In this high-energy Thursday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman confront a "brutal cold" that has officially settled into the Red River Valley. With wind chills plummeting toward 50 below zero, the team provides essential safety updates while navigating a morning of "greasy" roads and rollover crashes. On the sports front, the Indiana Hoosiers are still the talk of the town after their historic national title, while the local Fargo Force face a tough overtime loss in Texas. Between debates over the best soup and sandwich combos and a look at the bizarre "exploding tree" memes circulating on social media, the duo welcomes the organizers of the 34th Annual Boat Show to discuss the ultimate indoor winter escape.
Key Moments
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Life-Threatening Cold: Bonnie and Jace break down the confusing array of "Extreme Cold Warnings" and "Wind Chill Watches," with Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki warning that frostbite can occur in as little as five minutes.
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The "Exploding Tree" Debunk: Dean takes aim at a viral social media meme claiming trees are exploding in the cold, explaining the actual science of freezing sap while reminding listeners not to believe everything they see on Facebook.
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Fentanyl at School: A sobering report details the arrest of a Moorhead middle school student found with 1,500 fentanyl pills, leading to the announcement of regular, random canine searches in local schools.
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Comfort Food Classics: The "Question of the Morn" sparks a massive response as listeners share their favorite winter pairings, ranging from classic tomato soup and grilled cheese to "Nefla soup with a Cuban sandwich."
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Sports Roundup: Jace highlights the 15-game winning streak of the NDSU women’s basketball team and previews the "American Bowl" in Florida, which features local standouts Bri Kapenu (NDSU) and Jack Strand (MSUM).
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Boat Show Fever: Barry Sinenko and Brian Shin join the studio to preview this weekend's Red River Valley Boat and Marine Products Show at the Fargodome, promising 75-degree indoor temperatures and the return of the popular "trout pond" for kids.
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The "Alford Plea": The team covers the latest in the South Fargo stabbing case of Ethan Larson, as Michael Dietrich maintains his innocence while acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence for a conviction.
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Ag Outlook with Bridgette Readel: Bridgette discusses "Sainfoin," an ancient grain being used as a high-nutrient, bloat-free forage for livestock, and touches on the latest USDA dietary guidelines.