Bonnie and Friends: Vikings Victory, Fall Fun, and a Weird Twin Cities Crime Spree
This episode of Bonnie and Friends, airing on Monday, September 22, 2025, covers a wide range of topics, from a decisive Vikings victory to the first day of fall and a bizarre crime trend in the Twin Cities. The hosts also discuss local sports and events.
Key Moments:
- Vikings Triumph: The Minnesota Vikings secured a major 48-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals1111. The defense was a highlight, forcing five turnovers, including two defensive touchdowns by Isaiah Rogers2222. Quarterback Carson Wentz, filling in for an injured JJ, had a strong performance, completing 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns333333333. The Vikings are now 2-1 and are heading to Dublin to play the Pittsburgh Steelers444444444.
- A "Night for Sight" Fundraiser: Haiti iMission is holding its third annual "A Night for Sight" fundraiser on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Avalon Events Center5555. The event will feature food, music, and dancing, with proceeds going to support eye surgeries and care in Haiti666. Tickets are $50, which covers the consumable costs for one cataract surgery7. Dr. Lance Bergstrom founded the mission in 2016, and since then, they have screened about 1,400 patients and performed around 350 eye surgeries annually8888. (7:10)
- Used Cooking Oil Heists: A strange crime trend has emerged in the Twin Cities, where criminals are stealing used cooking oil from restaurants9999. The oil is valuable because it can be used to make biofuel and is worth about 40 cents a pound10. The global market for used cooking oil was valued at over $7 billion in 202311111111. (6:25)
- Fall Forecast and Fun: The first day of fall is here, and the weather forecast for the week is sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s121212121212121212. Listeners are calling in to share their favorite things about the season, including cooler temperatures, football, and hunting131313131313131313. The hosts also discuss the beautiful fall colors developing in Northern Minnesota14. (5:18)
- Fargo Force's Winning Start: The Fargo Force hockey team began their season with two wins in Pennsylvania1515151515. They won 1-0 in overtime against the U.S. National Development Team and defeated the Madison Capitals 4-3161616161616161616. Their home opener is scheduled for October 4th against Sioux City17171717. (6:13)
Kingpins Entertainment Center: Nader from Kingpins joins the show to discuss the entertainment center's offerings and upcoming events, including a "creepy, kooky, and altogether spooky trunk or treat" on October 28th18181818. He also highlights the new menu at Barron's, which now includes smoked wings and pound-size orders of cheese curds. (8:12)