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Join Steve Hallstrom every weekday. as he tackles the issues that matter most to you. With razor-sharp wit and unwavering conviction, Steve will cut through the noise and provide you with honest, unfiltered commentary that speaks directly to the issues that affect our community. With interactive segments and lively call-ins, listeners will be front and center in the conversation. Steve will keep you informed, empowered, and inspired. Tune in weekdays to catch the wave of conservative thought and be part of a community that celebrates the timeless principles that make our country great.

Catch The Steve Hallstrom show Monday-Friday from 4pm until 6pm on WZFG AM 1100 The Flag.

This pre-Thanksgiving edition of What's on Your Mind with Scott Hennen features an annual listener survey on turkey preference, a historical segment on Thanksgiving, an update on North Dakota's higher education and farm economy, and a discussion on solving homelessness.

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• Annual Turkey Survey: White Meat vs. Dark Meat

  (0:01:42) The hosts kick off their annual survey asking listeners for their preference: white meat or dark meat for Thanksgiving. [cite_start]They also added a second question this year: turkey, ham, or both.

• Rush Limbaugh on the True Story of Thanksgiving

  (0:03:55) [cite_start]The show plays a segment from Rush Limbaugh arguing that the Pilgrims' initial "common store" system (a "commune" and "forerunner to the communes we saw in the 60s and 70s") failed due to a lack of incentive, leading to discontent and near starvation. [cite_start]Prosperity arrived only after they scrapped this "socialism" experiment and implemented private property and free enterprise.

• University of Minnesota's "Whiteness Pandemic" Curriculum

  (0:06:17) [cite_start]The hosts discuss a reported University of Minnesota curriculum teaching that America suffers from a "whiteness pandemic" and that white parents must "re-educate" their children because "family life are a source of the systemic racism".

• North Dakota's $400 Million Farm Relief Program

  (0:22:21) [cite_start]Governor Kelly Armstrong announces a new $400 million farm relief program from the Industrial Commission and the Bank of North Dakota. The program includes:

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    $300 Million for a traditional Farm Loan Disaster Program to refinance and restructure debt at an interest rate of $3.75\%$, utilizing high land values.

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    $100 Million for a grain storage loan program to allow producers to hold their crop until prices improve.

• Critique of "Housing First" and "Harm Reduction" Policies

  (0:29:29) [cite_start]Author Mary Thoreau critiques the federal "Housing First" policy, noting that after 12 years, homelessness has only gone up. [cite_start]She argues the policy is based on the false premise that homelessness is only a housing issue, ignores root causes (like mental illness and addiction), and makes people wait a year to prove their homelessness, worsening their condition.

• Transformative Solution: Haven for Hope

  (0:31:05) [cite_start]As a model for a "transformative solution," Thoreau highlights Haven for Hope in San Antonio, Texas: a 22-acre campus where 100 service providers are coordinated to address every need, including mental health and recovery. [cite_start]She estimates roughly 80% of the homeless population has some sort of addiction and/or mental health issue.

• Financial Planning for Farmers: Tax-Advantaged Legacy

  (0:33:14) [cite_start]Financial expert John Haug discusses using IRS codes (like 412E3 and 401A) to help farm and ranch families pass their business onto the next generation in a tax-advantaged way, offering an alternative to purchasing equipment for tax deductions.

This Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Need to Know Morning Show with Kevin and Alex is packed with holiday well-wishes, local news, and a deep dive into the real history of Thanksgiving, courtesy of the late Rush Limbaugh. They cover the season's first snow, market updates, and all the local sports action.

Standout Moments

• Thanksgiving Eve is the Biggest Drinking Day (0:00:07) Kevin shares that the day before Thanksgiving is the biggest drinking day of the year, as people return home and meet friends.

• The First Snowfall: Totals and Road Conditions (0:01:15) The hosts discuss the first major snowfall of the season, with Lakes Country getting 3-4 inches. Later, Dean provides official snow totals, including 3.2 inches at the Fargo airport, and warns about slick roads and the temporary closing of I-29 south of Fargo.

• Controversial Minnesota Commentary (0:03:59) Kevin offers strong, provocative commentary regarding recent events and arrests in Minnesota, framing the issue as an "Islamic invasion."

• Tim Palasek's Contract Extension (0:08:08) Sports talk covers NDSU Head Football Coach Tim Palasek's new seven-year contract extension, a significant boost that ties him to the Bison program through the 2033 season.

• Rush Limbaugh on the True Meaning of Thanksgiving (The Socialism Experiment) (0:09:29) The show begins playing a segment from Rush Limbaugh about the Pilgrims. This segment argues that the Pilgrims' initial "common store" system (described as socialism/collectivism) failed, leading to hardship and starvation, but their eventual adoption of private property and individual incentive (capitalism) led to prosperity and the true reason for Thanksgiving.

• Ag Tech: John Deere's "Hacker Heroes" and Land O'Lakes/Microsoft's "OZ" (0:16:33) Bridgette Readel discusses how John Deere is using "white hat hackers" for cybersecurity and how Land O'Lakes and Microsoft created a digital assistant called "OZ" to help farmers manage complex information.

• Financial Update: Gold Price Spikes & Market Correction Warning (0:23:45) Money man Brien Krank warns listeners not to be distracted by the recent stock market indices, suggesting a hidden correction is occurring. He also discusses the massive, non-traditional spike in the price of gold, driven by international demand from countries like China and Russia.

• I-29 Reopened Update (0:36:58) An update confirms that I-29 south of Fargo is now open, though roads remain icy.

• Thanksgiving Fun Facts (0:39:07) The hosts share a list of Thanksgiving fun facts for dinner table conversation, including that baby turkeys are called "poults" and that turkeys can run up to 25 miles per hour.

Today's guests are Jay Thomas and Jeff Bredahl!

Join Steve Hallstrom every weekday. as he tackles the issues that matter most to you. With razor-sharp wit and unwavering conviction, Steve will cut through the noise and provide you with honest, unfiltered commentary that speaks directly to the issues that affect our community. With interactive segments and lively call-ins, listeners will be front and center in the conversation. Steve will keep you informed, empowered, and inspired. Tune in weekdays to catch the wave of conservative thought and be part of a community that celebrates the timeless principles that make our country great.

Catch The Steve Hallstrom show Monday-Friday from 4pm until 6pm on WZFG AM 1100 The Flag.

Concordia Cobbers Football head coach Terry Horan and Moorhead Spuds Football head coach Kevin Feeney join host Greg Burd for the 2025 Coaches Corner Podcast! This week they recapped the Spuds' state championship game, discussed Concordia's offseason recruiting plan, what they're looking forward to with Thanksgiving this week, and more.   Sponsors: Third Drop Coffee Brady’s Service Camrud Foss Concrete

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  Biden Admin Pressured Airports to House Migrants (20:00 - 21:05): Discussion of a bombshell Senate report revealing the Biden administration pressured at least 11 major airports to house illegal migrants in their facilities, compromising national security, particularly at the Atlantic City airport, which defends D.C. and NYC.  

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  DOJ Cases Against Comey and James Dismissed (27:14 - 28:07): Breaking news that a federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice's criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James due to the prosecutor's unlawful appointment, though the cases were dismissed "without prejudice," meaning they can be refiled.  

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  Thanksgiving Travel Weather Chaos (6:52 - 7:37): Dean Wysocki issues a severe warning: a clipper system will bring 2–4 inches of snow and 40 mph winds to Fargo, but areas directly south (Lisbon, Wahpeton) will be hit hardest with 6–9 inches. [cite_start]The afternoon commute will be "messy".  

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  Air Traffic Control is Archaic (12:07 - 12:47): Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy points out that to handle record travel and new air vehicles (like air Ubers), the U.S. needs billions to replace its archaic air traffic control system, some components of which date back to the 1960s.  

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  Travel Civility Campaign (13:17 - 14:04): Duffy discusses his new "civility campaign," urging travelers to be courteous, help one another with luggage, be patient with TSA, and "dress a little better"—avoiding slippers and pajamas.  

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  Milli Vanilli was 'Pre-AI' Lip Syncing (31:07 - 31:20): A host jokes that the infamous musical duo Milli Vanilli were an early example of "AI kind of before AI was a thing" because they looked good and lip-synced songs that someone else sang.  

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  Billionaires Warn of Stock Mania/Gold Rush (5:26 - 6:38): Financial expert David Fisher details how billionaires Ray Dalio and Jeffrey Gundlach are sounding alarms over distorted asset prices due to debt and are calling physical ownership of gold "imperative".  

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  Minnesota Fraud Reaches Billions, Funds Terror (11:15 - 12:15): John Hinderaker confirms that state fraud—including a scam where every dollar of a $100M-plus Medicaid housing program was criminal fraud—has reached "billions of dollars" and is being skimmed by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab.  

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  Portable Mortgages to Boost Housing (5:50 - 6:30): Discussion of a proposal for portable mortgages—allowing homeowners to transfer their current low mortgage rate and terms to a new home purchase—which could stimulate the housing market by solving the "landlocked mortgage rate" problem.  

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  Highway Patrol Winter Driving Tips (22:00 - 22:50): Captain Brian Neewan advises drivers to slow down to 45-55 mph on I-94 during slippery conditions, use four-wheel drive (if available), and warns that driving too fast for conditions can result in "care required" or "careless driving" citations.  

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  Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Down (3:02 - 3:07): The hosts note that the price for a 10-person Thanksgiving meal has dropped from around $64.05 to $55, reflecting a reversal of the inflation seen in previous years.  

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  First Responder Fire Suppression Innovation (16:47 - 18:30): Dave Mart of Eco Calf details his invention, the Eco Calf 3 system, a fluorine-free foam fire suppression tool that is portable and non-corrosive, turning many ordinary citizens into "First responders".  

Today's guests are Dr. Jake Schmitz from Freedom Wellness and Chiropractic, and Minnesota State Senate member Paul Utke!

Join Steve Hallstrom every weekday. as he tackles the issues that matter most to you. With razor-sharp wit and unwavering conviction, Steve will cut through the noise and provide you with honest, unfiltered commentary that speaks directly to the issues that affect our community. With interactive segments and lively call-ins, listeners will be front and center in the conversation. Steve will keep you informed, empowered, and inspired. Tune in weekdays to catch the wave of conservative thought and be part of a community that celebrates the timeless principles that make our country great.

Catch The Steve Hallstrom show Monday-Friday from 4pm until 6pm on WZFG AM 1100 The Flag.

Standout Moments

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  Winter Storm Warning Details (4:04 - 4:17): Dean Wysocki warns that a quick-moving clipper system will bring 3 to 6 inches of snow to the Fargo area starting Tuesday afternoon, with 6 to 9 inches south of Lisbon and Wahpeton, and strong winds creating difficult travel conditions.  

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  Welfare Fraud Funding Terrorism (7:49 - 8:19): The hosts express outrage over the fact that "over a billion" dollars in Minnesota welfare fraud is rooted in the Somalian community and is reportedly being funneled to the terrorist group Al-Shabaab, which is "spending my money on rocket launchers".  

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  The Weaponized FBI (9:01 - 10:04): Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker, in a pre-recorded clip, says that the FBI has become a "disaster zone" and was "politically and socially weaponized," especially under previous administrations, leading to a focus on "January 6 misdemeanors" rather than real threats.  

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  The 'Comey's Homies' Cabal (10:39 - 11:21): Parker claims that James Comey's decision not to charge Hillary Clinton "politically weaponized" the FBI and that a cabal of agents, dubbed "Comey's Homies," worshipped him and were the "epitome" of the weaponization problem.  

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  Thanksgiving Health/Loneliness Check (24:28 - 26:17): Mariah Prussa shares tips on balancing a Thanksgiving plate (protein first to slow sugar absorption) and stresses the importance of community and reaching out to friends who may be alone during the holiday season.  

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  Transgender Sports Debate Highlights Unfairness (2:55 - 4:00): Kevin Flynn passionately argues the unfairness of biological males competing against girls, citing the specific case of a trans athlete who pitched a shutout in a state championship game and the heartbreaking look on the defeated girls' faces.  

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  Trans Athlete Medal Tally (11:25 - 11:50): A startling factoid is shared that one trans athlete beat 423 different girls 1,100 times and took 57 medals.  

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  Mamdani's Terrorist Sympathizer Link (39:55 - 40:40): Brigitte Gabriel's clip is played, accusing NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani of being an Islamic terrorist sympathizer and citing his father's defense of suicide bombers as "soldiers worthy of sympathy".  

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  Republican Political Stupidity (4:23 - 5:04): The hosts critique Republicans for a "12 piece bucket of stupid" for wasting five months and not starting work on a second reconciliation bill, arguing they need to be more aggressive in selling their plan.  

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  Last Great Weekend Weather (34:36 - 35:05): Dean Wysocki confirms a final stretch of beautiful weather with highs of 52 on Saturday and Sunday, but warns that a wide-reaching system could bring snow and wind after Thanksgiving.  

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  Officer Lee Mews Salute to Law Enforcement (35:09 - 37:59): West Fargo SRO Lee Mews is honored, sharing his background as an Army National Guard veteran and his love for connecting with students at Horace High School.