It’s a packed Monday morning on the Need to Know Morning Show as hosts Alex Taylor and Kevin Flynn navigate the fallout of a high-scoring weekend in sports and a heavy dose of the "unexplained." The crew breaks down the Minnesota Wild’s wild 9-6 loss to the Avalanche and the Kentucky Derby’s historic photo finish.
The conversation takes an otherworldly turn as the team discusses newly released UFO files and Goldie Hawn’s "divine" alien encounter. Plus, we get a vision for the road with West Fargo PD’s Officer Rhonda Jorgensen , agricultural insights on "beef month" and grain dust safety with Bridgette Readel , and health-conscious tips from Mariah Prussia on the revival of homegrown food and "victory gardens".
🎧 Standout Moments & Timestamps
[00:01:18] – The Wildest Game in Hockey Kevin and Alex recap the unbelievable 9-6 playoff opening between the Wild and the Avalanche—a game with more goals than some football matchups.
[00:05:23] – A Derby for the History Books The crew discusses "Mystik Dan’s" (referenced as Golden Tempo) long-shot victory at the Kentucky Derby and Sherry DeVoe’s milestone as the first female trainer to win the race.
[00:11:06] – Termination of the Iran War? A deep dive into the political TiVo: Senator Dave McCormick joins Peter Ducey to discuss whether hostilities in Iran have truly terminated or if we are simply in a temporary ceasefire.
[00:15:29] – Agricultural Safety & Beef Month Bridgette Readel kicks off Beef Month but shares a sobering Purdue University report regarding an uptick in fatalities from grain dust explosions, despite fewer total incidents in 2025.
[00:22:15] – The Truth is Out There Investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell discusses 46 videos the Pentagon hasn't declassified yet and why these "craft of unknown origin" are baffling the intelligence community.
[00:26:15] – The Backyard Revival Mariah Prussia discusses the "health revival" among the younger generation, including her son’s new chemical-free home and the rising popularity of raising chickens and sourdough starters.
[00:30:16] – Click It for Coffee Vision Zero’s Leah Kilm and Officer Rhonda Jorgensen announce a special event at Sandy’s Donuts: wear your seatbelt and get a free cold brew or drip coffee.
[00:32:11] – Goldie Hawn’s "Divine Touch" The crew plays a clip of actress Goldie Hawn describing her 1960s encounter with silver, triangular-shaped beings that communicated through high-frequency sound.