In this Tuesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman welcome listeners during a rare total lunar eclipse. While the "blood moon" was partially obscured by clouds in the Red River Valley, the real excitement lies in the weather forecast, with a massive "February thaw" threatening to push temperatures into the 40s. The team recaps a high-stakes night in Minnesota sports, from the Timberwolves breaking their Toronto jinx to the Wild's pre-Olympic winning streak. Between updates on the dramatic "McNugget Caviar" Valentine's trend and the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, the duo explores the nostalgic world of childhood winter memories—including 10-foot snow drifts and "snowman legs."
Key Moments
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A Total Lunar Eclipse: Jace and Bonnie kick off the show tracking the "blood moon." While the "schmutz" on the windshields and cloud cover made for a muted viewing in Fargo, the celestial event provided a dramatic backdrop to a chilly 30-degree morning.
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The 41-Degree Hope: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki promises a dramatic temperature swing, predicting a high of 41 degrees for next Monday. The team discusses the potential for "shorts weather" and the inevitable "February thaw" that helps melt the winter blues.
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Timberwolves End the 22-Year Jinx: Jace recaps the Wolves' thrilling 128-126 victory over the Raptors, marking the franchise's first win in Toronto since 2004. The crew reflects on where they were two decades ago—James was in kindergarten while Bonnie and Jace were in their 30s.
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The "McNugget Caviar" Craze: The team reacts to McDonald’s bizarre Valentine’s Day promotion: a kit pairing Siberian Sturgeon Caviar with chicken nuggets. Bonnie remains "weirded out" by the combination of high-class fish eggs and fast-food poultry.
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Search for Nancy Guthrie: A serious update on the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy. Reports of a multi-million dollar Bitcoin ransom note have surfaced, with the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office investigating the Tucson-area crime.
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Winter Memory Lane: The "Question of the Morn" brings out heartwarming listener stories, from building a celebrity snowman on a three-story garage roof in Valley City to a 1974 "snowmageddon" in Monterey, California, that emptied classrooms in seconds.
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Olympic "Skimo" and Snoop Dogg: With the Winter Olympics approaching, the team previews "Ski Mountaineering" (Skimo) and celebrates Snoop Dogg’s role as an Olympic torchbearer and guest commentator.
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Fargo’s "Teacher of the Year": A shout-out to Discovery Middle School Spanish teacher Jim Urlacher, officially named the Fargo Public Schools 2026 Teacher of the Year.