🎙️ Episode Summary
Start your week with Bonnie & Friends as they recap the 4th of July weekend with listener highlights, firework fails, and stories that span from heartwarming to heartbreaking. From a 13-year-old's tragic fireworks accident in Menominee County to Vice President J.D. Vance’s historic visit to North Dakota, the team covers local news, sports, fair updates, and quirky community moments with their signature friendly banter. Plus, find out why a bear might just redecorate your car, what’s up with rising pea prices, and how many hot dogs Joey Chestnut really ate.
Key Segments & Highlights
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[00:00] Welcome Back! – Post-holiday banter, weather updates, and calm after the fireworks storm.
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[05:00] River Rescue Drama – Emergency crews rescue a woman from the Red River.
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[06:30] Motorcycle Crash Report – Details of a 2-vehicle crash that injured a motorcyclist in Fargo.
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[07:10] House Fire in Fargo – Quick-acting fire crews prevent major damage at Country Hearth.
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[08:30] Tragic Fireworks Incident – A 13-year-old boy dies after a firework misfires (Menominee County).
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[10:15] VP Vance Visits ND – First VP visit to Theodore Roosevelt Library site since Teddy himself!
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[11:30] Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown – Trump-backed economic bill promises GDP boost.
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[14:00] Sports Roundup – Twins fall short of sweep, FM RedHawks walk off, Lynx stay hot 🏀
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[22:30] Listener Fireworks Stories – Loud bangs, late-night booms, and neighborly cleanup complaints.
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[38:00] The Great Grocery Giveaway! – $10K in groceries for one lucky caller… if they call on time!
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[51:00] Weather Forecast – From pop-up showers to a hot and stormy Thursday night.
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[01:10:00] Listener Calls – Highlights from the weekend: parades, smoky yards, runaway dogs, lemonade stands.
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[01:45:00] Clay County Fair Preview – Live interview with James Cruz! 🎡
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[02:10:00] Firework Clean-Up Etiquette – The unspoken rules of post-boom neighborliness.
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[02:20:00] Joey Chestnut vs. Hot Dog Physics 🌭 – Calories, sodium, and science.
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[02:40:00] AI Bands? Spotify Controversy – Are “Velvet Sundown” songs made by bots?
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[02:50:00] Ozzy's Farewell, EV Credits Ending, Chainsaw Recall – It’s weird out there.
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[03:00:00] Wrap-Up & Coffee Club Tease – Stay tuned for more local charm with Janae & Ronnie.