Hosts Bonnie and Jace return after the holiday weekend to a dramatic drop in temperatures and continued winter weather. They provide updates on the severe snow in the Dakotas and the resulting travel chaos, including multiple snowplow collisions. The show is dominated by college football, setting the stage for the FCS playoff second round with major matchups for NDSU, UND, and SDSU. Other segments include a lighthearted discussion on the struggles of ordering food and finding unique Christmas gifts, and an interview on a new local magazine, Edible North Dakota.
Key Moments:
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Sudden Cold and Wind Chills: The region faces a cold snap, with overnight lows expected to hit 2 below zero, leading to wind chills as low as negative 7. The forecast for the week remains chilly with no major accumulating snow events, which is good for ice formation.
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Widespread Snow and Plow Collisions: Heavy snow hit South Dakota (Aberdeen reported 8.6 inches) and western North Dakota. Travel remained difficult, and a troubling five snowplows have already been hit this early winter season.
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FCS Playoff Second Round Set: The Dakota schools swept the first round. The second round features:
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NDSU hosting Missouri Valley foe Illinois State.
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UND traveling to Texas to face Tarleton State.
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SDSU (with a newly healthy quarterback) facing a tough road trip to Montana.
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Vikings Shutout: The Minnesota Vikings were shut out 26-0 by the Seattle Seahawks, turning the ball over five times, including four interceptions by Max Brosmer, prompting the hosts to joke about finding new quarterbacks among the fans.
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Edible North Dakota Magazine: Melinda Goodman introduces her new publication, Edible North Dakota, a "love letter" showcasing the state's food systems, from farmers and ranchers to local restaurants. It features five issues per year, including a holiday edition focused on traditional foods like lefse.
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The "Wrong Order" Dilemma: The Question of the Morning asks listeners if they have ever received the wrong food order, leading to stories about wrong drive-thru bags, unexpected double cheeseburgers, and the frustration of dealing with incorrect deliveries from services like Walmart.
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Cost of College Questioned: A national poll suggests that nearly two-thirds of registered voters no longer see a four-year college degree as worth the cost, primarily due to the high amount of debt and lack of specific job skills upon graduation.
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Celebrity Auction: George Foreman's family is auctioning off his 1968 Olympic gold medal. While some speculate he might have needed the money, the medal is now worth over $1.3 million after being restored from dilapidated condition.