In this high-energy Wednesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman celebrate the big winner of their "Valentine’s Day in Vegas" giveaway following a dramatic party at Kingpin’s. While the Red River Valley is still shaking off a week-long deep freeze, warmer temperatures in the 20s and 30s are finally on the horizon. The duo discusses the "yo-yo" season of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a historic rankings boost for the NDSU women’s basketball team, and some truly bizarre science—including soil microbes that might one day charge your phone. Between local news and a deep dive into what’s hiding under your couch cushions, the team highlights several incredible nonprofits preparing for next week's Giving Hearts Day.
Key Moments
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The Big Vegas Reveal: Deanna Shackelford of Fargo is crowned the grand prize winner of the "Valentine’s Day in Vegas" trip after a tense Wizard of Oz trivia tiebreaker and a final spin of the wheel. Deanna gains praise for her sportsmanship, offering her runner-up friend Becky a second chance to spin for the win.
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Couch Cushion Archeology: The "Question of the Morn" leads to hilarious listener stories about what turns up in the furniture, from seven stray socks and Goldfish crackers to "Trucker Brian’s" car keys and Pauly from Idaho’s "retirement fund" of loose change and petrified French fries.
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Timberwolves Rollercoaster: Jace recaps the Wolves' impressive win over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, noting that the team has now won three straight after a five-game losing skid.
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The "Bactory" Soil Device: Ag Director Bridgette Readel shares a futuristic story about a UK company developing a device that captures electrons from soil microbes to power remote farm equipment—essentially turning the ground into a giant battery.
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Avery Kunin’s Record Run: The NDSU women’s basketball team hits a program-high #1 ranking in the Mid-Major Poll, with standout Avery Kunin continuing her dominant season with multiple "Peak Performer of the Week" honors.
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Laser Pointers and Federal Crimes: A scary report from Griggs County details a pilot being targeted by a laser while flying over Binford, a reminder that shining lasers at aircraft is a serious federal offense.
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Giving Hearts Day Spotlight: Ashley Hamm from "Dear NICU Mama" and Rob Sweers from the "New Life Center" join the show to discuss their missions. Rob shares the exciting news that 32 new beds just went live at their retrofitted warehouse shelter to meet rising local needs.
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Fluffy Cow Fever: Bridgette Readel discusses the skyrocketing prices of "miniature Highlander cows," which are selling for as much as $24,000 due to their social media popularity and "luxury" status.