In this Tuesday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate a messy "wintry mix" as rain and sleet coat the Red River Valley. The duo provides essential travel warnings as ice begins to freeze on windshields and interstates. Beyond the weather, the team dives into a series of bizarre and serious local headlines—from a girl struck in a West Fargo crosswalk to a high-stakes legal battle over North Dakota term limits heading to the Supreme Court. Later, they explore the lighter side of life, discussing the "Dumb Dumb" awards for obvious warning signs and a heart-warming story of a runaway cat that walked 155 miles to find its way home.
Key Moments
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Wintry Mix Alert: Jace reports a messy commute with freezing rain turning windshields into sheets of ice, while Bonnie tracks a winter weather advisory north of the metro that threatens near-blizzard conditions.
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Term Limit Legal Battle: A major story emerges as a lawsuit is filed to block a legislative resolution that seeks to double North Dakota lawmaker term limits from eight years to sixteen.
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Stolen Rental Recovery: Fargo police highlight the effectiveness of their "Flock" license plate readers, recovering a stolen rental car and arresting a Detroit Lakes man less than an hour after the vehicle was taken.
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Wild Shootout Victory: Jace recaps the Minnesota Wild’s thrilling 4-3 shootout win over the Blackhawks, noting that the team erased a 3-0 deficit to secure their 17th victory in the last 18 meetings with Chicago.
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Timberwolves Regroup: After a disappointing five-game skid, Jace discusses the Wolves' dominant 108-83 win over a depleted Golden State roster and the rising trade rumors surrounding Mike Conley Jr.
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The "Dumb Dumb" Awards: The hosts and Coffee Club crew laugh over warning labels that only exist because someone actually tried the act—like using a hairdryer in the shower or eating the silica gel packs found in shoeboxes.
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The 155-Mile Trek: Bonnie shares the incredible story of a cat that escaped its owners at a gas station in Spain and successfully walked over 150 miles back to its original home in France.
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Nonprofit Spotlight: The team previews a visit with Thomas Hill from YouthWorks to discuss their mission for "Nonprofit Day of the Week" and looks ahead to the final breakfast fundraiser for the FM Legion Riders.