In this Monday morning broadcast, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman recap a high-stakes Super Bowl 60 that saw the Seattle Seahawks return to glory with a 31-27 victory over the New England Patriots. While the sports world celebrates, the Red River Valley is finally seeing a reprieve from the deep freeze, with temperatures climbing toward a balmy 41 degrees by next Monday. The duo dives into dramatic local headlines, including the justification of a deadly Moorhead shooting and a harrowing ski-lift rescue in Minnesota. Between discussions on "ploofy slippers" and the healthiest ways to snack, the team sits down with Ashley Hamm of Dear NICU Mama to explore the vital community support for families of premature infants.
Key Moments
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Seahawks Soar Again: Jace recaps Super Bowl 60, where Sam Darnold and the Seahawks edged out the Patriots 31-27, and the New England defense's standout performance in a blizzard-filled AFC title game was finally put to the test in Santa Clara.
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Moorhead Shooting Report: The Clay County Attorney’s Office releases its final report clearing all officers involved in the August 2025 shooting deaths of Nathan and Lucas Heiberg, declaring their actions justified after a violent domestic assault encounter.
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Stranded on the North Shore: Bonnie details a technical rescue at Lutsen Mountains where 44 guests were stranded 40 feet in the air for five hours after a chairlift malfunctioned in frigid conditions.
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Dear NICU Mama: Ashley Hamm shares her personal journey of spending 87 days in the NICU and how her nonprofit now provides virtual support and "Right on Time" board books to isolated mothers worldwide.
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The "Yoshi" Shirt: James McCarty’s bright souvenir shirt from his Florida vacation sparks listener comments ranging from "super cute" to "sexy," proving that a little color can brighten even a sub-zero Monday.
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Infomercial Gold: The "Question of the Morn" reveals listeners' best (and weirdest) impulse buys, including the "ploofy slippers," the "Veg-O-Matic," and Jace’s life-saving "Inspire" sleep apnea device.
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Agriculture Insights: Ag Director Bridgette Readel discusses "bactory" devices that capture electrons from soil microbes to power farm electronics and warns of the "food bullying" tactics used in misleading grocery labels.
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Groundhog Day Results: The team debates Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow, while Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki predicts a quick flip to spring regardless of the rodent's call.