In this Thursday morning broadcast of Bonnie & Friends, hosts Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman welcome a sunny but wind-whipped morning in the Red River Valley. While temperatures are expected to climb to a warm 82°F, the real story is a severe wind advisory with gusts potentially hitting 55 miles an hour, creating dangerous fire conditions and testing the limits of patio furniture. In the sports world, it’s a day of mourning for hockey fans as the Minnesota Wild saw their season end in a dramatic overtime collapse against Colorado. Between recapping Jace’s extensive cross-country moves and previewing tonight’s Fargo City Commission debates, the team sits down with Horticulture Educator Jill Patry to tackle listener questions for week two of Lawn and Garden Radio.
Key Moments
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Minnesota Wild Season Finale: Jace recaps the Wild’s “most Minnesota thing ever”—blowing a 3-0 first-period lead to lose 4-3 in overtime, officially ending their playoff run.
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Extreme Wind Warning: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki warns of a “two hands on the wheel” kind of day, as 55 mph gusts and dry conditions prompt red flag warnings for fire danger across the valley.
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The Great Migration: The “Question of the Morn” unearths Jace’s journey from South Dakota to Arizona, Georgia, and California before finally returning to the Midwest, prompting a debate on the best places to settle down.
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Fargo City Commission Debates: Bonnie previews tonight’s high-stakes debate featuring six of the seven candidates, focusing on the city’s debt and future infrastructure projects.
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Toddler’s Handgun Discovery: A chilling story out of St. Paul detailing a traffic stop where a toddler pulled a loaded handgun out of a diaper bag, leading to multiple felony charges for the father.
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Lawn and Garden Rescue: Jill Patry joins the show to discuss fertilizing strategies and how to protect plants from “wascally rabbits” that have been wreaking havoc on local lilacs and apple trees.
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Jack Strand’s NFL Debut: The team celebrates local Dragon quarterback Jack Strand’s first appearance in Atlanta Falcons highlights during rookie minicamp.
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Chucky Cheese’s Comeback: Nostalgia reigns as the team discusses the return of Chucky Cheese to West Fargo, moving into the old David’s Bridal building.