It is a mild Wednesday in January, and Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman are bringing the heat to WDAY Radio. With temperatures soaring toward an unseasonable 37 degrees, the duo dives into a packed morning featuring a history-making appointment to the North Dakota Supreme Court and a look at the future of the Fargo Mayor’s race. From heart-pounding sports recaps to a deep dive into listener bucket lists—ranging from African safaris to riding Harleys across the country—this episode balances local headlines with the kind of morning banter that makes your commute fly by.
Key Moments
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Fargo’s Mayoral Shuffle: The political landscape is heating up as State Senator Josh Boshea officially enters the race for Fargo Mayor, joining Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpak in the bid to succeed the term-limited Tim Mahoney.
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A Milestone for Justice: History was made as Lisa Fair MacEvers was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, taking over the gavel from John Jensen.
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Overtime Heartbreak & Triumphs: The crew recaps a wild FCS Championship game where Montana State blocked two critical kicks to "walk off" Illinois State in a 35-34 overtime thriller.
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The Gobert Transformation: Jace and Bonnie notice a big change on the hardwood—Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert has shaved his head, and the team seems to be reaping the benefits after a dominant win over Miami.
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The Buckets and the Lists: Listeners weigh in on their ultimate life goals, leading to discussions about trips to London, spring training baseball, and even a "wild boar hunt" in Texas.
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The High-Powered Emu and Music Store Monkeys: The weird news segment delivers as the team discusses an emu named Kevin who went on the run in Arizona and a spicy Capuchin monkey named Cinnamon who trashed a Tennessee music store.
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Freezing for a Reason: Mark Simonet from the FM Legion Riders stops by to "nominate" Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki for the Tent Challenge—an awareness event for homeless veterans that involves spending two nights outside in the January cold.