The morning crew hunkers down as a severe blizzard warning takes hold of the Red River Valley. With wind gusts hitting 70 miles an hour and temperatures plummeting, Bonnie and the team provide essential updates on school closures, treacherous travel conditions, and the rapidly deteriorating forecast. Beyond the storm, the show covers a major development in the state's fraud investigations, a bizarre $16 million cocaine discovery on an Indiana semi-trailer, and a check-in on the regional sports scene. Plus, a hospital-bound listener calls in with a localized health warning, and NDSU Ag Director Bridget Riedel shares high-tech "I milked a cow" experiences from the fair.
Key Moments
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Blizzard 2025 Hits: Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki breaks down the "collapsing" weather system, warning of whiteout conditions and wind chills dropping to 30 below.
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Education Secretary vs. Governor Walz: National news hits home as U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon calls for the resignation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over alleged lack of oversight regarding widespread fraud.
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The $16 Million Inspection: A cautionary tale for truckers as a driver in Indiana discovers ten boxes of cocaine hidden in his trailer after noticing a tampered seal during a routine pre-trip inspection.
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The "I Milked a Cow" Experience: Ag Director Bridget Riedel discusses the viral fundraiser at the Iowa State Fair where visitors pay to learn the ropes of dairy farming with cows named Cinnamon, Sugar, and Spice.
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A Warning from Sanford Castle: A listener named Carl calls from his hospital bed to share his struggle with rotavirus and urges Fargo residents to boil their water.
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High-Tech Herding: A look at the future of ranching with GPS-enabled virtual collars that allow producers to monitor cattle health and move herds using directional sound cues.
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Sports Wrap-Up: A tough night for the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards, Joe Ryan’s commitment to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, and a season-ending injury for Vikings defender Josh Metellus.