Kick off your week with Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman as they navigate a mild but "ugly" Monday in the FM Metro. This episode covers heavy local headlines, including the expanded investigation into a missing West Fargo woman and the latest federal enforcement activity in the Twin Cities. On the lighter side, the duo dives into the tech world with Doosan Bobcat’s award-winning AI, a massive airline merger, and a Texas baby that’s already wearing three-month-old clothing. Whether it's high-stakes NFL playoff recaps or tips on how to declutter your "junk drawer" crawlspace, this episode has everything you need to start your work week.
Key Moments
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Investigation Update: Fargo police expand their search for missing 24-year-old Isadora Wengel, executing warrants in South Fargo and focusing search efforts on specific areas of the local landfill.
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Federal Enforcement & Closures: Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem announces hundreds more agents are headed to Minneapolis, while local restaurants in Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes cite ICE activity as the reason for sudden closures.
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Wemby vs. Ant-Man: Jace recaps a thriller on the hardwood where Anthony Edwards led a 19-point comeback for the Timberwolves, capped off by a game-winning drive against 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama.
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Tech & Travel Trends: Doosan Bobcat receives praise at CES for an AI platform designed to minimize repair downtime, while Sun Country and Allegiant Airlines announce a major merger.
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The 13-Pound Newcomer: A lighter look at a headline-grabbing birth in Arlington, Texas, where a mother gave birth to a baby weighing nearly 13 pounds—surprising doctors who expected a 10-pounder.
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Keeping Busy & Purging the Past: Listeners weigh in on winter projects, ranging from cross-stitching and sewing to the daunting task of cleaning out 40-year-old "junk" tucked away in crawlspaces.
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Kingpins & Coffee Club: Nader from Kingpins stops by to talk Sunday buffets and "Arcade Happy Hour," and the Coffee Club crew teases an upcoming deep dive into "As Seen on TV" products.