Welcome to a whirlwind Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! Today’s episode is a nostalgic (and hilariously painful) romp through childhood injuries, weekend adventures, and the upcoming summer fun around Fargo–Moorhead. Bonnie, Jace, and friends bring stories of ping-pong table attacks, gopher trap mishaps, and car-wash weather wisdom—all sprinkled with community updates, events, sports, and a healthy dose of local humor.
🎙️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (with Timestamps):
[00:02:30] Weather Woes & Pool Openings
Bonnie kicks things off with the forecast—cloudy, breezy, with scattered showers—and a note that Fargo pools are open! “It’s not exactly swimming weather, but the kids won’t care.”
[00:07:20] Arrests, Accidents & Local Crime Rundown
News highlights include multiple police incidents, including a motorcycle crash and meth possession charges. Fargo’s been busy.
[00:15:45] Listener QOTM: “Worst Injuries Growing Up?”
The phone lines explode with listeners sharing childhood injuries. From gopher traps to ping-pong tables, the crew—and the audience—relive their most painful memories.
[00:27:10] Bonnie’s Ping-Pong Table Attack
Bonnie’s ping-pong table story is one for the books. Bruised but unbroken, she jokes: “Someday, someone’s gonna ask if I had surgery, and I’ll say, ‘Nope. Ping-pong table.’”
[00:41:00] Grocery Giveaway & Fun at Rusco Windows
Win $10,000 in groceries! The Great Grocery Giveaway kicks off this week. First stop: Rusco Windows. First qualifier: Cindy Wagner. (Congrats!)
[00:55:10] Twins & RedHawks Wrap-Up
Joe Ryan shines for the Twins with 6 strikeouts over 5 innings. Meanwhile, the RedHawks beat the Salt Dogs 8–3 with some homer action.
[01:03:30] Sports Blitz
Highlights from the WNBA, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and high school softball champs. (Spoiler: The Minnesota Lynx are still undefeated!)
[01:15:00] Kathy Brekke Joins from Jasper’s Theatre 🎭
A delightful chat about Jasper’s Theatre’s summer season in Park Rapids! Gospel shows, 50s jukebox hits, crooners, and a whole lot of family fun. “We’re joy givers,” says Kathy.
[01:35:00] Talkin’ Tech: Can Costco Cards Get You Through TSA? (No.)
Internet rumors debunked: You cannot fly with your Costco card. But you can get a $1.50 hot dog combo.
[01:44:30] Napping Slows Brain Aging? Sign Us Up!
Science says: napping slows brain aging by 6.5 years. Bonnie and Jace are ready to schedule their next snooze.
[01:57:00] Music Flashback 🎶 — Bee Gees, Cyndi Lauper, MC Hammer
From “Can’t Touch This” to “Love You Inside Out,” the team grooves down memory lane with trivia and birthday shout-outs (Happy B-Day Johnny Depp, age 62!).