This episode dives into a brutal cold snap, local winter activities, major political and social issues, and the latest in college sports. The hosts cover everything from Minnesota's frigid weather and ice fishing updates to heated discussions on political corruption and the "woke gender stuff" in schools.
Standout Moments
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Brutal Cold Weather Update (0:00:23) Kevin and Alex describe the freezing conditions, noting the current temperature is eight below zero and discussing the wind chill factor. They also mention that temperatures are about 20 degrees below normal for this time of year.
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Ice Fishing is Kicking Off (0:01:21) The hosts share exciting news about early ice fishing, with friends reporting four and a half to six and a half inches of ice on smaller bodies of water, and panfish are already "snapping." Caution is advised for early season ice.
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"12 Days of Christmas" Giveaway Announced (0:03:00) Details about the show's annual "12 Days of Christmas" promotion are revealed, set to start on Monday. Prizes will include a snowblower, an eyewear package, a floor scrubber, and an Ace Out Golf Sim package.
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Discussing Somali Fraud Rings in MN and ME (0:04:22) A major segment on the Somalian community focuses on reports of fraud rings in Minneapolis and Maine. The discussion features clips from Will Cain and Laura Ingraham, with the hosts expressing strong opinions on assimilation, corruption, and the use of public funds.
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Minnesota Car Tab "Grift" (0:05:40) Kevin shares a personal experience with the Minnesota tab renewal process, highlighting what he calls a state "scam" where his 2011 Chevy Silverado is valued by the state at over $35,000, significantly higher than its market value.
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Interview with Bridget Riedel on the Beef Industry (0:16:16) Bridgette Readel checks in from Deadwood, South Dakota, discussing the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association conference. She shares optimistic statistics on rancher profitability and family additions to operations, as well as the challenges producers face with packing industry "monopolization."
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Oregon Dad Blasts Gender Identity Survey in Schools (0:24:45) The show rolls a clip from America Reports about a father outraged over a state-issued gender identity survey for elementary students. The hosts strongly condemn the survey and the larger discussion around "woke gender stuff" in schools.
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Ice Fishing Pro Steve Carney on Forward-Facing Sonar (0:32:00) Ice fishing expert Steve Carney joins the show to give an ice report and discuss the controversial new technology, forward-facing sonar, which he believes is "devastating on our fishing community" and could ruin fisheries by allowing anglers to target fish in previously unfished areas.
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Minnesota Gophers Upset Indiana in College Hoops (0:37:10) A check of the local sports scores includes the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team defeating #22 ranked Indiana 73-64. NDSU men beat Montana, while UND lost to Idaho.
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LRC Winter Weather Outlook Teaser (0:39:10) Deano provides the daily forecast and teases the upcoming LRC Winter Weather Outlook show tomorrow, noting that this winter will "not be like the last two."