The Draft: Ben and Dana each get three picks to choose the best team. Who decides whether Ben or Dana wins? YOU DO! Today, they drafted days you give the least amount of effs at work. Vote here: https://www.facebook.com/BandD963/ or here: https://twitter.com/BandD963/status/1278664265126367233

$1000 MINUTE: Rachel from Mayer played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!

Wheel of Meat: Happy Holiday Weekend! Let's celebrate with MEAT from Nelson's Meats in Saint Louis Park - 1 mile west of Hwy 100 on Minnetonka Boulevard. Will you take your chances with the wheel or play it safe? 
Grab your meat where Ben and Dana grab theirs! https://nelsonsmeats.com/

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

The Draft: Days You Care the Least at Work - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/2/20

Ben and Dana are BACK! Listen to what happened and how many times they were mask shamed over their week of vacation! Plus, Ben has a great new response to those that make fun of him for wearing a mask. 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

$1000 MINUTE: Annie from Saint Paul played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!

The Trend: 
An NFL Team is changing their racist name: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29454868/washington-nfl-team-says-retire-redskins-name-logo

An Actress lost her battle with Breast Cancer: https://people.com/movies/kelly-preston-dies-of-breast-cancer-at-57/

And, MN United are back on the pitch: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-united-extra-time-goals-give-team-2-1-win-over-sporting-kc-in-mls-return/571737012/

It's Ben's birthday and Dana has been pumping up this "prize" he got him... He kept calling it a prize that was going to enhance Ben's favorite thing to do every day. It was pretty ridiculous. 

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

The mask shaming was intense on vacation and a new comeback - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/13/20

Taste Test Tuesday: Both used spoons to feed the other person and Dana broke the rules so payback will be ruthless next week. What happened? You should probably listen. 

$1000 MINUTE: Karin from her car played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
https://www.yumisushibar.com/
http://www.lagrollastpaul.com/
https://www.hopebreakfast.com/
https://handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Twins player carted off the field: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/byron-buxton-carted-off-field-during-twins-scrimmage

More MN cities mandate masks: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/minnetonka-duluth-join-cities-to-mandate-masks/89-68eae585-3530-4891-b883-f76d07320c5f

And, are you heartbroken about missing the MN State Fair? You should buy these: https://www.twincities.com/2020/07/13/get-a-taste-make-that-a-sip-of-the-mn-state-fair-with-sales-of-its-cups/

Ben and Dana want to make a positive impact in the communities we live/work in and LOVE so they've teamed up with the YWCA, Audi Mpls/StP and JB Hudson in the "Drive to Donate." Find out what they need and how you can help make a difference. 

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

Dana broke a rule of Taste Test Tuesday and payback is coming - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/14/20

Ben's been saying he did something awful for the last couple days but today we actually found out what happened and it involved his baby. He's been super depressed about it but everyone just laughed when he finally fessed up. 

$1000 MINUTE: Mariah from Savage played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Best Buy and Starbucks now require you to wear a mask: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/14/best-buy-face-coverings-required-starting-july-15-coronavirus/5437603002/

There's ANOTHER new streaming service today: https://people.com/tv/everything-to-watch-on-peacock/

And, it's Tax Day: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wednesday-tax-day-extension/story?id=71783522

Ben and Dana want to Save Our Stages! Today, they talked to Ashley Ryan from First Avenue about what they need from us to survive. Here's the link we talk about. Please, fill it out and hit submit: https://www.saveourstages.com/

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

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Is Ben a bad Dad? Don't answer until you hear what he did - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/15/20

Today's Ben and Dana; The Draft: People you want to punch in the face, non-political edition. Both Ben and Dana get three picks and YOU get to decide who picked the better team. Check out their social media pages and vote on Twitter and Facebook. 

$1000 MINUTE: Joe from Lino Lakes played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Another giant retailer mandates masks: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/07/15/walmart-masks-required-shoppers-sams-club-covid-19/5442415002/

The Twins were on the field playing baseball: https://www.fox9.com/sports/twins-intrasquad-game-at-target-field-feels-like-real-baseball-ends-in-3-3-tie

Minneapolis Police use drones to catch topless women at the beach: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/beachgoers-react-to-golden-valley-police-using-drones-for-surveillance/89-7410defc-b8a7-4dc2-8641-762a0886c259

Wheel of Meat: Thanks to Nelson's Meats in Saint Louis Park! Find out how you can win all the meat from where Ben and Dana grab theirs. 
https://nelsonsmeats.com/

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

Who do you want to punch in the face? - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/16/20

Mailbag: Ben and Dana have been talking about getting fired on the radio a lot lately, so... What's up with that? What's going on? They answer a letter from #GoFam member Michelle. 

$1000 MINUTE: Jana from her car played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend: 
Covid update: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/20/covid-live-updates-us/

The Twins are back at baseball this week: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/projecting-the-twins-lineup-in-2020

Looks like I won't be eating at KFC ever again: https://mashable.com/article/kfc-3d-printed-chicken-nuggets/

Tomorrow is Taste Test Tuesday and Dana is worried. Find out why he's worried and  make sure you listen every morning so Ben and Dana can make your Morning's Suck Less. 

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

Are Ben and Dana getting fired? - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/20/20

Taste Test Tuesday: Ben and Dana wear blindfolds and randomly chew whatever is put into their mouth. They think it's hilarious and we hope you do to! Today, they both were double crossed and one of them refused to open their mouth. 

$1000 MINUTE: Jacob from Roseville played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Covid update: 
More Minnesota cities and the airport mandating masks. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/minnesota-cities-requiring-face-masks/
And, 14 bars have been warned: https://www.startribune.com/state-warns-14-bars-and-restaurants-over-covid-violations/571835461/

The Twins are back at baseball this week and have released their TV schedule: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/fsn-releases-twins-tv-schedule-morneau-blyleven-smalley-morris-to-split-analyst-duties

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

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Taste Test Tuesday (Rocky Mountain Oysters and Alligator) - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/21/20

Dana's been teasing about something Ben's wife (Karin) sent him and today we finally found out what it was and he played it on the radio. 

$1000 MINUTE: Jen from Lakeville played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Covid update: Mask mandate coming today!
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/gov-tim-walz-to-make-decision-on-statewide-mask-mandate-soon/89-31a0596c-be87-4b7c-8c71-f63dc8290cb7

Kevin Garnett and The Wilfs want to buy the Timberwolves: https://www.startribune.com/garnett-vikings-owners-wilf-family-among-groups-interested-in-buying-timberwolves-from-glen-taylor/571852911/

And, the Minnesota State Fair will be open this year after all... kind of: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minnesota-state-fair-announces-drive-thru-food-parade-experience-including-sweet-marthas-cookies

Would You Rather: Who would you rather buy the Timberwolves: Kevin Garnett or the Wilfs? 

Get To Know: #If2020WereAnAlcoholicDrink was trending on Twitter so we asked the #GoFam! The answers were great. 

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

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Dana played private audio of Ben he got from Ben's wife - Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/22/20

Ben's wife is going back to work after being home since their baby was born and she's having a hard time so he wants to get her something nice... You've probably never heard about what he's thinking. 

$1000 MINUTE: Emily from Plymouth played today for our NEW Grand Prize of $1000 in gift cards from Yumi Sushi, La Grolla, Hope Breakfast Bar and Handsome Hog. Listen tomorrow morning at 7:35 to play!
www.yumisushibar.com/
www.lagrollastpaul.com/
www.hopebreakfast.com/
www.handsomehog.com/

The Trend:
Covid update: Mask mandate is here: https://www.startribune.com/walz-mandates-masks-indoors-across-state/571861471/

Dave Grohl said it. We should listen: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/07/dave-grohl-pandemic-reopening-schools-health-teachers/614422/

And, The Twins/Vikings/Loons are all in the news after not having local sports in forever! https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports

Wheel of Meat: Spin to win! Like a meat raffle but on the radio. Nobody gives away more meat than Ben and Dana! Thanks to nelsonsmeats.com. Grab your meat where Ben and Dana grab theirs! Just one miles west of Hwy 100 on Minnetonka Blvd in Saint Louis Park. 

We'd love to hear your story every morning on Go 96.3. Call 651-989-9696!

Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Ben@gomn.com or Dana@gomn.com... Never, ever the bosses. Snitches get stitches!

Thanks for listening to Ben and Dana Make Mornings Suck Less on Go 96.3/Twin Cities!

Do you think Ben should gift his wife this? Ben and Dana Showcast: 7/23/20

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