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Bonnie & Friends: Weather, Politics, and Community

Bonnie & Friends: Weather, Politics, and Community

Update: 2025-09-25
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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…
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Bonnie & Friends: Weather, Politics, and Community

Bonnie & Friends: Weather, Politics, and Community

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