07-08-25 Bonnie & Friends: Storms, Sports & Stuff on Your Keychain

📝 Episode Summary:

Start your morning off right with Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! In this packed episode, Bonnie and crew dive into everything from wild weather across the Upper Midwest (tornado touchdowns!) to the finer points of keychain accessories (including mini weapons and deer antlers). Plus, get updates on local events like the Cherries for Charity campaign, Byron Buxton’s Home Run Derby bid, and the FM Legion Riders' big weekend ride. It’s news, weather, laughs, and a whole lotta life, straight from Fargo.

⏰ Highlighted Moments & Timestamps:

[00:00] “Good Morning, Fargo!”

Kick off the show with weather recaps—multiple tornadoes touched down across the region. Bonnie and crew talk rain totals, cloud cover, and a mild 79°F day ahead.

[09:40] “Keychain Confessionals”

Bonnie asks listeners: What’s on your keychain besides keys? Answers range from sentimental trinkets to mini flashlights, mace, and even a bullet casing from a deer hunt.

[35:20] “Buxton Bombs & Home Run Derby”

WDAY Sports reports Byron Buxton will compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby in his home state of Georgia. The crew weighs in on his health and chances.

[47:00] “Cherries for Charity 🍒”

Jodi Hudson and Julie Haugen join to talk about the 43rd annual Cherries for Charity fundraiser supporting the Rape & Abuse Crisis Center and YWCA. Buy cherries at Hornbacher’s to support the cause!

[1:14:00] “Papa John's Pizza Panic”

The team discusses a viral video from a Moorhead Papa John’s grand opening where a manager was caught yelling at staff. Listeners weigh in on customer service and teen workers.

[1:47:00] “Odin the Puppy”

Bonnie tells stories about her feisty little pup, Odin. He’s small, high-maintenance, and loves naps—classic puppy energy.

[2:07:30] “From Enderlin to Moorhead: Tornado Photo Mystery Solved”

A family photo swept away in the Enderlin tornado is found in Moorhead—an emotional story of loss, discovery, and the power of social media.

[2:25:00] “FM Legion Riders & the Power of Community”

Mark Simonette from the FM Legion Riders stops by to talk about their annual ride, raising funds for veterans and homeless youth. Open to bikes, cars—even trikes!

[2:44:00] “Amazon Prime Day, Jack Dorsey & Elon Musk”

The crew covers Prime Day deals, Elon Musk’s political party shake-up, and Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth-based “BitChat” app. Plus: Why you should never wash a key fob.