In this Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman recap a weekend of wild weather swings that went from a "not nice" Saturday to a gorgeous 65°F Sunday. The show covers the tragic conclusion of the search for missing Wahpeton man Al Oden and highlights a push for a permanent Police Chief in Fargo.
In the sports world, Jace breaks down Rory McIlroy’s historic back-to-back Masters victory and the Minnesota Timberwolves' regular-season finale, which solidified them as the #6 seed. Between updates on NDSU's postseason path and the Minnesota Twins' early-season success, Jace provides a frustrating update on his personal battle with vehicle-dwelling mice—who have now moved from outsmarting his traps to dismantling his favorite MSUM beanie for nest material.
Key Moments
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Masters History: Rory McIlroy joined an elite group of four golfers to win back-to-back Masters tournaments, taking home $4.5 million in prize money at 12 under par.
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The Case of the Missing Poof Ball: Jace discovered that a second mouse in his SUV SUV air filter had been stealing the tassel off his MSUM beanie to build a nest.
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Timberwolves Playoffs Set: Minnesota wraps the regular season at 49-33 to secure the #6 seed; they face the Denver Nuggets in the first round starting Saturday in Denver.
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Al Oden Found: A somber update confirms the discovery of 73-year-old Al Oden, found deceased in a submerged vehicle in the Cheyenne River nearly two weeks after going missing.
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Permanent Police Chief? Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg is formally requesting that Travis Stefanowicz skip the "interim" label and be appointed as full-time Chief of Police immediately.
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Twin Cities Severe Weather: Meteorologists warn of an enhanced level 3 risk today in Southern Minnesota, with threats of supercell tornadoes and baseball-sized hail.
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Fix-It Forward Speedway: The Red River Valley Speedway has officially been renamed through a new naming rights sponsorship with Fix-It Forward Auto Care.
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WBIT Heartbreak: The #1 seeded NDSU Women’s basketball team saw their historic 29-5 season end with a 86-57 loss to Columbia in the second round.