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We continue our “Salute to Women” series by having on Wissota Street Stock #B1* Blaine Barnes and his mother, Jenny Barnes to recap their years karting at FKA, their first season in the Street Stocks, and preview the 2026 season ahead! Keep up with the Barnes Racing Team by visiting their racing social media page - https://www.facebook.com/BlaineBarnesRacing   Check out the Dirty Thursday YouTube channel to access our video archives - https://www.youtube.com/@gfbsdirtythursday   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access to past Dirty Thursday episodes visit https://dirtythursday.podbean.com/ - Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX   #grandforksbestsource #GFBS #NOSA #dirtythursday #dirtracing   #sprints #midwestmodifieds #purestock #streetstock #lightningsprints #latemodels #NLRA

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update for Thursday, March 12, 2026!!!   Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone

This episode covers the East Grand Forks debate over Minnesota's new state flag, local reactions to immigration and school funding, and a preview of the Grand Forks Police town hall on downtown safety. The hosts also discuss upcoming community events like the Spirit of America Bike and Car Show, changing weather forecasts, the show’s sixth anniversary, and invite listeners to call or text in with their opinions.

Tonight's update covers a severe weather alert with 2–6 inches of snow and damaging winds, plus a Grand Forks town hall where Police Chief Jason Friedman will discuss the 2026 downtown response plan focused on enforcement, education and environment. Also: North Dakota anglers must remove unoccupied fish houses by March 15, and the Minnesota Senate passed a school bus safety bill clarifying stop-arm rules to better protect students. Local highlights include River Cinema 15 & the Shire Bar and Grill showtimes, K-pop stars set to perform at the Oscars, and sports recaps with the Minnesota Wild win and area high school and college updates. Community events and promos: Valvoline Toughest Monster Truck Tour on March 28 at Alaris Center, and a reminder that Best Used Trucks in Crookston is hiring — send resumes to jake@besttrucks.net or call Jory at 218-281-6300 to join a family-run shop. Join the conversation on "Forks BS" at 11:00 AM — text or call 701-213-0863 and follow local channels for more updates.

Welcome to City Chatter, a podcast about the latest happenings and developments from the Grand Forks City Council.  Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – For access to past City Chatter episodes visit  https://citychatter.podbean.com/

Today Elaina Wickman new Executive director of the Northlands Rescue Mission joins us. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access past GFBS Interviews - https://gfbsinterviews.podbean.com/  #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #interview #local #grandforks #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd @THECHAMBERGFEGF #belegendary #followers #everyone

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update! Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone  

City Councilman Mike Friedolfs joins the show to discuss his journey from California to Grand Forks, his work at Northrop Grumman, and his role on the city council and regional EDC. He shares personal updates about family, upcoming weddings, and what drew him to public service. The conversation covers local priorities and controversies: Grand Forks’ top national ranking for project development, housing and downtown revitalization, airport recruitment efforts and travel to meet airlines, concerns about sole-source bidding for a large scoreboard project, and the importance of transparency and accessibility in local government. Mike highlights plans for economic growth, infrastructure improvements, public safety collaboration, and community amenities like live music venues, while encouraging residents to stay engaged and attend city meetings.

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update! Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone

Today we talk about the wonderful brews from up north in the cold tundra of Canade and a few others. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access past BruBruthas Episodes - https://brubruthas.podbean.com/ https://brubruthaspodcast.com/ Check out our merchandise store!!! https://my-store-fd2618.creator-spring.com/     #gfbs #gfbestsource #beertalk #brewsandviews #craftbeerchat #hoppyhour #beerloversunite #sudssquad #tastethetap #beergeeksunite #brewingpassion #pintsandpods #brubruthas #certifiedloversofbeer #drinklikeakraken #beerisculture @brubruthas

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update! Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone

A year later, we are back with the seventh episode of Arts for Vets ND Local Artist Spotlight! We are joined by Arts 4 Vets Manager, Mandy Smestad, ERA Now Co-President, Lisa Martinez, and Marketing Coordinator Chloe Piekkola who are involved in the upcoming “She Holds These Truths” International Women’s Day exhibit happening at the Arts for Vets Gallery with an opening reception on March 7th from 1-5pm. The exhibit will be running March 1st through March 31st. To find out more info, visit the Facebook event page - https://bit.ly/4rqOMoV- for info on IWD-themed workshops at Arts for Vets Gallery, visit: https://eranow.eventbrite.com    To view Mandy Smestad’s art and for purchase inquiries visit https://www.facebook.com/madeline.smestad - or email - artsforvets.staff@gmail.com or phone 701-317-6711   For more information on the Grand Forks Women’s Fund, search “gfwomensfund” on all socials, or contact via email – gfwomensfund@gofoundation.org or chloepiekk@gmail.com   To find out more about Arts For Vets visit the Facebook page at -  https://www.facebook.com/Arts4Vetspublic/ - Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/379234713365226 - Instagram - www.instagram.com/artsforvetsgf/ - or call 701-330-3072. Visit their gallery in Grand Forks at 215 North 3rd Street, or their exhibit in UND Columbia Hall at 501 N Columbia Road in Grand Forks, ND. Support Arts for Vets ND by accessing their GoFundMe page - https://gofund.me/572989cf - or Venmo page - https://account.venmo.com/u/arts4vets   Access past Local Artist Spotlight episodes at - https://artsforvetsnd.podbean.com/ - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com   #art #grandforks #art4vets @Arts4Vetspublic #veterans #military #interview #GFBS #grandforksbestsource #acrylic #metal #oil #watercolor #photography #IWD #womensday  

Late Model Driver #56, Laine Schwehr joins us today to discuss his racing career and his eye-opening recovery he has made from the spinal cord injuries he sustained last fall at the Jamestown Stampede. Video credit for Laine Schwehr’s recovery video goes to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals Facebook page, see the full video at - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1898693591043965 Check out the Dirty Thursday YouTube channel to access our video archives - https://www.youtube.com/@gfbsdirtythursday   Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access to past Dirty Thursday episodes visit https://dirtythursday.podbean.com/ - Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX   #grandforksbestsource #GFBS #NOSA #dirtythursday #dirtracing   #sprints #midwestmodifieds #purestock #streetstock #lightningsprints #latemodels #NLRA

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update for Thursday, March 5, 2026!!!   Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/   #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone  

THIS WEEK'S EPISODE FEATURES A SPECIAL CAMEO FROM COMEDIAN TOM COTTER FROM AGT!   #TOMCOTTER, #AGT, #RENEGADERADIO

This show is brought to you by AFS Automated Financial Services, your business's payment solution. Hosts invite listeners to "Give Donald Trump a grade," discuss recent U.S. strikes on Iran, Trump's record on the economy and immigration, tariffs, and national security, and field strong caller reactions and jokes. The episode also covers local events like the Spirit of America Bike and Car Show, upcoming guests and community news, and encourages listeners to call or text with their opinions.

Toxic Avenger 2023 A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: the Toxic Avenger.     Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com Icky Ichabod's Weird Cinema  https://weirdcinema.podbean.com/ #movies #moviereview #classicmovies #grandforksbestsource #belegendary #followers #everyone

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update! Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone

Get caught up with your local news, weather and sports with your GFBS Morning Update! Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com  Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – To access past GFBS Morning Updates visit  https://gfbsmorningupdates.podbean.com/ #local #news #updates #podcast #firstnews #breakingnews #weather @THECHAMBERGFEGF #sports #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd #belegendary #followers #everyone

Senator Scott Meyer joins the show to discuss Grand Forks’ growing role in drone innovation, the Air Force’s Point Defense Battle Lab, and counter-drone tactics being developed at Grand Sky. The episode covers exercises, vendor collaboration, and the evolving threats posed by small unmanned aerial systems. Also included: local political updates on school lunch funding and budgets, community development at Grand Sky, and lighter moments about family, sports, and everyday life in North Dakota.