Kevin and Alex kick off the "Need to Know Morning Show" on a chilly Friday—the day of the North Dakota deer opener and the start of a cold weekend in the Fargo-Moorhead area. They cover local weather, high school football playoffs, and a deep dive into the ongoing government shutdown and its consequences, featuring clips from Senator John Kennedy and an Allied Pilots Association spokesperson. The hosts also touch on the rise of socialist views in New York politics and the Mega Millions jackpot jump.
Standout Moments:
| Time | Topic |
| 6:44 | Deer Opener and Weather Forecast The hosts discuss the North Dakota deer opener (noon today) and the Minnesota opener (tomorrow), with a cold forecast including a 70% chance of snow on Saturday. |
| 7:15 | Spuds Head to the Bank A recap of Moorhead Spuds football advancing to the state semifinals at US Bank Stadium (referred to as "the dome"). |
| 7:37 | Airline Safety and Shutdown Impact Discussion about the government shutdown causing strain on air travel safety due to air traffic controller fatigue, with comments from the Allied Pilots Association. |
| 8:20 | Anti-Communist Activist on New York Politics Zi Van Fleet, a survivor of China's Cultural Revolution, shares her dismay over New York voters electing a socialist mayor, warning of the consequences of communism. |
| 8:43 | North Dakota Highway Patrol on "Click It or Ticket" Captain Brian Newin discusses the "Click It or Ticket" campaign and the dangers of not wearing seatbelts, noting that 60% of fatal crashes in ND involve an unrestrained individual. |