Archives: Episodes

It's Monday morning on Bonnie and Friends, and the hosts are dealing with summer-like heat and a busy weekend of sports losses. Topics include Attorney General Drew Wrigley's upcoming press conference in Fargo, Fargo Public Schools' budget deficit, and the end of the Minnesota Twins' and Lynx's seasons. The hosts take listener calls on the Question of the Morning: "What's the most trouble you got into as a kid?" The show features sports updates from Jace Denman and weather from Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki, and ends with a look ahead at the week.

The Jay Thomas Show from Monday September 29th, 2025.  Guests include Stacy Van Dyke and your phone calls and emails.

The Coffee Club from Monday September 29th, 2025.  Guests include Sue Baron and Darrell Vasvick.

t's a beautiful Friday morning on Bonnie and Friends WDAY radio! The beautiful weather continues through the weekend, setting the stage for NDSU's homecoming and a busy weekend of sports. The show covers local news like a fatal crash in Wilkin County and the Fargo Convention Center proposals, before diving into the Question of the Morning: "What's the longest vacation you ever took and where did you go?" Later, Steve Carney Outdoors gives duck hunting tips, Bridget Riddle discusses online therapy tools for farmers, and Big Game James McCarty presents the weekly Pick Six football contest.

• 00:00 - 05:05 - Opening and Local News: The show opens with a forecast of sunny, 80∘F weather today , and a check on local headlines, including a fatal semi and road grader collision in Wilkin County , the Moorhead School District reviewing the book Not My Idea, a book about whiteness , and the Department of Justice suing the Minnesota Secretary of State over refusal to hand over voter rolls.
• 05:05 - 08:32 - Sports and Question of the Morn: Jason Denman gives the WDAY radio sports update, highlighting the Minnesota Twins shutting out the Texas Rangers 4-0 and Byron Buxton's two home runs. He previews the busy weekend of high school and college football coverage. The Question of the Morn is introduced: "What is the longest vacation you ever took and where did you go?".
• 08:32 - 19:35 - Listener Vacation Stories: Listeners share their longest trips, including a week-long fishing trip to Lake of the Woods , a six-week stay in Florida , and a three-week trip to Thailand. The hosts share personal stories about road trips , a honeymoon in Vegas that was "six days too long" , and a family trip to Cancun.
• 19:35 - 24:33 - Steve Carney Outdoors and Fun Facts: Steve Carney joins to talk about the early duck season , advising hunters to use just hen decoys due to the ducks' current coloring , and to wear a life jacket for safety. The hosts also discuss Tony Hawk's legendary skateboard selling for a record $1.15 million and a Starbucks plan to close hundreds of cafes.
• 24:33 - 29:32 - Ag News and Weather Trivia: WDAY Ag Director Bridget Riddle discusses a Canadian study on an online therapy tool for farmers and a $10,000 donation to the Barnesville food pantry. Dean Wysocki gives the weekend forecast and offers a Darter plastic rain gauge to the listener who correctly answers his trivia question about the record high temperature for Monday.
• 29:32 - 37:37 - Pick Six and Final Thoughts: Big Game James McCarty presents this week's Pick Six football contest, including seven games and requiring a score prediction for the Vikings vs. Steelers game in Dublin. The hosts also discuss the split results in their Friday Food Fight: Coke vs. Pepsi , and an update on new words added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, including WFH and riz.

Today's guests are Chris Kummer and Vince Eberhardt!

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Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

This week on Rocky’s Downtown Hour, Rocky Schneider sits down with Brynn Olson—the very first Miss Downtown Fargo! Fresh off the pageant stage, Brynn shares her journey from small-town Thief River Falls to the spotlight of Fargo, her passion for theater and performance, and how she’s using her crown to champion her Community Service Initiative with Bio Girls, a nonprofit empowering young girls to build confidence and resilience.

Also joining the conversation is Macy Kramer, Marketing Director at Bio Girls, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the program is changing lives across the region. From Broadway lights to Boba tea debates, and from mentorship stories to holiday parades, this episode is packed with inspiration, local pride, and a reminder to “throw kindness like confetti.”

In this episode of Professional Launch, host Ricot Aladin sits down with three creative voices shaping the film industry in Fargo: Jessica Hayes (corporate trainer & filmmaker), Jason Bedard (Dead Horse Productions), and Jordan Brorby (freelance videographer).

From childhood inspirations like Star Wars to filming for HGTV and the History Channel, the trio share their journeys into filmmaking, the challenges of building a career in a smaller market, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. They discuss the value of internships, mentorship, and humility, as well as how technology and AI are reshaping creative industries—both the opportunities and the risks.

Whether you’re a student dreaming of your first set job, a freelancer navigating opportunities, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking, this conversation offers real-world advice, humor, and encouragement for anyone launching a creative career.

The Coffee Club from Friday September 26th, 2025.  Guests include Alana Christensen and Kerry Bamsey plus Janae's brother Travis stops by the show.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman are joined by Kevin Marshall, Host of FCS Nation. They preview NDSU's Homecoming matchup against South Dakota, look at the best matchups of the week, and more.

It's a beautiful Thursday morning on WDAY Radio with Bonnie and friends, featuring the latest weather forecast, updates on local and state news, and a deep dive into community events and personal stories. Topics include the debate over protecting lawmakers' home addresses, Fargo community development, the growing West Nile virus outbreak, and Minnesota's political fight over a special session on gun violence. Later, the hosts take calls and comments on their Question of the Morning: "What's your favorite thing to do when hanging out with family and friends?" The show wraps up with an interview with an extension educator about gardening and updates on recent sports and a viral "crazy squirrel" story.

• 00:00 - 05:05 - Opening & News Headlines: The show begins with the morning's weather forecast. Key news items include North Dakota lawmakers debating shielding their home addresses , a shots fired incident in Moorhead , the potential relocation of the Downtown Engagement Center in Fargo , strong North Dakota higher education enrollment growth , rising West Nile virus cases , and Governor Walz's efforts for a special session on gun violence in Minnesota.
• 05:05 - 08:35 - Sports and Morning Question: Jay Stenman gives the WDAY radio sports update, highlighting Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rogers being named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. The hosts then introduce the Question of the Morning:

  "What's your favorite thing to do when hanging out with family and friends?".
• 08:35 - 12:47 - Listener Calls and Family Fun: Trucker Al calls in to share his recent cruise trip to Alaska , and later, David calls to discuss his love for playing cards, specifically

  pinochle. The hosts share their own experiences, including playing games like

  Apples to Apples and the challenges of having long family visits.
• 12:47 - 16:51 - National Sports and News: Big Game James McCarty provides a sports update, including the Vikings' upcoming game in Dublin against the Steelers and the Twins' 90th loss of the season. He also discusses the serious on-field injury to Guardians player

  David Fry. The segment includes a

  Flatland Music Flashback trivia piece about Led Zeppelin's John Bonham.

• 16:51 - 23:25 - Garden Questions and Community Events: Clay County Extension Horticulture Educator Jill Patry joins the show to answer lawn and garden questions, including the best time for grass seeding and the edibility of

  rhubarb after June. Jill promotes upcoming workshops on

  preparing chicken coops for winter and house plant care. The hosts also discuss a recent

  squirrel attack story from the San Francisco Bay area.
• 23:25 - 28:09 - Ag News and Weather: WDAY Ag Director Bridget Riddle discusses research on a food additive for dairy cows to reduce methane emissions and Dean Wysocki gives a weather update, mentioning his online

  Woolly Worm winter forecast.
• 28:09 - 34:10 - Local Updates and Controversial Sports Punishment: The hosts discuss the sale and rebranding of a Don's Car Wash location and a scary story of a high school dance team being forced to perform

  bear crawls on a hot track, resulting in second-degree burns.
• 34:10 - 37:37 - Coffee Club Preview and Wrap-Up: Janae and Ronnie from the Coffee Club join to preview their show, which will include a discussion of the "Top 20 coolest cars from movies". The show ends with a final thank you to the listeners.