In this Tuesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman welcome a breezy morning with temperatures expected to soar to 59°F. The show is packed with major local headlines, including a murder trial beginning in Fargo, a shooting investigation on the city's south side, and the final interviews for NDSU’s next president.
The sports world is equally intense as the Timberwolves prepare for their playoff battle against the Nuggets while celebrating a reservist-led victory over the Pelicans. Between updates on the Baltimore bridge collapse and a political rift in the North Dakota GOP, the team explores a heartwarming story about a squirrel named "Toothy" and dives into a "Question of the Morn" about weird housecleaning discoveries.
Key Moments
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NBA Playoff Prep: Jace recaps the Timberwolves' regular-season finale win and looks ahead to their best-of-seven series against the Denver Nuggets, emphasizing the need for rotational health.
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Murder Trial Begins: A jury has been seated for the trial of 31-year-old Leo D’Arto, accused in the August 2024 shooting death of Samson Blair.
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South Fargo Shooting: Police search for a suspect after a man was found with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound on 16 1/2 Street South; the victim and suspect are believed to be known to each other.
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NDSU Presidential Finalists: The search for NDSU’s next leader officially concludes today with final interviews for Drs. Marshall Stewart, Bernie Savarese, and Alan Smith.
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The Rescue of "Toothy": A Pennsylvania woman captured a wild squirrel with overgrown teeth curling into its nose, taking it to a rehab center for a successful "trim".
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Bridge Investigation: Updates on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore reveal the recovery of more victims and the significant logistical impact on East Coast shipping.
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GOP Internal Friction: A narrow party vote to strip the GOP brand from candidates who skip conventions is labeled "symbolic" by Secretary of State Michael Howe.
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Spring Cleaning Finds: Listeners share hilarious and gross discoveries from under appliances, including seven stray socks, a set of car keys missing for a month, and petrified snacks.