🎯 Episode Overview:It's a blazing Thursday morning on Bonnie and Friends, and the crew is serving up a sizzling mix of local updates, national quirks, and good old-fashioned banter. From National Hot Dog Day and ND Fair highlights to major shifts in real estate and public health, Bonnie, Jace, and friends keep things funny, sharp, and community-focused. Also: why are Barbie dolls being smuggled into North Korea? 🌭 0:00 – National Hot Dog Day! Free dogs at Costco, Sonic, and Kwik Trip Listener calls in with hot dog toppings debate “Chili or kraut? There’s no wrong answer—unless it’s mayo.” 🌡️ 6:20 – Weather Outlook Mid-80s today with scattered storms possible Fire danger remains high in parts of MN/ND “It’s that kind of day where sunscreen and an umbrella both make sense.” 🎪 9:30 – ND State Fair Preview Sawyer Brown, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll & more Jace shares tips on beating the crowds and best fair food hacks “Pro tip: hit the mini donuts first. They run out by noon!” 💵 14:00 – Inflation & Consumer Prices Update Retail sales slightly up; grocery prices still a pain Bonnie: “If bacon hits $10, I’m switching to tofu—maybe.” 🏡 21:40 – Fargo-Moorhead Housing Snapshot Prices cooling in some areas, rent still high Debate: Is it better to buy now or wait until fall? “Interest rates scare me more than a hailstorm in July.” 🦠 30:10 – New Virus Alert from CDC “Chapare virus” case in South America (ebola-like symptoms) No U.S. cases, but public health teams monitoring closely “We just got used to leaving the house again...” 🪖 38:55 – North Korea’s Barbie Ban (Yes, Really) Smugglers caught bringing Barbie dolls into the country Bonnie: “Imagine risking jail time for Malibu Dreamhouse.” 🧻 44:20 – TP Shortage? Not Again! Supply chain hiccup rumored, but retailers downplay concerns Jace: “Buy what you need, not a 12-year supply, folks.” 🎤 51:00 – Listener Calls: Hot Dog Memories, Hometown Shoutouts Favorite fair foods, summer road trips, and a shoutout to Grandpa Ernie in Wahpeton “He’s 94 and still mowing his own lawn.” 🚓 1:05:15 – Fargo Crime Roundup DWI arrests spike over the weekend Local police warn about fake charity scams popping up via text 🎵 1:22:00 – Music Rewind & Flatland Jams Recap of recent shows and what’s next in the lineup Listener texts in a request for Journey (which Jace gladly honors) 📦…