In this high-energy edition of Bonnie & Friends, hosts Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman recap the emotional finale of their massive "Valentine’s Day in Vegas" giveaway at Kingpin’s. The winner, Deanna Shackelford, took home the grand prize after a dramatic Wizard of Oz trivia tiebreaker against her own best friend. As the Red River Valley enjoys a rare February warm-up with highs near 40°F, the team dives into the latest sports news, including the Minnesota Wild’s five-game winning streak and the high-stakes trade rumors surrounding the Timberwolves and NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Between local news updates on school meal legislation and a bizarre "McNugget Caviar" kit from McDonald's, the duo sits down with Callie Adamson Bakken of Matthew's Voice Project to discuss the urgent mission of supporting homeless students in the community.
Key Moments
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The Vegas Tiebreaker: Deanna Shackelford clinches the "Valentine's Day in Vegas" trip after a tense trivia battle. In a display of true friendship, Deanna offered her runner-up friend, Becky, an extra spin of the wheel to share the glory.
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Timberwolves' Toronto Curse Broken: Jace recaps the Wolves' 128-126 victory over the Raptors, marking the team's first win in Toronto since 2004—a "lifetime ago" for some of the crew.
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McNugget Caviar? The team reacts to McDonald’s bizarre Valentine’s Day promotion: a kit that pairs Siberian Sturgeon Caviar with a $25 gift card for chicken nuggets, leading to a debate on "fancy" fast food.
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Supporting Homeless Youth: Callie Adamson Bakken joins the studio to discuss Matthew's Voice Project, which works with school social workers to help over 850 homeless students in the Fargo-Moorhead area reach graduation.
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Wild Olympic Break: The Minnesota Wild head into a three-week hiatus for the Winter Games on a high note after a thrilling 6-5 overtime win against Nashville, led by Matt Boldy’s hat trick.
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Infomercial All-Stars: The "Question of the Morn" explores the best (and weirdest) things listeners actually bought from TV ads, ranging from George Foreman grills and "pajama jeans" to Jace's life-changing "Inspire" sleep device.
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Super Bowl 60 Buzz: Anticipation builds for the Seahawks-Patriots rematch in Santa Clara, while Bonnie highlights a North Dakota barley farmer set to star in a high-profile Budweiser commercial.
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Agriculture and Ethics: Ag Director Bridgette Readel reports on the skyrocketing prices of "Micro-Mini" Highlander cows and warns farmers about the risks of using AI to safeguard operations from activists.