In this packed Thursday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman welcome the absolute peak of spring weather as temperatures touch a scorching 82°F. But don’t unpack the patio furniture just yet—a severe wind advisory is pushing gusts up to 55 miles an hour, triggering red flag warnings across the Red River Valley.
The sports segment takes a somber turn as Jace puts a bow on the Minnesota Wild’s season following a heart-wrenching overtime collapse in Colorado. Between previewing tonight’s highly anticipated Fargo City Commission candidate debates and exploring the bizarre case of an 11-year-old taxidermy prodigy, the duo dives into the “Question of the Morn” regarding the biggest relocations listeners have ever made. Plus, Clay County Extension’s Jill Patry steps into the studio for week two of Lawn and Garden Radio to save your backyard from the metro area’s notoriously “wascally” rabbits.
Key Moments
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The Ultimate Battle with Tetris: Jace recaps the Minnesota Wild’s season-ending 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche. After leading 3-0 in the first period, the Wild couldn’t stop a lightning-fast Colorado rally that Jace compares to playing a high-level game of Tetris.
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Batten Down the Hatches: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki rings the alarm on a 55 mph wind machine sweeping the tri-state area, warning residents to secure empty trash cans and watch out for blowing topsoil.
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Fargo City Commission Debates: Bonnie and Jace preview tonight’s live broadcast from 5 to 7 p.m., where six of the seven city commission candidates will face tough questions about Fargo’s $1.37 billion debt.
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Wascally Wabbit Warfare: Horticulture expert Jill Patry joins the show to share tricks on protecting tender spring vegetables and young apple trees from the metro’s highly destructive rabbit population.
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The 11-Year-Old Taxidermist: The team shines a spotlight on Grayson Goheen, a local Detroit Lakes kid who has already launched his own successful taxidermy business bleaching deer skulls and mounting massive crappies.
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The Great Cross-Country Move: Inspired by listener emails, Jace chronicles his own massive relocation path from South Dakota to Arizona, Georgia, California, and finally back to his favorite Midwestern roots.
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Toddler’s Handgun Discovery: A shocking crime blotter report detailing a St. Paul traffic stop where a toddler pulled a fully loaded handgun out of a diaper bag.
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An All-Star Cast for a Cause: A classic look back at music history highlights a legendary 1985 charity song that united rock royalty and raised over $63 million for global relief.