It’s a lively, jam-packed Friday on the Need to Know Morning Show! Kevin’s flying solo (Alex returns Monday) and serving up a mix of heartfelt Mother’s Day tributes, a fiery political rundown, your essential weekend weather forecast, and—wait for it—a brand-new Pope?! From reminiscing about chocolate chip cookies and childhood chaos to tackling teacher pay and tariffs, it’s classic NTK: local flavor meets national headlines, with side orders of snark and sincerity. Plus, Bridget Readel drops in for your ag check-in, and Dino dishes the heatwave forecast for the fishing opener.
⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:
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0:50 – Alex is out, but for a proud reason! Her son graduates from OCS and heads off to serve as an Army officer.
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1:20 – Weekend weather preview — get ready for 90s on Sunday and Monday. 🔥
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3:39 – Mother’s Day Giveaway! Prizes include concert tickets, dinner, flowers, and a luxury hotel stay.
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8:42 – A beautiful tribute to Mom — “She raised three kids on her own before marrying my dad and having me.”
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12:26 – Witty poker night banter — includes a shoutout to Rick from Tuffy’s and a rant about pool rules.
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16:00 – Timberwolves dominate Golden State and the Twins extend their winning streak.
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26:01 – #WalkAway Campaign and Democratic Party division deep dive.
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32:00 – Debate dissection — Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, and what’s next for 2028.
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35:00 – Tributes to Mom keep rolling in — chocolate chip cookies, sacrifices, and more ❤️
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43:30 – Farming update with Bridget Readel — wheat planting, jump safety tips, and new sugar beet tech.
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54:00 – Doppler radar conspiracies?! Kevin digs into the weirdest headline of the day.
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1:01:15 – Governor's Fishing Opener memories — including Arne Carlson in a London Fog coat while it pours rain. 😂
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1:17:00 – Three Degree Guarantee — Dino nails the weather down to the degree (again).
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1:33:05 – Greg Gutfeld closes the show with a zinger on Joe Biden’s View appearance.