It's a "finally Friday" on Bonnie and Friends with Jace Denman and Big Game James McCarty, battling the blustery weather, tackling gift-wrapping woes, and diving deep into sports, dining, and a very "Moose-taken" identity.
Key Moments:
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Winter Travel and Weather: A bitter cold front has settled in, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect and an overnight low predicted at 17 below. Road conditions are slick across the region, with scattered snow and ice. Truckers and commuters are urged to be cautious.
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The Adulting Achievement: James reveals he has almost finished and wrapped all his Christmas shopping, a feat his sister-in-law finds impressive for a man, joking that her husband wraps like a T-Rex.
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The Great Restaurant Debate: The hosts discuss the top 20 most-loved restaurant chains in the U.S. according to Yelp reviews, with surprises like Dave’s Hot Chicken topping the list and In-N-Out Burger coming in at number four, which Jace finds "overrated".
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Ice Fishing Report: Outdoors expert Steve Carney warns that the recent heavy snow and warm-up trend have created dangerous flooding and slush on area lakes, recommending a snowmobile for accessibility and advising wheelhouse owners to wait before heading out. He also compares portable ice shacks, ranking Otter as the best quality.
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Ag History and Baby Carrots: Ag Director Bridget Riedel shares a history lesson on "The Three Sisters" (corn, beans, and squash) and reveals that "baby carrots" didn't exist before 1989—they were just big carrots cut to salvage misshapen produce.
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Moose Mistake: The hosts discuss a viral story about a Duluth man facing a gross misdemeanor charge for mistaking a moose for a whitetail deer during Minnesota's firearms season. James, the amateur outdoorsman, argues the hunter should never have fired given the low visibility and the clear size difference between the two animals.
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Local Sports and Transfers: The Minnesota Wild beat the Stars 5-2 , the Fargo Force fell to Sioux City 5-1 , and former MSUM Dragon defensive lineman Ashton Sayre transferred to rival South Dakota State for his final year of eligibility.