It's a snowy Monday as the hosts kick off the "12 Days of Christmas" giveaway. The episode features bombshell revelations on the scale of the Minnesota fraud scandal from Senator John Kennedy, Mark Levin's take on the constitutionality of the "coke boat" airstrikes, a severe winter storm watch, and advice on health and wellness.
Standout Moments
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Minnesota Fraud Estimated at $6 BILLION (0:04:33) [cite_start]Senator John Kennedy discusses the Minnesota fraud mess, revealing that investigators are now estimating the total theft from taxpayers, across three fraud schemes (including the Feeding Our Future and autism scams), may be as much as $6 billion by the time they are done. [cite_start]He details the autism scam where providers bribed Somali parents $400 to $1,500 to falsely certify their children as autistic.
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Politicians Blocked Investigation (0:05:32) [cite_start]Kennedy asserts that state authorities in Minnesota knew claims were rising but "the politicians wouldn't let them" investigate the fraudulent businesses or check on the children. [cite_start]The hosts state this scandal should be a "career ender" for Governor Walz and his administration.
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Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday (0:06:58) [cite_start]Dean Wysocki issues a Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday into Tuesday night for the area from Devil's Lake through Fargo and northward.
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[cite_start]Snow will likely start by lunchtime, with 3 to 6 inches expected in the FM area.
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[cite_start]Heavier snow, 6+ inches, is expected around Grand Forks and Thief River.
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[cite_start]High winds are expected on the back side, leading to "near blizzard conditions" Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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Levin on Constitutionality of Coke Boat Strikes (0:13:00) [cite_start]Mark Levin argues that nothing in the Constitution prohibits the President from taking military action, distinguishing between Congress's power to "declare war" and the President's power to "make war". [cite_start]He cites numerous historical examples of undeclared military actions, from the Barbary Pirates to the Korean War.
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Venezuelan Drug Gangs Designated Terrorist Organizations (0:31:07) [cite_start]Levin reveals that gangs like Tren de Aragua are not just criminal gangs but an "international militia" and a "kinetic part of their military," and have been officially designated by the State Department as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in February 2025. [cite_start]He calls the President's actions "strictly defensive" against a government pushing drugs and supporting groups like Hezbollah.
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Need to Know's "12 Days of Christmas" Kicks Off (0:08:48) The promotion officially begins. [cite_start]The prize for Day 1 is a four-pack of tickets to Mannheim Steamroller (Saturday at Shields Arena). [cite_start]Day 2's prize is a new snowblower from Buffalo River Sales.
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Hawaii Trip Deal for $1,538 (0:32:46) [cite_start]Katie from Travel Travel announces a great deal: 7 nights at the Twin Fin on Waikiki Beach (including flights and transfers from Fargo) in January for $1,538 per person (double occupancy).
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Health and Wellness: The Parasite Problem (0:38:23) [cite_start]Mariah Prussia discusses parasites, noting that almost everyone has them. [cite_start]She lists common symptoms like bloating, itchy skin, brain fog, teeth grinding, and huge cravings for sugar. [cite_start]She mentions herbal remedies such as black walnut hull, wormwood, and clove.