In this Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman battle through a week-long deep freeze that has settled into the Red River Valley. With actual temperatures hitting 20 below and wind chills reaching dangerous levels of 50 to 60 below zero, the team discusses the "wonky" reality of winter life—from bursting pipes and vehicle diagnostic glitches to the "molasses-like" speed of teenagers in the morning. On the sports desk, the Super Bowl matchup is officially set as the Seahawks prepare for a high-stakes rematch against the Patriots. Plus, the crew explores the weirdest TSA finds of 2025 and welcomes "Big Game" James McCarty back from a pizza-filled weekend event at All Sauger Meats.
Key Moments
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The Brutal Cold Snap: Bonnie and Jace discuss the persistent Arctic air, noting that while Sunday offered a brief "win" at 23 degrees, the region remains under a cold weather advisory with life-threatening wind chills.
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Super Bowl Rematch Set: Jace recaps the NFL Conference Championships, where the New England Patriots survived a "fringe blizzard" in Denver to secure a Super Bowl berth against the Seattle Seahawks—a rematch of their classic duel from a decade ago.
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Exploding Trees & Murder Hornets: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki returns to debunk a viral "exploding tree" meme, explaining that while freezing sap can make a loud cracking sound, it’s a far cry from trees blowing up like dynamite.
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The "Yoshi" Shirt Controversy: James McCarty draws both smiles and "sexy" comments from listeners for his bright, Super Mario-themed souvenir shirt from Florida, which he claims was an attempt to bring color to a dark Monday.
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TSA's Hall of Shame: The team reviews the bizarre airport finds of the past year, including a traveler in Boise who packed a replica bomb as a "training aid" and multiple instances of people hiding turtles in their pants and bras.
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Amber Alert Happy Ending: Jace shares the good news that seven-year-old Brindley Nelson was found safe after being abducted at her bus stop in Zimmerman, Minnesota, leading to a broader discussion about school bus safety and social media dangers.
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Healthy Habits & Junk Food Sins: The "Question of the Morn" reveals listeners' healthiest habits—ranging from aronia berry juice to tofu—while Bonnie and Jace admit to the irresistible allure of salty potato oles and late-night ice cream.
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Fargo’s Growing Pains: The show covers new developments for the I-29 interchange at 64th Avenue, a $61 million investment aimed at leveraging future growth in South Fargo.