This episode of Bonnie and Friends, recorded on Thursday, October 9, 2025, covers excitement over new local business, updates on the political and sports fronts, and a lively discussion on seasonal spending.
Local Excitement and Safety
- Quick Trip Mania: The first local Quick Trip (Quick Star on the Fargo side) store opened this morning in Moorhead, with a customer waiting in line hours early to be the first in. The hosts express excitement over the chain's food and convenience, which is well-known outside the region.
- Fire Safety Alert: Near critical fire weather conditions are forecasted for parts of northwestern and west-central Minnesota (including Clay, Norman, and Wilkin counties) due to dry conditions and south-southeast winds gusting up to 30 mph.
- Activist Pleads Guilty: Local Black Lives Matter activist Faith Dixon is set to plead guilty to theft charges for allegedly stealing grant money intended for children's scholarship funds and giving some to relatives.
- UND Turning Point Event: Heightened security is in place for tonight's Turning Point USA event at the University of North Dakota, headlined by Glenn Beck. The event was originally planned by the late Charlie Kirk, and over 2,000 people are expected to attend.
- New State Crypto: North Dakota is launching the Rough Rider Coin sometime next year, a stable coin backed by assets like the U.S. dollar and other commodities, intended to maintain a steady value unlike other cryptocurrencies.