In this Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman navigate the "sleepy" aftermath of the weekend's clock change. While the spring-forward transition has the crew reaching for extra coffee, the Red River Valley is buzzing over bizarre weekend weather that saw temperatures hit a record-breaking 60°F alongside reports of tiny hail in northern North Dakota. The duo recaps an action-packed sports weekend, including a major All-Star milestone for Anthony Edwards and a thrilling Senior Bowl performance by former Bison quarterback Cole Payton. Between updates on a historic NDSU presidential appointment and a high-stakes legal battle over term limits, the team sits down with Hannah Bettenhausen from Unseen to discuss the global fight against human trafficking.
Key Moments
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The 60-Degree Fever: Bonnie and Jace discuss the "unusual" weekend weather, where spring-like warmth triggered isolated thundershowers and tiny hail in Walsh County—a stark contrast to the sub-zero deep freeze just weeks ago.
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Snoop Dogg and the Olympic Flame: The team reacts to Snoop Dogg’s star turn as an Olympic torchbearer in Italy and debates his potential as a permanent hockey color commentator.
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Timberwolves’ All-Star Milestone: Jace celebrates Anthony Edwards being named an NBA All-Star for the fourth time, noting his impressive season averages and his role as the lone representative for the Wolves.
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Fighting Human Trafficking: Hannah Bettenhausen from Unseen joins the studio to highlight how her organization provides critical marketing and creative tools to anti-trafficking groups across 24 countries.
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Term Limit Turmoil: The show covers a brewing legal storm as former lawmakers sue the state to block a measure that would double North Dakota legislative term limits from eight to sixteen years.
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The "Cata-strophe" Avoided: Bonnie shares the viral story of a cat that escaped its owners in Spain and walked over 150 miles across the border to return to its original home in France.
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NDSU’s Interim Choice: The team discusses the appointment of former congressman Rick Berg as the interim president of NDSU following David Cook’s departure for Iowa State.
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Couch Cushion Archeology: The "Question of the Morn" unearths a treasure trove of listener stories, from "Trucker Brian’s" car keys to Jace’s personal discovery of pretzels—but still no sign of his missing remote.