BOB FM Longest Day Broadcast

By Geoff Jones Join Me

The Longest Day Broadcast 2026

Welcome to year 7 of The Longest Day Broadcast: Doing What We Love to End ALZ on Total Country BOB FM!

We're gathering legends from Twin Cities broadcasting to host a special show from 10a to 3p on Friday, June 19th... The Longest Day... To share some memories and smiles, and do what we love to end Alzheimer's.

Joining the broadcast are these Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame members:

• Belinda Jensen (KARE 11, 2026 Inductee)

• Cathy Wurzer (MPR)

•Dave Lee (of WCCO)

•Dennis Carpenter (BOB FM)

•Paul Douglas (Praedictix founder, WCCO)

•Ron Schara (Minnesota Bound)

•Terri Traen (KQRS)

•Chuck Knapp (of KS95’s Knapp & Donuts Show)

Additional guests include Jon Engen (KTIS FM, BOB FM), Cheryl Crofoot Knapp (Award winning author), Dan Hertsgaard (WCCO), Denny Long (WCCO), Jay Philpott (WLOL, KQRS, Love 105), Karla Hult (Award winning journalist, Founder of So Many Goodbyes & KARE 11), Mike McAnally (KOOL 108), Susie Jones (WCCO), and Wayne Pederson (KTIS FM)

We'll have volunteers taking donations at 763-450-0500 and 100% of the money raised goes to the Alzheimer's Association!

Listen live June 19th from 10a to 3p on 105.5 FM in Central Minnesota, 106.1 FM in the Twin Cities, 95.9 FM in the East Metro, 107.5 FM in Southern Minnesota, on the Total Country BOB FM App, and online at www.mybobcountry.com

Thank you to all our supporters

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Ron Walz

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Jim Woodruff

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In honor of mother Catherine who passed away in 2021

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Terry Harnman

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In honor of loving wife - together for 64 years

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In honor of Fritz Who fought the Good Fight

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Tom

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In memory of my best friend Bob Ryan

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Thanks for all you do

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This donation is in memory of Mike Kachman

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Donating for the memory of my dad who passed away 20+ years ago from ALZ.

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Mary Skramstad

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In memory of husband Darrell

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David Oehlke

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In Honor of Bill Voss

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Juli And Teddy

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Juli and Teddy donating in honor of Juli’s grandpa Leon and Teddy’s mom Doreen.

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David Mingo

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Jeani Melgaard

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In honor of my Great Grandma, Grandma and for my mom who is currently living with ALZ

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Patty Stanek

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Tim And Catherine Michel

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Bob is great....Thanks for all you do!!

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My achievements

First Donation
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First Donation

Raised 25%
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Raised 50%
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Raised 75%
Raised 75%

Raised 75%

Reached Goal
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Reached goal

My Updates

Longest Day Contact Information

Tuesday 16th Jun
Barbara LaValleur - In-Person Caregiver Support Groups
barbara.lavalleur@gmail.com

Jayanti Ray - Alzheimer's Association Resource Advocate
j-ray@bethel.edu

Carolyn Oldani - Early Detection Signs
carolyn.oldani@gmail.com