom, the only room without windows. Most Tennessee homes have no basements. Meanwhile their parents were 45 miles away obviously very concerned about their daughters. We get their observations of the horrible damage from a city that was also hit by a tornado bac...

B Movie Bonanaza Slumber Party Massacre

March 03, 2020 06:58 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

KFGO's Bob Harris and JACK FM's Scotch are ready for another round of "B-Movie Bonanza." This week, they talk about the 1982 slasher film SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE. What happens when an 18-year old girl's parents are out of town and she throws a slumber party that gets crashed by a psychopath with a passion for power tools? Why didn't they invite Valerie from across the street? How does that drill keep running without some kind of cord? Find out the answer to these and more scintillating questi...

Tanya Anderson Benefit coming up March 15th...Save the Date

March 03, 2020 06:45 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MB

We had a chance to talk with Tanya and Scotch Anderson on NTL about the huge benefit coming up March 15th at the El Zagal Shrine Center at 1439 3rd St N in Fargo. They just celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. You can read below or better yet listen to this podcast with Tanya and Scotch. Scotch works in our building for Jack FM and is the co-host of "B-Movie Bonanza". Scotch, who's been a local radio personality in the Fargo Moorhead area for over 20 years. He and his family need our h...

Hockey for Hope Inc starts Friday in Fargo and soon in Grand Forks

March 03, 2020 06:25 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

Bill Grommesh of Hope Inc. a non-profit organization that provides family friendly sporting and recreational opportunities critical to the health and development of children and adults is looking for businesses & individuals to form teams and get into sleds and play a game of hockey seated! This fundraising event has several dates and time slots to chose from! 3/6, 3/7, 3/8, 3/14 and 3/15. Money raised goes to help HOPE, Inc. and the 20+ activities we offer to kids and adults living with mo...

"It's Your Turn"- benefit for the National Federation of the Blind ND

March 03, 2020 05:21 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Richard Early has owned Paradox for 27 years he is blind in one eye and very low vision in the other. He tells us the event he is having this Saturday is never been done before as far as he knows. This event will feature games from 64 ounce games will provide blind people to play the same board games against sighted people. There's a $5.00 entry fee but you can give more if you'd like. Also you can buy tickets and place them in certain buckets to possible win that particular prize. All pro...

"Polar Pileup"- Demo Derby on Ice to be held in Detroit Lakes Saturday

March 03, 2020 04:51 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

The Detroit Lakes Jaycees announce their 2nd Polar Pileup a demolition derby on ice this Saturday at the Kent Freeman Arena in D.L. At least 5 different classes for this event, from compacts to trucks and minivans. Brian Anderson is the Chair and he tells us tickets will be available at the door! Adults $10.00, kids 5 and up $5.00, younger children are free. Gates will open at noon and the event begins at one. If your interested in participating there may be a couple of openings. Call Bria...

New Exhibit at Plains Art Museum-Director Andy Maus

February 28, 2020 05:21 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MB

Responsibilities and Obligations: Understanding Mitákuye Oyásʼiŋ features work by Clementine Bordeaux, Mary V. Bordeaux, and Layli Long Soldier from Racing Magpie Gallery in Rapid City, South Dakota. Andy Maus of the Plains Art Museum says that this exhibit is one that needs to be taken in as a whole instead of piece by piece. Audio is also incorporated into the exhibition which runs through August. The exhibition provides an opportunity to share the Lakota language and build understanding ...

Good news from "Thief River Falls" author Brian Freeman

February 28, 2020 04:42 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MB

We found out that Brian Freeman's thriller "Thief River Falls" is now on sale at Barnes and Noble. After your calls and comments that you'd like to get the hard copy arrangements were made and the publisher now has a supply of books at the store. Also Brian's novel "The Deep, Deep Snow" is now available for download for just $1.99 for a limited time. We also got an update on the new 'Bourne Evolution" novel written by Brian. The Robert Ludlam Estate loved it and said "Don't change a thing"....

"Ricky Nelson Remembered" May 7th at the Fargo Theatre we chat with Ricky's son Matthew

February 27, 2020 05:36 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

It's the only family with 3 generations to hit the charts. Gunnar and Matthew Nelson will be appearing at the Fargo Theatre to feature the music and life stories of their father Ricky Nelson. Before the Nelson family came to fame in the TV comedy "Ozzie and Harriet", their grandfather was an orchestra leader and their mother sang with them before they got married. Little Ricky and big brother David came along and the TV show was born which often feature Ricky with his music. Now Ricky's t...

"Best of Bob"- Dave Hanson of the film "Slap Shot"

February 27, 2020 04:29 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

43 years ago in the Paul Newman Hockey film "Slap Shot" the world fell in love with the game and The Hanson Brothers". A trio of goons who were brothers called up from the Iron Range league to hook up with Charlestown Chiefs of the Federal League. Dave Hanson, who was originally hired to play "Killer" Carlson, was later switched to portray one of the Hanson Brothers. Says the film was a blast to make, There was nothing but fun on the set and he remained good friends with Paul Newman after...

The Vet Is In on KFGO's Nighttime Live 2-24-20

February 25, 2020 06:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Dr. Derine Winning of the Valley Veterinary Hospital to talk about the latest information on your pets. Plus answered your calls and texts messages, even an e-mail. Some of the topics covered: Corovavirus in animals? Keto Genetic Diets for your pet? Rabbits...wellness checks and vaccinations. Can your pet be affected by "Cabin Fever" Bathing of your pets? How often especially during this melting season... Is there such a thing as veterinary house calls? And Marty's parrot Joke! Be su...

Moorhead issues Call for Artists for I-94 Water Tower

February 25, 2020 06:11 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

Lisa Bode Moorhead's Governmental Affairs Director says the call has been put for artists to help beautify the I-94 water tower into what might be the largest art project in the city. Water towers in Oakport and the Woodlawn Park area have already been aesthetically improved. Lisa also wanted to let us know that this art project is being incorporated with the rehabilitation of the tower in 2021. Painting is not the only possibility as lighting the tower will also be taken into consideratio...

MeLissa Kossick reporting from Mardi Gras 2020

February 25, 2020 05:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Former Host of KFGO's Metro Arts Scene MeLissa Kossick Anderson gives us the 2020 update from Mardi Gras in New Orleans. She along with her husband and young daughter live right on a portion of the parade route. What is Mardi Gras? What goes into the preparation and design of the floats? What the heck is a Krewe? There's a lot more to the "beads story" than you think. How many crayfish could a person eat anyway? Would you believe school is closed the entire week for Mardi Gras? All these ...

Fargo South Improv Comedy this evening at the School

February 21, 2020 07:01 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

Laughs galore on Nighttime Live Thursday at members of the Improv Comedy group "Donkey Hotey's". Showtime is 7:30 and admission is just $2.00 to watch and laugh with the oldest, longest running improv troupe in North Dakota. Kevin Kennedy of the Fargo South staff directs the program, and Janie and Gillian came with to give us an example of the shenanigans that can happen on stage. For a fun time for just a couple of bucks stop into Fargo South tonight at 7:30! See omnystudio.com/lis...

Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead holding jazz concert Sunday

February 21, 2020 06:39 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

Tim Johnson of the Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead says the jazz will be filling First Lutheran Church Celebration Hall in Fargo on Sunday at 3 pm. This 17 piece jazz band will be playing some of the classics and some arrangements you may not be all that familiar with. Tickets are $15,00 for adults, $8.00 for students, and ages 10 and under are free. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com or at the door Sunday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concordia College Students Offering Free Tax Help

February 21, 2020 06:04 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Taxes done yet? If not your maybe able to get some help from the accounting students at Concordia College. We talked with Ronald Twedt Assistant Professor of Accounting, Offutt School of Business who has been the site coordinator for a number of years. Free tax preparation is available on Concordia College’s campus with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3-Thursday, March 12, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Grant Center room 118. Ju...

North Dakota's Tigirlily releases new single "Jealous"

February 21, 2020 05:18 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

The first single from Tigirlily since they moved to Nashville was released Friday. "Jealous" was the first of several upcoming songs from the duet. Kendra and Krista join us on Nighttime Live to talk about the writing and producing of the recording. How busy they've been balancing shows with the school work. including shows at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row and their upcoming concert dates including at Four Bears in New Town with Lo-Cash in North Dakota on Feb. 29th. www.tigirlily.com or che...

Two upcoming fundraising updates from Lend-a Hand Up

February 21, 2020 04:37 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MB

Jeana Peinovich from Lend-A-Hand Up announces two more fundraisers for those who need financial help during a medical crisis. This Sunday it's the Landen Lizakowski benefit at the El Zagal Shrine at 1429 3rd St. N. in Fargo from 4 to 7 pm. The 16 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3b Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma on November 8th of this year. He will undergo five cycles of chemotherapy and is currently taking part in his second cycle. There'll be a silent auction, with some ...

RCCT Presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

February 20, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Kaylah Stangler who plays Sally Brown, Charlie Browns little sister, chats with us about this delightful family play to be staged in Casselton. Dates of the shows are FEB. 21st-23rd, 27th-29th at 7 pm plus matinees on Feb 24th and March 1st at 2 pm at the Casselton Heritage Center/Stone Church For tickets visit www.ruralcass.com or call 701-491-8096 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

B- Movie Bonanza "A Bucket of Blood"

February 19, 2020 23:06 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MB

Time for another review from Bob Harris of KFGO and Scotch for Jack FM on a film that most say is the classic horror flick of the 50's! This Classic A Roger Corman film from 1959 follows a busboy Walter Paisley as he works as a busboy at a local beatnik coffee shop. But his desire to turn his menial job into a sculpture artist brings certain death to man and beast. Dick Miller in what some call his most outstanding performance as Walter, and watch for game show host Bert Convey as one of hi...

Moorhead starts planning for 150th Birthday

February 19, 2020 22:33 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Here's your chance to help plan the sesquicentennial anniversary of Moorhead's founding. Markus Krieger of the HCSCC gives details on Thursday's planning meeting at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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