Bonnie & Friends

This Friday episode of Bonnie and Friends, airing on October 3rd, is a high-energy preview of a packed local sports weekend before an abrupt shift to fall weather. The hosts also cover bizarre news, hunting, and the weekly food fight.   Key Moments Final Summer Warmth & Weather Change: Today and Saturday will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 89∘F today and winds up to 25 mph. This ends two full weeks of warm weather. A drastic cool-off starts Sunday, with temperatures dropping to 65∘F, followed by highs of only 60∘F on Monday and 58∘F on Tuesday. Light frost is possible next week. Homecoming Weekend Sports Preview: The Fargo-Moorhead area is hosting multiple homecoming events and high-stakes football games. High School: Tonight, Fargo Shanley (No. 1) takes on Fargo Davies (No. 2) at 7:00 PM. Moorhead plays at Eden Prairie. College: Concordia Cobbers (1:00 PM kickoff) and MSUM Dragons (Noon kickoff) both celebrate homecoming on Saturday. NDSU Bison are on the road against No. 6 Illinois State at 6:00 PM (ESPN+). "Keep It Weird Portland" Protests: The hosts discuss an emergency protest in Portland, Oregon, where naked bicyclists planned to ride to show opposition to National Guard troops being deployed in the area. Friday Food Fight: How Do You Like Your Steak? The weekly segment asks listeners for their preferred steak preparation. The overwhelming majority of responses favor medium rare. Local Hockey Ticket Giveaway: The show is giving away tickets to two different Saturday hockey games: one pair of e-tickets to the UND Hockey exhibition game against Manitoba (6:07 PM puck drop) and six tickets to the Fargo Force Home Opener against Sioux City (6:05 PM puck drop). Hunting & FM Legion Riders: Jace Denman is taking the morning off to scout for ducks. The segment also promotes the FM Legion Riders' first breakfast of the season this Sunday (8:00 AM–Noon) at the Moorhead American Legion, with proceeds going to Patriot Assistance Dogs (PADS). The Cheese Flavor to Miss: Ag Director Bridgette Readel shares a humorous food alert: Laughing Cow Pumpkin Spice Cheese.

This episode of Bonnie and Friends, airing on Thursday, October 2, covers the continuing unusually warm weather, anticipation for the weekend's high school and college football games, and unusual reports of tech-related incidents involving Waymo cars and Amazon drones.

[caption id="attachment_112686" align="alignnone" width="225"] Frode Tilden joins Bonnie & Friends to talk about the Leif Erikson 5k[/caption] The Leif Erikson 5k walk/run is Thursday, Oct 9th.  Listen as we chat with Frode Tilden to get more details on this fun event!   Click on the link to get signed up! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leiferiksonday5krunwalk/1871358

It's a windy Wednesday morning, the first day of October, and the warm weather is expected to continue with highs in the mid-80s. The show covers the latest on the Fargo image distribution investigation, local construction wrap-ups, and the continuing debate over gun control in Minnesota. The hosts pose the potentially explosive Question of the Morning: "Married life or single life and why?"

It's Tuesday morning on Bonnie and Friends, and the warm weather continues with the city having hit 92∘F yesterday, setting a new record for the day. The hosts cover breaking local news about the Attorney General's investigation into unlawful images involving Fargo students and the Fargo City Commission reversing course to approve a full-time mayor position. They also discuss the firing of Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, the Minnesota special session proposal to ban assault rifles, and listener stories of home and vehicle vandalism.

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.

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…

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…

This episode of Bonnie and Friends WDAY Radio covers a wide range of topics, starting with the weather, including a dense fog advisory in the Fargo area. The hosts discuss the ongoing beautiful weather and the recent temperature fluctuations caused by the fog. They share personal stories, from walking the dog and trimming its nails to high school hangouts and memories of roller skating and drive-in movies. The show also covers local and national news, including a property tax increase in Moorhead to hire more firefighters, a scam targeting the Cass County Sheriff's Office, and an investigation at Fargo Davies High School. Listeners call in to share their own high school hangout spots, from pizza joints to local dams and even a family's woods. The sports segment highlights recent games, including the Minnesota Lynx's WNBA playoff loss and the Twins' win. Other topics include a fascinating discussion on the high cost of running farm equipment and a viral "Fat Bear Week" competition.

Bonnie and Jace kick off a sunny Tuesday with local news, quirky headlines, and a lively Question of the Morning: Owning a home is great… until what? From leaky pipes and surprise neighbors to birds dive-bombing in the backyard, listeners share their funniest (and most painful) homeowner moments. Plus, we cover everything from Vikings in Dublin to Minnesota tax talk, with a dash of golf glory and weather sunshine.