Episode Summary:
Hosts Jace Denman and "Big Game" James McCarty cover the latest in sports and local news on a snowy Tuesday morning. The main topic of conversation is the incoming winter storm set to affect the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Key Moments:
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Weather Warnings: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki confirms a Winter Weather Advisory for the FM area and a Winter Storm Warning for the Northern Valley. Precip is expected to start around 9:00 AM as a mix of snow and sleet, with the potential for freezing rain mixed in by lunchtime. The conditions will deteriorate rapidly in the afternoon, with winds whipping out of the northwest at 35 to 50 mph, making the evening commute "an absolute mess". Total snowfall is predicted to be about two to four inches in the FM area.
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Timberwolves Lose, Wild Win: The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Phoenix Suns 108-105, snapping their five-game winning streak. Their shooting struggled, notably hitting only 11 of 42 three-point attempts. The Minnesota Wild had a successful night, scoring three unanswered third-period goals to win 4-1 against the Kraken in Seattle, splitting their road trip.
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Family Holiday Drama: James shares a comedic story about his father's plan to travel to Denver to see the Timberwolves play on Christmas Day, suggesting James handle all Christmas cooking and hosting duties by himself.
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Illegal Air Drop: A bizarre news story highlights a prison in South Carolina where a drone was intercepted trying to drop a package of contraband (steak, crab legs, weed, and cigarettes) for inmates.
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College Success Indicator: The Department of Education will add an "Earnings Disclosure" to the FAFSA process, giving students key financial data and showing which colleges have graduates who earn below the average high school graduate, helping prospective students make better data-driven decisions.
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Lottery Tickets: Listeners Cody and Jamie won Fargo Force tickets for the games this week.