In this Thursday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate a "brutal" cold snap that has high temperatures struggling to reach zero. Despite the deep freeze, the studio is full of warmth as Jace celebrates his father’s 75th birthday and recaps the thrilling setup for Super Bowl 60. The team dives into local headlines, from a Moorhead fentanyl bust to the appointment of Rick Berg as NDSU’s interim president. Later, they are joined by Mark Simonet of the FM Legion Riders to preview "Freezin' for a Reason," a massive fundraiser for homeless veterans that involves live bands, a soup cook-off, and brave souls sleeping in tents.
Key Moments
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The Super Bowl 60 Rematch: Jace breaks down the NFL Conference Championships, where the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots both secured victories to set up a legendary rematch a decade in the making.
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NDSU’s New Leadership: The team discusses the appointment of former congressman Rick Berg as interim president of NDSU, taking the reins as David Cook departs for Iowa State.
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Moorhead Middle School Bust: A serious report on the arrest of a local student in possession of 1,500 fentanyl pills leads to a discussion on the implementation of random canine searches in schools.
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"Freezin' for a Reason": Mark Simonet joins the studio to