Bonnie & Friends: Midnight Storms, Election Night Echoes, and the New Chief in Town

Welcome inside the Corwin Subaru Studios! In this Wednesday edition of Bonnie & Friends, Bonnie Amistadi and Jace Denman recap a wild, sleep-deprived night in the Fargo-Moorhead metro. A massive 2:00 a.m. thunderstorm packed with powerful winds swept through the region, knocking out power to thousands of local residents and forcing Jace to do a midnight flashlight inspection of his backyard fence. With the city waking up in the dark, the duo unpacks the results of North Dakota's historic election night, tracking the big wins and structural shakeups on the local ballots. Plus, they celebrate a major milestone for regional law enforcement as Fargo officially locks in its permanent new Police Chief. Key Moments The 2:00 A.m. Wake-Up Call: Bonnie and Jace break down the severe early-morning thunderstorms that slammed West Fargo and South Fargo with intense straight-line winds, leaving a trail of downed tree branches and leaves. Metro Power Outages: The show tracks the widespread electrical fallout from the storm, noting that Xcel Energy and Cass County Electric are working to restore power to thousands of households, including areas near South University Drive, Carl Ben Eielson School, and South Elmwood Park. Election Night Breakdown: The hosts dive deep into the local primary results, praising the seamless election coverage provided by Tim and Jay during a historic night at the polls. Praise for the Sheriff: The team highlights the successful re-election campaign of Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner, applauding his integrity for campaigning strictly in civilian clothes to maintain the highest ethical standards. Fargo's New Police Chief: The wait is officially over for regional law enforcement. Jace and Bonnie share the big news that Travis Stefanowicz has officially shed the interim tag and been named Fargo's permanent Chief of Police. Alarm Clock Anxiety: Jace admits that with the threat of local power outages overnight, he didn't take any chances—setting multiple backup alarms on both his watch and his phone to ensure he didn't sleep through his 5:00 a.m. call time.