In this action-packed Tuesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman guide listeners through the final stretch of a bitter January cold snap. While the "goose egg" high of zero degrees looms for Friday, there is a glimmer of hope as temperatures are projected to hit the 30s by next week. The team dives into the local impact of the emerald ash borer discovery in Fargo and gets an exclusive look at "Cookie University" with the Girl Scouts. On the sports front, Jace recaps a wild shootout victory for the Minnesota Wild and looks ahead to a Super Bowl rematch a decade in the making. Plus, the hosts explore changing shopping habits in an era of high prices and the moving (if slightly unoffical) story of spreading a loved one's ashes on a favorite lake.
Key Moments
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Emerald Ash Borer Alert: NDSU Extension horticulturist Don Kinsler joins the studio to discuss the devastating arrival of the emerald ash borer in Fargo, offering a "woodpecker warning" for homeowners and details on his upcoming free gardening webinar series.
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Wild Comeback: Jace breaks down the Minnesota Wild’s thrilling shootout win over the Blackhawks, where they erased a 3-0 deficit led by "The Wall of St. Paul," goalie Jesper Wallstedt, and a decisive goal by Kirill Kaprizov.
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Cookie University 101: Bailey Brooker from Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts previews the upcoming cookie season, introducing the "Explore Mores" rocky road cookie and explaining how "Cookie University" at NDSU prepares young entrepreneurs for digital sales.
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Super Bowl Rematch: The stage is set for Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara, featuring a high-stakes rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots—ten years after the infamous goal-line interception.
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The "Exploding Tree" Debunking: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki returns to laugh off viral social media memes about exploding trees, explaining the actual science of expanding sap while warning of dangerous 50-below wind chills.
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Smart Shopping Habits: Bonnie and Jace discuss how inflation has changed their grocery runs, from Bonnie’s $300 "Butcher Block" win to Jace’s quest for 12-packs of soda that don't cost a fortune.
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TSA's Hall of Bizarre: The team reviews the most unusual airport security finds of the year, including replica bombs used as "training aids" and travelers attempting to hide turtles in their pants and bras.
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Agriculture Innovation: Ag Director Bridgette Readel reports on "short stature corn" hybrids that reduce carbon intensity and an automated rail car lid system from Rayhawk designed to keep elevator workers safe in the winter.