The holiday haze is still lingering, but the cold reality of winter is setting in. In this episode of Bonnie and Friends, the crew navigates a "nuisance" snow shower and a newly coined weather phenomenon—the "freezing drist." Between managing "schizophrenic" temperature swings and getting diet resolutions back on track, Bonnie and Jace dive into a mix of local crime updates, high school basketball dominance, and the strange history of technology prices.
Episode Highlights
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The "Freezing Drist" Dilemma: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki breaks down the light wintry mix greasing up I-94 and introduces a brand-new term for the drizzling mist hitting the metro. He warns of a "deep freeze" returning just in time for New Year’s Eve, with wind chills plunging to 25 below zero.
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National Bacon Day vs. The New Year Diet: Bonnie laments starting her health kick on the same day the calendar celebrates National Bacon Day. Jace shares his struggle to break a year-long "nap habit" as they both attempt to rope their exercise routines back in after a derailed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Hoops and Pucks: A massive night for local sports as the Moorhead Spuds sweep Fargo North in both boys' and girls' basketball. Plus, the Timberwolves explode for an 81-point second half to stun the Bulls, and the Wild dominate the Golden Knights in a 5-2 victory.
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The $1,200 Microwave: The team takes a trip down memory lane to discuss the first color TV sets sold on this day in 1953 for a staggering $1,200. Bonnie recalls taking out her first-ever credit card at Sears just to afford a $189 microwave 40 years ago.
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Safety First on the Ice: With reports of three vehicles falling through the ice on Pelican Lake and snowmobiles crashing on Lake Vermilion, the crew stresses a healthy respect for the region's unpredictable early-season ice thickness.
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Agriculture Alert: Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins the show to discuss a soil-borne fungus called Red Crown Rot threatening soybean yields and the growing concern over herbicide-resistant waterhemp in Minnesota fields.
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Brain Gains with Mahjong: Experts suggest playing the tile-matching game Mahjong can significantly boost brain health and cognitive function, leading Jace to defend his love for Candy Crush and digital Solitaire as valid brain engagement.