A cold and windy Wednesday morning sets the stage for a discussion on winter conditions and local news, including a mat bus collision in Moorhead and a three-hour police standoff in Fargo. The hosts celebrate significant sports victories: a Minnesota Wild 1-0 shutout over the high-powered Oilers and a Timberwolves overtime thriller. They delve into North Dakota's ranking as having the nation's worst drivers. The central topic of the morning, "What food requires work to enjoy it?", sparks a lively debate on everything from peeling grapefruits to cracking king crab legs. Finally, the Fargo Force is spotlighted for its upcoming second annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
Key Moments:
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Wild's Stunning Shutout: Goaltender Jesper Wahlstedt recorded a 33-save shutout, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 1-0 win over the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. Wahlstedt was also named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for November.
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Timberwolves Win in Overtime: The Minnesota Timberwolves came back from a 10-point deficit at the half to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 149-142 in overtime. Anthony Edwards had a season-high 44 points.
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North Dakota's Driving Dilemma: New data from Lending Tree ranks North Dakota as having the worst drivers in the country, topping the nation for speeding-related incidents.
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"Work to Enjoy" Food Debate: Listeners chimed in on foods that require effort:
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Crab Legs: Often eaten for New Year's Eve, king crab legs are cited as being a lot of work to crack and get the meat out.
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Ribs: The need to peel the membrane off the back of baby back ribs is frustrating.
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Lasagna: Making homemade lasagna is a lot of work.
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Peeling Fruit: Pomegranates, mangoes, and oranges were mentioned as requiring effort to peel or seed.
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Vikings Playoff Hopes and Personnel: Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is cleared from concussion protocol and is expected to start against the Washington Commanders. Despite the positive news, the Vikings are given only a 1% chance to make the postseason. Also, Adam Thielen was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Battle of the Badges Preview: Fargo Force's Katie Merrick previews the second annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game this Sunday at Shields Arena. Last year's event raised $17,000 for the Hometown Heroes Fund.
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Tyson Foods Plant Closure: The news of Tyson Foods closing its Lexington, Nebraska, plant, putting 3,200 people out of work, is discussed, with concern for the impact on the community.
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Package Theft: A Fargo family had a gift stolen off their porch by a "porch pirate" wearing a UPS vest, highlighting the risks of home package delivery during the holidays.