In this intense morning broadcast, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman track a fast-moving winter storm that has turned the region into a "sandstorm" of blowing snow and ice. The duo provides real-time updates as visibility drops to zero, semis pull off the interstates, and local schools—including West Fargo and Moorhead—move to late starts and e-learning days. Beyond the weather, the team covers significant local news, including the expanded search for missing woman Isadora Wengel and a bizarre situation involving the city of Horace’s sewage system. Between sports updates on the Timberwolves and Wild, they also find time to chat with Steve Carney about ice fishing safety and debate the merits of "soup-flavored" hard candy.
Key Moments
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Zero-Visibility Alerts: Bonnie and Jace hear firsthand from "Road Warriors" and a truck driver named Trevor, who describes being "a sitting duck" near Gardner after eight semis were forced to pull over due to whiteout conditions.
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Safety Check with the State Patrol: Sergeant Jesse Grabo joins the show to confirm multiple jackknifed semis and vehicles in the ditch, urging listeners that if they don't have to be out, they should "stay the hell home."
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Search for Isadora Wengel: Fargo police expand their search area to include Otter Tail County, asking property owners to review surveillance footage for any signs of the missing 25-year-old.
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The Horace "Flushing" Fiasco: A strange and costly story emerges from Horace, where city pumps are being destroyed by residents flushing everything from mop heads and t-shirts to syringes.
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Ice Fishing and Equipment Failure: Steve Carney calls in to warn about shifting ice conditions due to the wind and shares a cautionary tale about the importance of carrying spare screws for your ice auger.
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The Friday Food Fight: Jace celebrates his sister's birthday by asking listeners for their favorite desserts, leading to a debate over "bump cakes" versus "bundt cakes" and whether anyone actually wants to try a beef-pot-roast-flavored throat drop.
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Sports Desk: Jace breaks down a tough loss for the Wild and looks ahead to the Timberwolves matchup in Houston, noting the team will have to manage without star Anthony Edwards.