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It’s Hump Day on the Need to Know Morning Show, and the team is navigating the ultimate spring "roller coaster." Hosts Kevin Flynn and Alex Taylor celebrate a rare 70-degree day in Fargo while bracing for a Friday that meteorologist Dean Wysocki bluntly warns "is going to suck" with the return of the S-word (snow). The political heat remains high as the team dives into California’s controversial "Stop Nick Shirley Act," a move critics say is designed to shield mass political fraud from citizen journalists. Senator John Kennedy stops by (via TiVo) to deliver his trademark wit on the "loon wing" of the Democratic Party and their "deep-fried motherboards." Plus, local legend Don Kinzler returns to the studio to talk crabgrass prevention, and the crew gives a massive shout-out to JD’s BBQ for a brisket that practically stole the show. Standout Moments: [00:04:10] UFC at the White House: Kevin breaks down the "epic" news of Dana White bringing a UFC card to the White House for the 4th of July and the 250th anniversary of the U.S..   [00:05:40] Brisket Bliss: A heartfelt thank you to JD’s Barbecue for a studio lunch that had the breakroom smelling like high-end smoke.   [00:07:35] The 50-Degree Spread: Meteorologist Dean explains a "strong" cold front that will leave some parts of the region in the 20s while Fargo basks in the 70s.   [00:12:45] The Stop Nick Shirley Act: A deep dive into California’s new legislation that aims to criminalize independent journalism in the name of "privacy," potentially protecting fraudulent hospice centers.   [00:19:40] NDSU Test Plots: Ag expert Bridget Riedel gives a virtual tour of the barns and greenhouses you see from I-29, explaining why some research plots have been continuous since the 1800s.   [00:25:40] Golden Age Investing: Money man Brian Kronk explains why the stock market is "on a tear" despite global conflicts and why this might be the biggest bull market of our lives.   [00:34:10] Crabgrass Countdown: Don Kinzler warns that once soil hits 50-55 degrees, it’s too late for preventer. He breaks down the 2026 lawn care calendar.   [00:37:30] The Aronia Berry Secret: Don reveals the fruit with the largest acreage in North Dakota—and no, it’s not apples.   [00:40:40] Kennedy’s "Loon Wing": Senator John Kennedy provides pure gold on why he thinks the motherboard of the modern left is "deep fried".   [00:44:45] Compressional Warming:…