In this Friday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman guide listeners through the final hours of a brutal Arctic cold snap. While the morning begins at a bone-chilling 12 below zero, Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki offers a light at the end of the tunnel: a "February thaw" with temperatures potentially reaching the 30s next week. The team recaps a massive comeback win for the Minnesota Wild and a statement victory for the Timberwolves against Oklahoma City. Between stories of 72-hour tree-hugging marathons and bizarre TSA finds, the duo highlights the community spirit of "Freezin' for a Reason" and checks in with NDSU horticulturist Don Kinsler regarding the arrival of the emerald ash borer in Fargo.
Key Moments
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The Great Warm-Up: Dean Wysocki predicts that after a "goose egg" high on Friday, the region will see a dramatic swing into the 20s and 30s, though he warns that the LRC cycle suggests a stormier February is right around the corner.
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Wild Shootout & Wolves Upswing: Jace celebrates the Minnesota Wild's 17th win in 18 games against Chicago and the Timberwolves' impressive 123-111 victory over the defending champ Thunder, led by Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle.
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Emerald Ash Borer Alert: Don Kinsler confirms that the invasive emerald ash borer has officially been detected in Fargo, advising residents to look for woodpecker activity as a key sign of infestation.
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Freezin' for a Reason: The Moorhead American Legion kicks off its fifth annual fundraiser for homeless veterans, featuring a "Puzzle, Pizza, and Beer" contest and live music from the Front Fenders.
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Bizarre Airport Discoveries: The team reviews TSA’s most unusual finds of the year, including a traveler in Boise who tried to fly with a replica C4 explosive made of PVC pipes and wooden blocks.
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Record-Breaking Hug: Bonnie shares the story of a 22-year-old woman in Kenya who set a world record by hugging a tree for 72 consecutive hours to raise environmental awareness.
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Shopping in the "New Normal": Listeners weigh in on how high prices have changed their habits, from ditching brand-name sodas to shopping at Aldi and the "Asian American Market" to save on meat and produce.
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Friday Food Fight: The debate over "take and bake" versus delivery pizza gets heated, with Bonnie revealing her controversial preference for frozen pizza over both.