In this vibrant, community-rooted episode of What’s On Your Mind, Kevin Flynn takes the mic for Scott Hennen and brings listeners an energetic and down-to-earth morning show filled with local updates, inspiring community stories, and timely political commentary. From shoutouts to legendary entrepreneur Harold Hamm to a spontaneous town hall on downtown Fargo’s evolution, this episode pulses with passion, perspective, and a healthy dose of humor. Kevin welcomes surprise guests Crystal Duker, Sammy and Katie from the Kilbourne Group, and even chats about twirly chairs and downtown housing over breakfast tacos. We meet fascinating locals like Mike Warner — retired farmer turned author and software entrepreneur — and explore how ordinary North Dakotans are doing extraordinary things. Meanwhile, listener calls and commentary dig into timely political issues like mayoral pay, carbon capture skepticism, and how energy policy ties into economic opportunity. From state pride to spirited debate, this episode keeps the mics hot and the community engaged. 📌 Standout Moments & Timestamps: 0:00 – 3:21 | Opening Monologue: Kevin sets the tone, praises North Dakota heroes, and shares why Scott Hennen is in Oklahoma with Harold Hamm. 3:22 – 5:10 | Meet Crystal Duker: Lifelong Republican and Lions Club leader joins the studio and reflects on civic leadership. 6:37 – 10:06 | Spotlight on Downtown Fargo: Sammy & Katie from Kilbourne Group preview brunch events, bookstore day, and downtown revitalization. 10:37 – 17:00 | A Summer of Fun in Fargo: From twirly chairs to brunch giveaways, discover why downtown is the place to be. 17:00 – 19:57 | Debate Time with Crystal: Mayoral pay, part-time vs. full-time leadership, and keeping “citizen government” in place. 23:20 – 26:08 | Wrigley Field Memories: Kevin shares an epic Harry Caray story during Cubs chat with meteorologist Dean. 27:07 – 29:43 | Furniture Mission Shoutout: Crystal highlights a powerful local initiative helping families with donated furniture. 34:07 – 34:43 | Grant Calls In: Concerns about carbon capture schemes and calls for oil industry transparency. 38:51 – 45:52 | Crystal on Ellendale’s Data Boom: A deep dive into Applied Digital’s impact on small-town ND and the future of AI. 46:17 – 47:41 | The Natural Gas Vision: Listener John envisions independence from Xcel with an in-state power pipeline. 53:11 – 54:10 | Trump & the Veterans: Emotional recap of Trump honoring wounded vets in the Oval Office. “Every day is Veterans Day here.” 57:27 –…