It’s a packed "Finally Friday" on Bonnie and Friends! Hosts Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate a whirlwind of local news, from Fargo’s latest push to address homelessness to a controversial update on a federal officer-involved shooting in Grand Forks. The show takes a turn for the bizarre with stories of a "bone-collecting" grave robber in Pennsylvania and an escaped South Carolina wallaby that found its way into a resident's swimming pool. Between debating the ethics of eating raw cookie dough in the "Friday Food Fight" and celebrating a major milestone for Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, this episode perfectly blends essential local updates with the strange-but-true stories that keep the FM Metro talking.
Key Moments
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Fargo's State of the City: Mayor Tim Mahoney discusses plans to expand services for the homeless population, including a push for a larger downtown engagement center to better manage community needs.
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The "Bone Collector" Mystery: The crew dives into a chilling report from Pennsylvania where a man was found hoarding 100 sets of human remains in his basement and a storage unit, sparking a conversation on the "why" behind such a macabre hobby.
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Anthony Edwards Hits 10k: Sports Director Jace Denman recaps the Timberwolves' big win over Cleveland, highlighted by "Ant-Man" becoming the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points.
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Wallaby in the Pool: A lighthearted look at an escaped exotic animal in South Carolina that survived its neighborhood jaunt by taking an accidental dip in a backyard swimming pool.
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Fishing Clear Ice with Steve Carney: Outdoor expert Steve Carney joins to discuss the "gin clear" ice on Big Stone Lake, advising anglers to remain completely silent while fishing for "spooky" walleye in shallow water.
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Friday Food Fight: Cookie Dough Edition: The hosts and listeners square off on a childhood classic: is it okay to eat raw cookie dough? Germ-freak Bonnie says "hard pass," while the rest of the crew defends the tradition.
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Vegas Bound: Michelle Angus of West Fargo calls in with just over a minute to spare on the clock to become the latest qualifier for the "Valentine’s Day in Vegas" giveaway.