📝 Episode Summary
Bonnie & Friends bring you a Father’s Day weekend special packed with laughs, local headlines, unpredictable weather, and one very important question: "We're going on a road trip… what are you bringing?" 😄
From flash flood warnings in Minnesota to softball-throwing protesters and an 89-year-old blind vet catching crappies in 40-mph winds, this show has it all.
Plus: it's Friday the 13th, and the crew digs into why this day freaks people out — hotels with no 13th floors, spooky movie trivia, and a whole lot of laughs. 👻🎬
🧨 Episode Highlights
🎧 00:00 – Welcome & Weather
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Bonnie kicks off the show with a chilly forecast — cloudy, breezy, and a high of only 63°F. Light drizzle in the FM area; torrential downpours south of Minnesota with flash flood warnings.
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Dean Wysocki (Chief Meteorologist) drops in multiple times with updates. “Crappy, crappy, crappy today,” he says, summing it up perfectly.
🚨 08:10 – Local News Buzz
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A former NDSU football player sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking.
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Fargo won’t be getting a water park, following a messy developer fallout.
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A hit-and-run in Dilworth has police searching for a maroon minivan.
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Italian Moon, a beloved Grand Forks pizzeria, to close after 60 years 😢.
🚓 14:50 – National Crime & Drama
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Mass shooting suspect arrested in Minnesota.
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900 lbs of meth seized from a Burnsville storage locker in a bust tied to a Minneapolis restaurant raid.
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A protester arrested for throwing a softball at officers. Not a softball story… but a story with a softball.
🎣 45:00 – Outdoor Vibes
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Steve Carney joins to talk Father’s Day weekend fishing and a special veteran’s trip with 89-year-old Merlin from Dilworth.
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Despite wind and rain, they caught beautiful crappies. “Smile said it all,” Bonnie notes.
⚾ 58:30 – Sports Recap (with Jace Denman)
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Twins got demolished again (16-3 loss).
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FM Redhawks snagged a 9–6 win vs KC Monarchs.
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U.S. Open: Tom Hoge off to a rocky start, sitting 79th.
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NHL Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers staged a stunning comeback win to tie the series 2-2.
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NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers lead the series 2–1 over OKC. Game 4 tonight!
🧃 01:14:00 – Friday Fun: Road Trip Essentials 🚗
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Today’s question of the morning: “We’re going on a road trip — what are you bringing?”
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Listener answers ranged from Snackleboxes and Red Licorice to Cheetos, deer sticks, and “companionship.”
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Bonnie shares the ultimate truth: “If it’s more than 2 hours, I’m packing snacks. Even if it’s to my mom’s house.”
🧟 01:50:00 – Friday the 13th Fun (and Fear)
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They dive into fear of the number 13, spooky coincidences, and movie trivia.
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Bonnie drops the shocking fact that many airports and buildings skip Gate/Floor 13.
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Mel Brooks' “Spaceballs 2” teased! Coming in 2027.
🎤 02:05:00 – Flag Day Celebration Preview 🇺🇸
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Huge WDAY Flag Day event: Free lunch for veterans, law enforcement, and first responders from 11AM–1PM.
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Deb Sagvold to sing the National Anthem. Color Guard salute. Free hats and giveaways galore.
🎉 02:15:00 – Great Grocery Giveaway!
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Listener Cody Warlinger of Fargo wins a shot at $10,000 in groceries!
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