In this high-energy Monday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate a breezy morning as temperatures climb toward a high of 59°F before an expected midweek dip. The show covers a monumental day for North Dakota State University as final interviews for the next university president conclude, with a public meet-and-greet scheduled for this afternoon.
The sports world is reeling from a weekend of dramatic upsets, including a last-second half-court heave that propelled UConn past top-seeded Duke and into the Final Four. Between updates on a South Fargo shooting investigation and a symbolic political rift within the North Dakota GOP, the team explores a bizarre story about a squirrel named "Toothy" and sits down with Ashley Bates of Blame Bates to discuss her mission of supporting those navigating mental health and substance disorders.
Key Moments
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NDSU President Selection: The search for NDSU’s next leader officially ends today as the Board of Higher Education conducts final interviews with three contenders before announcing the winner in a public session.
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South Fargo Shooting: Police are searching for a suspect after an adult male was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on 16 1/2 Street South; authorities believe the victim and suspect are known to each other.
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NCAA Tournament Madness: Jace recaps a wild weekend where UConn stunned top-ranked Duke with a 73-72 victory, while Arizona dominated Purdue to secure their spots in the Final Four.
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GOP Internal Friction: A narrow party vote to strip the GOP brand from candidates who skip conventions has caused a stir, though Secretary of State Michael Howe notes the move is symbolic rather than legally binding.
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The Rescue of "Toothy": A Pennsylvania woman captured a wild squirrel with severely overgrown teeth that were curling into its nose, taking the animal to a rehab center for a successful "trim".
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Blame Bates Gala: Ashley Bates discusses her nonprofit’s upcoming "Paint the Night Away" gala on May 2nd, which aims to help individuals transition out of homelessness and incarceration.
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National Ag Safety Week: Ag Director Bridgette Readel highlights the importance of grain bin safety, showcasing "Grain Weevil" robots that prevent farmers from having to enter dangerous storage environments.
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Tiger Woods Arrest: The team reacts to news of Tiger Woods' arrest for a suspected DUI after a single-vehicle rollover, noting he was not under the influence of alcohol but refused a blood test.