📻 Podcast Summary:
Welcome to the Bonnie & Friends show on WDAY Radio – your daily dose of local headlines, weather banter, community updates, and some unexpected laughs! In this jam-packed episode, Bonnie and Jace cover everything from devastating storm updates to quirky listener stories like forgetting pants at home (seriously). Plus, there’s talk of foul-mouthed parrots, forgotten Fitbits, and an old-school debate on whether you should wash your jeans before wearing them.
You’ll also get the latest on Redhawks baseball, the Minnesota Twins’ pitching woes, upcoming NBA/NHL draft insights, and local community events including the third annual Sweet Shots Block Party. Oh, and did we mention a swearing parrot named Hendrix? Yep. Buckle up.
🎧 Catchy Moments & Time Stamps:
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[0:00] Weather + Tornado Aftermath
Governor Armstrong and Walz tour damage sites after devastating storms. The team recaps Enderlin’s EF3 tornado and Bemidji’s hurricane-force winds. -
[1:16] True Crime Tidbits
Drive-by shooting in Moorhead, BB gun incident in Fargo, and a federal “straw purchase” gun case involving Fleet Farm. -
[3:51] Morning Banter & “Is it Friday Yet?” Vibes
Bonnie and Jace get real about long weeks and sticky weather. Relatable vibes galore. -
[4:47] Minnesota Twins Meltdown
A deep dive into their “2 for 13” slump, injuries, and what’s going so wrong on the mound. Spoiler: it’s not great. -
[6:24] Redhawks Rally!
Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks steal a 7-6 win from the Milwaukee Milkmen. (Yes, that's a real team.) -
[8:53] NBA/NHL Draft Preview
Bonnie and Jace break down the Wolves’ picks and speculate whether a European sleeper might slide to #31. -
[11:49] Upcoming Events: Block Parties & Rodeos
Sweet Shots Block Party tonight, plus the McLeod Stampede Rodeo this weekend. Yeehaw and bring sunscreen. -
[19:20] Hilarious Listener Responses
QOTD: “What did you forget at home that totally threw off your day?”
Top answers: pants, phones, Fitbits, even coffee creamer! -
[51:00+] Debate Time: Should You Wash New Clothes First?
Bonnie goes full germ-phobe. Jace plays devil’s advocate. Verdict: maybe… if there are mice? -
[1:07:00] Hendrix the Swearing Parrot 🦜
A rescue parrot who talks like Samuel L. Jackson is looking for a home – and not one with kids, please. -
[1:15:00] Gadget Talk: Wallets vs. Phones vs. Digital ID
Are you really safer going wallet-free? Bonnie and Jace weigh the pros and cons of tech and tap-to-pay. -
[1:20:00+] Real Talk: Life, Loss & Gratitude
A heartfelt section reflecting on recent storms, personal stories, and why it’s important to say “I love you” before heading out the door.