In this Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman guide listeners through a welcome break in the weather as temperatures climb toward a record-breaking 41°F. The show recaps a high-stakes weekend in sports, including the official setup for Super Bowl 60 and Anthony Edwards making history with his fourth NBA All-Star selection. Between breaking news on a downtown Fargo stabbing and a high-altitude hot air balloon mishap, the team dives into the "Question of the Morn" regarding the best (and weirdest) things listeners actually bought from infomercials. Plus, the duo spotlights the upcoming "Freeze Out for Fisher House" and sits down with Hannah Bettenhausen from Unseen to discuss their global fight against human trafficking.
Key Moments
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The Super Bowl Rematch is Set: Jace recaps the NFL Conference Championships, where the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots both secured victories to set up a legendary rematch in Santa Clara—ten years after their infamous goal-line battle.
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Anthony Edwards' All-Star Streak: Minnesota celebrates as "Ant-Man" is named an NBA All-Star for the fourth time in his career, currently leading the Timberwolves with an average of nearly 30 points per game.
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Moorhead Shooting Review: The team covers the final report from the Clay County Attorney’s Office, which cleared all officers involved in the deadly August 2025 shooting at a Moorhead apartment, stating their actions were justified.
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Infomercial Hits and Misses: Listeners share their favorite "As Seen on TV" wins, ranging from the George Foreman Grill and OxiClean to "ploofy slippers" and Jace's life-changing "Inspire" sleep device.
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Downtown Stabbing Investigation: Fargo police provide updates on a weekend stabbing near the Bismarck Tavern; the victim suffered serious injuries, and a person of interest is currently in custody.
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Balloon Strikes Power Line: A terrifying scene in rural Cass County as a homemade airship attempting a world record struck a power line due to high winds; thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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Unseen Mission: Hannah Bettenhausen joins the studio to highlight how Unseen provides marketing and creative tools to anti-trafficking organizations worldwide, supporting 33 partners across 24 countries.
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Freeze Out for Fisher House: Bonnie previews a 48-hour challenge where veterans will sleep outside West Acres Mall to raise awareness and funds for a new 16-suite facility for military families.