Join Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman for a packed edition of Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! In this episode, the hosts cover a long-awaited rainstorm that brought heavy soaking across the region, leading to field delays and localized power outages. The duo breaks down top community news, including Fargo's approved 2027 municipal budget, a high school security response, and major regional sports updates. Plus, hear about a newly unveiled college football rivalry trophy, a big NFL quarterback trade, and a local moose making a remarkably law-abiding street crossing!
Key Moments
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Heavy Rain Soaks the Region: A massive rain system dumps over an inch and a half of rain across the Fargo-Moorhead metro—and up to nearly six inches in surrounding counties—causing minor street flooding, harvest delays, and temporary power outages for over 2,800 local residents.
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Fargo Approves 2027 Municipal Budget: The Fargo City Commission unanimously approves the final 2027 city budget, securing funding for eight new police officers, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for staff, and investments in public works.
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Fargo North High Security Incident: Police detain a student who brought a BB gun to Fargo North High School without incident, leading to an indefinite suspension in accordance with district policy.
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Sanford & Air National Guard Partnership: Sanford Fargo and the 119th North Dakota Air National Guard announce a clinical training agreement allowing military medical personnel to fulfill annual training requirements at Sanford's Level 1 trauma center.
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"Battle of the Basins" Trophy Unveiled: NDSU and the University of Wyoming introduce a new traveling football rivalry trophy featuring a 10-inch replica drill bit to honor the rich petroleum industry heritage of both states.
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Vikings Trade Quarterback J.J. McCarthy: The Minnesota Vikings trade quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick following a season-ending injury to Giants starter Jackson Dart.
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Fargo Faceoff Youth Hockey Tournament: Nearly 1,100 young players from across the U.S. and Canada descend on Fargo-Moorhead rinks for a massive youth hockey tournament featuring giant medals, local vendors, and mascot Jimmy Pucks.
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Moose Obeys Traffic Laws: A moose on the loose in West Fargo goes viral after video footage captures it carefully using a pedestrian crosswalk near South Elementary.