It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

Dave, now with the Children's Miracle Network, was a "radio guy" himself and we found out this was his first time back on-air since he said goodbye to his listeners... What a treat. And, literally, there were treats... We were at Dairy Queen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lasagna Love is now in North Dakota! They are working to find volunteer lasagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love. Chamonix Brandt, Lasagna Love's state director for North Dakota, joins Amy & JJ. On Nov. 26th, they are looking for more volunteers to assemble and deliver 60-plus lasagnas. The gathering point for the effort will be a space at 2601 12th St. N., unit 100, in Fargo. Visit www.lasagnalove.org for more info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Johnson, from Johnson's Auto in Moorhead, MN, joins Amy & JJ to take listeners automotive questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a few great at-home cookie decorating tips!? Katie from Cookie Krums is here with the best info you're gonna get - and right before sugar cookie season. https://www.cookiekrumsbakery.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Gustafson, The Whiskey Widow, shares a great product she was recently introduced to called "Sweet Haven Tonics" and how you can make cocktails in a fresh and tasty new way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The expert realtors at Berkshire Hathaway Premier Partners have some new statistics about first time homebuyers and how that age is not what we have seen in the past. Get the inside scoop on how you can position yourself to be a homeowner ahead of this trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former contractor and home inspector Tim Noteboom is Mr. Fix-It. In this episode, Tim touches on some late Fall things you can do to prep your home for the upcoming winter. Checking your sump pump discharge, sealing the sump pit, a freezing plumbing exhaust vent, your outdoor AC unit and more! Mr. Fix It can be heard the first Wednesday of every month during It Takes Two with Amy & JJ from 1pm to 2pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carly Monplaisir, Event Director at Brewhalla and Drekker, stops into the KFGO studios for a HUGE announcement. The date is set and tickets are on sale for the 8th Annual Drekker Hot Dish Festival. Attendees can expect some of the most creative takes on the creation of a "hot dish" from local restaurants, kuchen, butter and bread, AMAZING beverages plus some good old fashioned fun. Don't forget the amazing swag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you should SEE in the theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time and money. Is the blush off the rose of Sydney Sweeney? What about this "happy to be alive" film from the summer and a brand spanking new Predator movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too Tall Tom Szymanski discusses the chances of winter weather moving into our region and the potential for snow. Also, an update about the snow predictions Amy, JJ and Tom made before Fall hit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace of Mind with Christy Wilke takes a look at "Headline Stress Disorder" and why this diagnosis might be showing up more and more... Headline stress disorder is a term describing a high emotional response to constant news coverage, leading to symptoms like anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It is not an official medical diagnosis but can result from prolonged exposure to news, especially during crises, and can worsen existing mental or physical health conditionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Venkatkiran Kanchustambham, or Dr. K, joins It Takes Two for an in depth conversation about pneumonia and why it Is misdiagnosed, missed and so worrisome to hospitals during the winter months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you should SEE in the theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time and money. Kathy Bates is the best. And we have some streaming suggestions - including The Late Shift. Plus a music documentary and bio-pic, plus a movie that was literally asking people to write negative headlines about it...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darby Njos has details in how YOU can help the Great Plains Food Bank maintain stock in the region's food pantries as the need grows during the 2025 government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get. Your. Tickets. Now. Tim Kasper from The Blenders talks about their "farewell" holiday tour, getting inducted into the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame and what it means to have a December open after all of these years!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Roers from The FM Redhawks talks about how the Redhawks have some direct ties to Banana Ball teams and how listeners can try to get tickets to the upcoming nights of Banana Ball between the Firefighters and the Indianapolis Clowns when they are in Fargo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlo Anderson, a frequent guest on It Takes Two with Amy & JJ has one heckuva business card. He just keeps adding honors and jobs. Founder of the National Day Calendar and now ''One of MSN.com's Top 10 Leading Speakers"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To put you into a spooky mood...here is Jack Sunday reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you should SEE in theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time and money. This week, celebrating Back to the Future's 40th anniversary, a new conspiracy movie with a twist and a Minnesota set thriller!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian and all around nice guy, Bill Engval, joins It Takes Two to talk about his tour taking him to North Dakota, life at home and how he keeps trying to retire, but the fans are worth the work! (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bill Engval)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reed Sigmund is no stranger to performing around the FM area, but his professional career finds him in the Twin Cities where he has graced the stage at the Children's Theater Company in various productions...but he keeps getting pulled in to play The Grinch over and over. Reed discusses the role, his yuletide tradition and what it means to play "the mean one" over and over! Tickets are available for the run by going to https://childrenstheatre.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fargo South Radio Hour performs an original piece title "The Lightning of Inspiration" about the writing of "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. Based on a true story!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking of selling your home and then maybe buying another Whether that’s a good idea ornot often depends on how much you still owe on the home you want to sell. A good way tofigure that out is to talk to an expert Realtor like the folks at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesPremier Properties. And two of those experts are with us today. Pat Karley and Byran Buhr arehere to explain how they coach someone through selling and then buying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a surprising and sudden closing of "Box of Balloons", Julie Hardy couldn't see the mission go away... so, now The Birthday Bash Project is working hard to find community partners and keep the birthday magic alive! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inventor John McDonough’s Rocket Ball games are finally going into production – just in time for Christmas orders. For more information about Rocket Ball, contact McDonough at johnm@rocketball.fun; or visit Rocket Ball on Facebook and at www.rocketball.fun. Photo courtesy of the FM Extra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Val shares the story of "Charlie's Place" and the big dreams ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was there are the beginning of TSO - and now he's coming to Fargo! Al Pitrelli tells the story of the beginning of TSO, their history, tradition and what to expect from this year's show. This year's tour, "THE GHOSTS OF EVE - THE BEST OF TSO AND MORE" will feature an ALL NEW SHOW and promises to be the BIGGEST and BEST TSO tour to date. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT: www.TRANS-SIBERIAN.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy & JJ to discuss the use of weather balloons and more. Always informative - and always fun - with Too Tall Tom! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning, of Valley Vet on Main Avenue in Fargo, joins Amy & JJ to take listeners pet questions. In this episode: what to do if your dog is injured, winter care for chickens and egg production, regular carprofen use, cough supresents and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Blankinship, a board-certified Dermatologist and Physician Assistant Tori Punton join Amy & JJ to discuss eczema, dry skin issues and take listeners questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the fastest growing forms of home ownership is homes with Homeowners Associations. That means instead of you deciding how you live in your home and take care of it, you are part of a group of owners who have a set of rules to follow. Sounds complicated? Pat Karley and Karena Carlson are two of the expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties. They have experience with all kinds of homeowners associations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to stream at home and what to skip altogether! In this episode - his time directing the play Misery has sent him down a Stephen King rabbit hole. JJ has his Top 5 Stephen King movie adaptations and where to find them. In the theater, he'll discuss Black Phone 2 and Good Fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Heitkamp, a Family Law Attorney at Nilson Brand Law in Fargo, joins Amy & JJ to talk about the pre-nuptial agreement. Is it a good idea? What should people know before they get one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating strength, healing, and hands-on care — PT Month meets Massage Therapy Week! Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness with four locations in West & South Fargo, Jamestown and LaMoure and two EGYMs located at Apex South Fargo and River’s Bend locations and a PT office in Edgeley, ND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've chosen an assisted living facility.. now what? Denise Tollefson, from Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care, talks about the paperwork to have prepared to making your move-in a breeze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Erickson, an Attorney with O'Keefe O'Brien Lyson Attorneys in Downtown Fargo, joins Amy and JJ to talk about estate planning and take listeners questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special guest, and avid reader, Bill Lucas joins It Takes Two for a KFGO Book Club. Bill highlights First Frost by Craig Johnson (part of the Longmire series) as well as the Atlee Pine book series about a female FBI agent by David Baldacci. Plus a conversation about some favorites from the Louis L'amour catalog!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the details on an exciting new adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' being done as a co-production between Theatre B and NDSU Theatre. The shows open October 16th and will be featured at NDSU first before moving to Theatre B's space in Moorhead for two additional weekends! Featured in this interview are Theatre B's Artistic Director Jon Micheels Leiseth and NDSU Associate Professor Marc Devine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe your house isn’t in the best shape, but now is the time to sell it. What do you do? Fix itup or put it on the market “as-is”. That’s a question real estate agents deal with often. And theanswer is… it depends. Our expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PremierProperties can help you decide what’s the best approach for your situation. Pat Karley andBlake Fason help us break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Sports Director Jack Michaels join Amy & JJ to talk about Banana Ball coming to Fargo! Read more: https://kfgo.com/2025/10/10/banana-ball-coming-to-fargo-in-2026/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no doubt you have heard of them... now meet them! Matt Oye joins Amy and JJ to talk about who they are and how they are helping recognize the awesome businesses in our community! Voting is open now, but it ends on December 16th, 2025. Head to LocalsLoveUs.com/fargo to make your voice heard. ASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins IT2 for the final plant talk of the growing season - we talk about getting ready for winter, tree care, lawn fertilizer and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.