In this high-energy Monday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman recap a weekend of spring cleaning and major sports milestones. The Red River Valley is currently enjoying a reprieve from the wind, with temperatures starting at 33°F and heading toward a high of 59°F. The sports world is dominated by the start of the NBA playoffs, where the Timberwolves prepared for a high-stakes series against the Denver Nuggets. Between updates on a local shooting investigation and a major bridge collapse in Maryland, the duo explores the "Question of the Morn" regarding the most unusual items discovered during spring cleaning—ranging from long-lost car keys to petrified snacks.
Key Moments
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NBA Playoff Fever: Jace recaps the Timberwolves' preparations for their best-of-seven opening-round series against the Nuggets in Denver, noting the importance of rotational health and the challenge of facing the reigning standards of the league.
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Bridge Tragedy Update: The show covers the ongoing investigation into the Dali cargo ship collision that caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, noting the recovery of more victims and the significant impact on East Coast logistics.
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South Fargo Shooting: Police continue to search for a suspect after an adult male was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on 16 1/2 Street South; authorities believe the victim and suspect are known to each other.
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Housecleaning Hall of Fame: Listeners share hilarious and gross finds from under couch cushions and behind appliances, including seven stray socks, a set of car keys missing for a month, and a "retirement fund" of loose change.
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NDSU Presidential Finalists: The search for NDSU’s next leader concludes today with final interviews for the three contenders, followed by a public meet-and-greet in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom.
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GOP Internal Rift: North Dakota Republicans face friction after a narrow vote to strip the party brand from candidates who skip conventions, a move Secretary of State Michael Howe calls "symbolic" rather than legally binding.
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Grain Safety Robots: Ag Director Bridgette Readel highlights National Ag Grain Safety Week, featuring "Grain Weevil" robots that prevent farmers from having to enter dangerous bins.
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Tiger Woods Arrest: The team reacts to news of Tiger Woods' arrest for a suspected DUI after a single-vehicle rollover, noting he refused a blood test at the hospital.