It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes questions from listeners about their lawns, gardens, pests, trees and more. Have a random part of your lawn that wont grow? How about lilacs that bloom later in the growing season? Tune in each Thursday during the growing season from 1pm - 2pm for Plant Talk with Dave DecockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh explains why the Dare2StandOut organization is near and dear to him - and how you can get involved! Their tournament is Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Rose Creek Golf Course – Fargo, ND. Visit: http://dare2standout.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins us to talk about weather - when is the last time we had 90 degrees?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon reviews The Mandalorian and Grogu, Passengers and Remarkably Bright Creatures> (Oh, and he finally got Amy to start watching Below Deck - and she's hooked!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates have been rising over the past few weeks. It has meant that homebuyers and theirlenders have needed to get more creative with financing. The expert Realtors at BerkshireHathaway HomeServices Premier Properties say they are seeing strategies to reduce costs arebeing revived from years past. Pat Karley and Blake Fason explain techniques lenders arebringing back to make buying a home buying more affordable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist and Cass County Extension Agent Don Kinzler fills in for Dave Decock during this "Plant Talk" - and we take listeners questions about their lawns, trees and gardens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Serenity Network - featured twice a month during It Takes 2 - connects community and care. But, this is a special segment where we get to talk about the upcoming celebration at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care - and Preschool! June 2nd from 4-7 PM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Balko, a Fargo-based YouTuber and prop builder, creates life-size 3-D printed Star Wars creations. He stops by the studio to talk about this passion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning from Valley Vet on Main Avenue in Fargo, ND joins us once a month (the 3rd Tuesday) to take listeners pet questions. In this episode: ticks, illnesses and treatments, why does eat grass and will spaying and neutering cause a dog's personality to change? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IMA Healthcare Physician Assistant Dacia Engberg and Nurse Practitioner Kari Emerson join the show to talk about Fatigue and low energy in women, hormones, perimenopause and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new game! JJ Gordon has found several items on Facebook Marketplace... and now Amy Iler and Eric Johnson have to guess what the item is listed for based only on the description of the item. 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: Obsession, The Pitt and The Wizard of the Kremlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this Foodie Friday has a little bit of everything - a deep dive into the Titanic menu, breakfast food and exploring the idea of savory oatmeal! Foodie Friday is brought to you by Prime Cut Meats on South University Drive in Fargo, ND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins Amy and JJ to take listeners lawn and garden questions. Listen every Thursday (during the growing season) from 1-2pm on KFGO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somehow we talked ourselves into trying to learn the harmonica. And, here is just a little bit of what happened... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Estate Scams are a serious threat to people whether you’re buying, selling, renting orgetting a mortgage. Nationally real estate scams have led to more than $275 million in losses in2025, marking a 59% increase from scam losses in 2024. And locally, the expert Realtors atBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties report they see scammers daily trying toswindle them and their clients. Realtors, Pat Karley and Dawn Chadwick say making surescammers are stopped has become an important part of their job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes listeners lawn and garden questions during Plant Talk. In this episode: the weather isn't warming up like we would expect, but we are still excited to get out into the yard! Tree concerns, crab grass, planting, garden prep and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate just graduated from MSUM and has joined the KFGO Newsroom fulltime! We are excited to have him on the team - and even more excited to get to know him a little bit better during Seat Yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy and JJ to talk weather! You won't be surprised to hear that we are in the windiest part of the year! And, we talk about red flag warnings, severe weather terms and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Johnson from Johnson's Auto in Moorhead, MN joins Amy and JJ to take listeners automotive questions. In this episode: getting our A/C's going for the first time, strange smells, rattling, gas tanks falling off and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Clark from Rosewild is in the studio to talk about fun happenings downtown! Mark your calendar for next Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Patio will be open, new menu will be ready and their new ice cream will debut!! 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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the last weekend for the FM Parade of Homes. Building your own home is the ultimategoal for some people. And the FM Parade is a good place to start your dream. With sixty homesin price ranges from under 300-thousand dollars to one and half million dollars, there is a lotthat can spur your imagination. The people who are good at helping you turn your dreams intoreality are the expert builders at Heritage Homes and the Realtors at Berkshire HathawayHomeServices Premier Properties. With us today are two of the expert Realtors, Pat Karley andBryan Buhr. So... How do people start turning their dream into reality?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gina from Style Safe joins Amy & JJ to talk about their services and take listeners questions - visit their website for more info: https://www.stylesafefargo.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Nagpal, Infectious Disease Doctor at Sanford, joins Amy and JJ to talk more about the hantavirus. After some scary headlines, is he concerned about another epidemic... or pandemic?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlo Anderson joins us in studio to talk about the volunteer efforts underway to make sure over 200 people have somewhere to go after a massive apartment fire have left many displaced in Bismarck, ND. In addition, some sound advice about how to keep your information safe and accessible after a fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy and JJ to talk about ... snow!? in May!? (Don't worry, it's not gonna stick to the ground...) And, we make some predictions about 90 degree temps this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Kinzler, NDSU Extension Agent, talks about the cool evening temperatures as the trees are budding out, a tomato variety he's planting this year and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carmen, a letter carrier, and Stacie from the Emergency Food Pantry tell us about the upcoming "Stamp Out Hunger" event coming up this weekend! Just leave the non-perishable items by your mailbox - and your postal worker will get to the the Emergency Food Pantry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO hosts a Mayoral Debate between the 5 candidates - Sekou Sirleaf, Denise Kolpack, Michelle Turnberg, Josh Boschee and Dave Piepkorn. The panelist include KFGO Columnist Jim Shaw, KFGO News Reporter Ryan Janke and KVRR News Director Jim Monk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon runs down what to see in the theater, what to skip at the theater and what to stream at home. In this episode, his thoughts on The Devil Wears Prada 2, Animal Farm and horse movies - to celebrate this weekend's Kentucky Derby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb's mission is to bring nutrient-dense food to those who can’t raise their own. Their cattle graze the Sheyenne National Grasslands and planted forage fields near McLeod, ND. They raise delicious, nutritious beef that our customers rave about. Oh, and it's more than beef... their honey is amazing, too! Follow along on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChickenLady/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is one thing that is incredibly important for Sellers when they put their home on themarket. Things like structure, updated décor, having all your utilities in good working orderobviously are important. But there’s something that people often forget that can cost themmoney! It’s cleaning. Sounds silly? It’s not! The expert Realtors at Berkshire HathawayHomeServices Premier Properties always say how your house looks is super important. PatKarley and Karena Carlson know how hard it is to keep your home looking nice when it’s onthe market. They have some important advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO is airing short pieces everyday called, "America's Minute" - brief little tidbits about our nation's history everyday until July 4th. And this story needed a little extra attention! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins Amy and JJ in studio to take listeners lawn and garden questions. The weather hasn't warmed up, but don't worry, Dave still has some things for you to do to keep you busy before all the plantings! Listen live every Thursday (during the growing season) from 1-2pm on KFGO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Severson and Cody Baxter from Progress Weight Management stop into the KFGO studio to talk about how their individual based approach to healthy and sustainable weight loss was born from their frustrations with the impersonal hospital systems and a desire to help individuals meet their health needs. For more information about Progress Weight Management, find them online at www.progressweight.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy and JJ once a week to talk all things weather! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Wilkie is a therapist at Dakota Family Services and joins us once a month - and this month, our time together fell on her birthday! So, that is what drove the coversation... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Habitat for Humanity's RESTORE has everything you need for home remodeling and projects (appliances, furniture, cabinets, bathtubs, grills, chandeliers, the list goes on and on). They want YOU to consider donating your previously loved items to RESTORE for a second life before you put them on the curb this cleanup season! https://lakeagassizhabitat.org/restore/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave with FMAM Rotary has all the details on how you can get some of the best dang ribs in the world and make your next BBQ unforgettable! To order - go to www.rotaryribs.com Pick-Up Details Date: Thursday, May 21st, 2026Time: 3:00-6:00 PMLocation: Delta Hotel Fargo1635 42nd St, SW, Fargo, ND, in the west parking lotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Scott Ecker and Artistic Director Jon Micheels Leiseth join It Takes Two with Amy & JJ to discuss their latest production of "Every Brilliant Thing" by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe. "Every Brilliant Thing is a powerful, heartwarming, and surprisingly funny play about the lengths we go to for those we love—and the small, beautiful moments that make life worth living. The story begins when a 7-year-old’s mother attempts suicide, prompting the child to start a list of everything brilliant in the world. As the years unfold—through adolescence, love, loss, marriage, and grief—the list grows, abandoned and revived, eventually reaching one million entries. Blending comedy, improvisation, and intimate audience interaction, this immersive experience invites us to walk alongside one individual navigating the shadow of a parent’s mental illness while learning to face their own. Moving and life-affirming, Every Brilliant Thing reminds us that even in our darkest moments, hope can be found in life’s smallest miracles." Running May 1st - May 17th. Get your tickets here! https://theatreb.org/box-office/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Sunday, a friend of Rep. Liz Conmy, shares about her life and legacy during It Takes 2. Read more about the plane crash here: https://kfgo.com/2026/04/25/fargo-lawmaker-liz-conmy-killed-in-suburban-twin-cities-plane-crash/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.