Join Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman on Bonnie & Friends for a packed Wednesday broadcast live from the Corwin Subaru Studios. The hosts break down breaking regional headlines, including an emergency order providing diesel fuel relief for North Dakota farmers, a sewer line break that shut down a local elementary school, and Cass County's push for tougher penalties against drivers who flee law enforcement.
Over on the sports desk, Jace covers the end of the Minnesota Lynx's playoff run, a dramatic walk-off overtime upset for MSUM Dragons football, and the Minnesota Vikings trading away quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Plus, the show previews Stage West's new production of Come From Away and reveals the initial 2027 artist lineup for WE Fest.
Key Moments
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State of Emergency Declared for Diesel Fuel: Governor Kelly Armstrong issues an executive order temporarily expanding the allowed uses of red-dyed diesel fuel to provide relief for North Dakota farmers during harvest season.
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Fargo Homicide Suspect Arrested in Nebraska: Authorities apprehend 42-year-old Brandon George near Lincoln, Nebraska, following a high-speed chase linked to a Fargo homicide investigation.
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Osgood Elementary School Closure: Classes are canceled at Osgood Elementary after custodial staff discover a sewer line break beneath the building requiring water shut-off and repairs.
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Sheriff Pushes for Stiffer Fleeing Penalties: Cass County Sheriff Jesse Johnner advocates for legislative action to increase accountability and penalties for individuals fleeing law enforcement.
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WE Fest 2027 Lineup Unveiled: Organizers announce Tim McGraw, The Red Clay Strays, and Riley Green as headliners for the August 2027 festival at Soo Pass Ranch.
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MSUM Dragons Pull Off Overtime Upset: MSUM Dragons football claims a dramatic 23-20 walk-off overtime victory over 13th-ranked Minnesota Duluth.
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Vikings Trade J.J. McCarthy: The Minnesota Vikings agree to trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
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Stage West Presents Come From Away: Local director Daniel Damico discusses the upcoming Stage West production of Come From Away, telling the inspiring true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers hosted in Gander, Newfoundland, following 9/11.