Bonnie & Friends

📍 Show Overview:In this lively episode of Bonnie and Friends on WDAY Radio, Bonnie and Jace bring a classic North Dakota morning to life with a dynamic blend of breaking news, weather updates, sports chatter, and quirky humor. With guest appearances from “Big Game James,” meteorologist Dean Wysocki, and listener call-ins, it's a jam-packed two-hour broadcast that rides the waves of serious headlines and breezy banter. ⏱️ Highlighted Moments & Timestamps: 🌩️ [0:00–2:45] Major Weather & Crime Headlines Recap of storms across MN, including large hail in Brainerd Lakes and confirmed tornadoes. Breaking: Accused murderer facing federal charges in connection with the killing of a MN lawmaker’s husband. 🚨 [2:45–4:40] Crime Watch Valley City DUI/fleeing arrest of a 19-year-old. Child pornography charges in LaMoure County. Fire destroys Maple Lake home — no injuries reported. 📺 [4:40–10:09] Sports Center Comes to Fargo & Local Sports Recap ESPN's SportsCenter is visiting Fargo on August 11 — NDSU football to be featured! Volleyball all-star game coverage: Shanley grad Caitlin Ullman shines with 14 kills. NBA & Stanley Cup Finals updates: Thunder vs. Pacers; Panthers vs. Oilers. 🧠 [10:09–15:00+] Offbeat & Humorous Banter Listener call-ins about “what makes you nervous” (dentist, bills, open carry). Bonnie and Jace swap childhood dental trauma stories and joke about emotional support alligators. 🍓 [2:46–3:00:00+] Lifestyle & Community Vibes Strawberry season in full swing — how to pick the perfect berry! Talk of summer heat, foggy windows, and grilling tips. Listener Paulie gets nostalgic about ‘The Bionic Woman’ and awkward gun sightings in KFC. 🎧 [~7:00 AM Segment] Flatland Music Flashback Preview Tomorrow’s musical throwback features Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, and more.

📝 Episode Description  This morning on Bonnie & Friends from WDAY Radio, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman ride the Monday morning airwaves with thunder, laughs, and plenty of local flavor. From a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota to the oddest things people dare to put on their food, this episode is packed with stories you didn’t know you needed. Plus: the Great Grocery Giveaway rolls on, J.J. Spaun gets his first major golf win, and why Bonnie thinks watermelon needs salt (Jace respectfully disagrees). 🌩️ Thunderstorms. 🏀 NBA Finals. 🧂 Salt on grits. It’s all here. ⏱️ Highlighted Moments [00:01:00] Morning Weather Check-In: Dean Wysocki warns of strong storms and hail. Listeners report real-time weather in Fargo and beyond. [00:12:00] Breaking News: Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers captured after largest manhunt in state history. [00:17:30] The Strangest Food Combos Listeners Love: Peanut butter on hot dogs 🌭🥜 Sugar in grits 🍚 Ketchup in mashed potatoes 🥔🍅 Sunflower seeds on a Dairy Queen Blizzard 🌻❄️ [00:32:00] Sports Rundown with Jace: RedHawks fall 8–3 to Lake County Dockhounds ⚾ Twins swept by Astros after blowing 9th-inning lead 😖 Minnesota Lynx dominate LA Sparks; now 10–1 🏀 [00:49:00] NBA Finals Talk: Thunder vs. Pacers heats up, Shea Gilgeous-Alexander drops 35 points in Game 4. [01:02:00] Question of the Morning: What’s the strangest thing you've seen people put on food? Listeners call in with hot takes and wild snack confessions. [01:24:00] Flatland Music Flashback 🎶 Spotlight on Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and “Grease” soundtrack history. [01:38:00] Three-Degree Guarantee: Weather bets and local pride collide. Will Dean’s forecast hit the mark? [02:12:00] Dr. Chad Zimmerman Joins In: How to treat pain before it becomes chronic + why icing > ibuprofen after an injury. [02:30:00] Wrapping Up With Ronnie: Game nights, childhood card games, and a new Italian restaurant opening in West Fargo.

📝 Episode Summary Bonnie & Friends bring you a Father’s Day weekend special packed with laughs, local headlines, unpredictable weather, and one very important question: "We're going on a road trip… what are you bringing?" 😄 From flash flood warnings in Minnesota to softball-throwing protesters and an 89-year-old blind vet catching crappies in 40-mph winds, this show has it all. Plus: it's Friday the 13th, and the crew digs into why this day freaks people out — hotels with no 13th floors, spooky movie trivia, and a whole lot of laughs. 👻🎬 🧨 Episode Highlights 🎧 00:00 – Welcome & Weather Bonnie kicks off the show with a chilly forecast — cloudy, breezy, and a high of only 63°F. Light drizzle in the FM area; torrential downpours south of Minnesota with flash flood warnings. Dean Wysocki (Chief Meteorologist) drops in multiple times with updates. “Crappy, crappy, crappy today,” he says, summing it up perfectly. 🚨 08:10 – Local News Buzz A former NDSU football player sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking. Fargo won’t be getting a water park, following a messy developer fallout. A hit-and-run in Dilworth has police searching for a maroon minivan. Italian Moon, a beloved Grand Forks pizzeria, to close after 60 years 😢. 🚓 14:50 – National Crime & Drama Mass shooting suspect arrested in Minnesota. 900 lbs of meth seized from a Burnsville storage locker in a bust tied to a Minneapolis restaurant raid. A protester arrested for throwing a softball at officers. Not a softball story… but a story with a softball. 🎣 45:00 – Outdoor Vibes Steve Carney joins to talk Father’s Day weekend fishing and a special veteran’s trip with 89-year-old Merlin from Dilworth. Despite wind and rain, they caught beautiful crappies. “Smile said it all,” Bonnie notes. ⚾ 58:30 – Sports Recap (with Jace Denman) Twins got demolished again (16-3 loss). FM Redhawks snagged a 9–6 win vs KC Monarchs. U.S. Open: Tom Hoge off to a rocky start, sitting 79th. NHL Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers staged a stunning comeback win to tie the series 2-2. NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers lead the series 2–1 over OKC. Game 4 tonight! 🧃 01:14:00 – Friday Fun: Road Trip Essentials 🚗 Today’s question of the morning: “We’re going on a road trip — what are you bringing?” Listener answers ranged from Snackleboxes and Red Licorice to Cheetos, deer sticks, and “companionship.” Bonnie shares…

Welcome to another lively morning with Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! In today’s episode, Bonnie and Jace dive into everything from wildfire smoke alerts and rainy forecasts to explosive devices discovered in Grand Forks and the Minnesota Twins’ big win. 🔥 Hot Topics Covered: Air Quality Alert (0:30): Wildfire smoke returns to North Dakota and Minnesota. Learn which counties are under alert and what you should do to stay safe. News Headlines (4:10): An explosive device in Grand Forks, measles cases rising in ND, and scammers targeting inmate families. Twins Crush It (14:55): Byron Buxton blasts a 479-foot homer. Relive the highlights of the Twins vs. Rangers game and the RedHawks update too. Veterans Honored (1:12:00): A heartfelt salute on Women Veterans Day at Fargo AmVets, plus a Flag Day celebration with free food and prizes. Weather Chat with Dean Wysocki (1:34:00): What’s with the smoke? Will rain clear it up? Dean breaks down what to expect this weekend. Lawn & Garden Time (1:42:00): Don Kinsler answers all your summer yard questions—from thinning carrots to taming tree suckers. Bison Safety PSA (2:25:00): Yep, someone else got gored at Yellowstone. The crew dishes out wild stories and safety tips. Bear in the Hot Tub (2:28:00): A Florida bear makes himself at home. Lawn chairs, donuts, and all.

Rise and shine, Fargo! The Bonnie & Friends morning show welcomes listeners with a mix of news, banter, weather, and wild local happenings—under the glow of a barely-visible Strawberry Moon. 🌕 This jam-packed episode has something for everyone—from wildfire smoke forecasts to a rant about overflowing junk drawers and the nostalgia of Bob Welch tracks. Toss in quirky sleep schedules, vintage shopping hot takes, and a deer sighting on a morning commute, and you’ve got small-town Americana at its finest. 🔥 Highlights include: [00:05] – The Strawberry Moon’s hazy rise & a cloudy sky report 🌫️ [00:12] – Fargo’s top cop defends officers in viral video controversy [00:19] – Wildfire smoke from Canada creeps back into ND & MN [00:23] – Naturalization ceremonies: nearly 200 new U.S. citizens in Fargo! 🇺🇸 [00:30] – Daily "Question of the Morning": What’s sitting around your house that you should toss or donate? Cue chaos! 🧦🪑👚 [00:47] – Redhawks, Spuds, and Twins sports roundups ⚾ [01:03] – The never-ending battle of "junk vs. treasure" and thrift-store tales [01:28] – Local mystery: masked teens caught kicking doors in the night 😬 [01:35] – Bonnie’s Fitbit fail and steps-guilt relatable moment 👣 [01:52] – Flatland Music Flashback: From Bob Welch to Prince to 38 Special 🎶 [02:03] – Great Grocery Giveaway drama: Will Nick Ostrom call in on time?! [02:07] – Dumper Dan talks Lake Michigan salmon fishing 🎣 [02:20] – Pop-Tarts are back—especially blue raspberry. Important news. [02:30] – Cinnamon churro knock-off Oreos get Bonnie’s side-eye 👀 [02:42] – UK bans a Twix ad? Yes, for “encouraging dangerous driving” 🚗🍫 [02:50] – Market & money insights with Brian Kronk 💼📉 [03:00+] – Final funnies, giveaways, and Dolly Parton’s potato obsession 🥔💕

Wake up with Bonnie and Friends on WDAY Radio as they dish out small-town stories, full moon facts, missing wallets, and the Great Grocery Giveaway! 🌕 From strawberry moons and barking dogs to intense hockey breakdowns and local crime updates, this episode delivers a full buffet of Fargo charm, morning banter, and community vibes. Plus: have you ever lost something important… and found it again? You won’t believe what these listeners recovered! 💥 Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Good Morning, Moon! 🌕Bonnie and Jace start the day with weather updates, stargazing over a nearly full "Strawberry Moon," and classic Midwestern chatter. (Spoiler: someone forgot their Fitbit.) 07:45 – Crime & ConsequencesFargo police officers assaulted, a man tracked a woman using a hidden device, and a meth ring takedown tied to the Latin Kings—crime news hits hard this week. 18:05 – Small Town Hero Moments 🙌From lost wallets returned (with every dollar inside!) to high school class rings mysteriously vanishing and reappearing—listeners call in with jaw-dropping recovery stories. 32:00 – Sports Talk & Sleepy NHL Recaps 🏒Is Bobrovsky unbeatable? Bonnie’s crew breaks down the Florida Panthers' 6-1 win over the Oilers and shares Minnesota sports updates from the Twins, Lynx, and Vikings’ off-season. 49:00 – The $10,000 Grocery Giveaway 🛒💰Find out who qualified this hour, and hear some frustration for those who missed the call. PSA: Don’t sleep through your name being on the radio! 1:10:00 – Chatting About Everything: Dogs, BBQ, and CostcoFrom barking watchdogs to overspending on toilet paper, the team laughs about daily life quirks we can all relate to. 1:35:00 – Flatland Music Flashback 🎸A nostalgic detour through Rod Stewart, Sly & the Family Stone, and 70s hits that still make you want to dance (or cry). 1:50:00 – Community SpotlightInterview with Daniel D’Amico from First Lutheran Church about their awesome summer concert series, starting with The Front Fenders and featuring food, music, and even classic cars!

Welcome to a whirlwind Monday morning edition of Bonnie & Friends on WDAY Radio! Today’s episode is a nostalgic (and hilariously painful) romp through childhood injuries, weekend adventures, and the upcoming summer fun around Fargo–Moorhead. Bonnie, Jace, and friends bring stories of ping-pong table attacks, gopher trap mishaps, and car-wash weather wisdom—all sprinkled with community updates, events, sports, and a healthy dose of local humor. 🎙️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (with Timestamps): [00:02:30] Weather Woes & Pool Openings Bonnie kicks things off with the forecast—cloudy, breezy, with scattered showers—and a note that Fargo pools are open! “It’s not exactly swimming weather, but the kids won’t care.” [00:07:20] Arrests, Accidents & Local Crime Rundown News highlights include multiple police incidents, including a motorcycle crash and meth possession charges. Fargo’s been busy. [00:15:45] Listener QOTM: “Worst Injuries Growing Up?” The phone lines explode with listeners sharing childhood injuries. From gopher traps to ping-pong tables, the crew—and the audience—relive their most painful memories. [00:27:10] Bonnie’s Ping-Pong Table Attack Bonnie’s ping-pong table story is one for the books. Bruised but unbroken, she jokes: “Someday, someone’s gonna ask if I had surgery, and I’ll say, ‘Nope. Ping-pong table.’” [00:41:00] Grocery Giveaway & Fun at Rusco Windows Win $10,000 in groceries! The Great Grocery Giveaway kicks off this week. First stop: Rusco Windows. First qualifier: Cindy Wagner. (Congrats!) [00:55:10] Twins & RedHawks Wrap-Up Joe Ryan shines for the Twins with 6 strikeouts over 5 innings. Meanwhile, the RedHawks beat the Salt Dogs 8–3 with some homer action. [01:03:30] Sports Blitz Highlights from the WNBA, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and high school softball champs. (Spoiler: The Minnesota Lynx are still undefeated!) [01:15:00] Kathy Brekke Joins from Jasper’s Theatre 🎭 A delightful chat about Jasper’s Theatre’s summer season in Park Rapids! Gospel shows, 50s jukebox hits, crooners, and a whole lot of family fun. “We’re joy givers,” says Kathy. [01:35:00] Talkin’ Tech: Can Costco Cards Get You Through TSA? (No.) Internet rumors debunked: You cannot fly with your Costco card. But you can get a $1.50 hot dog combo. [01:44:30] Napping Slows Brain Aging? Sign Us Up! Science says: napping slows brain aging by 6.5 years. Bonnie and Jace are ready to schedule their next snooze. [01:57:00] Music Flashback 🎶 — Bee Gees, Cyndi Lauper, MC Hammer From “Can’t Touch This” to “Love You Inside Out,” the team grooves down memory lane with trivia and birthday shout-outs (Happy B-Day…

Join Bonnie Amistadi and guests every weekday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on AM 970 WDAY for local news, weather, and conversation done right. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

So it would seem.. Join Bonnie Amistadi and guests every weekday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on AM 970 WDAY for local news, weather, and conversation done right. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Join Bonnie Amistadi and guests every weekday from 5 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on AM 970 WDAY for local news, weather, and conversation done right. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!