This special Veterans Day episode of the Need to Know Morning Show brings you a mix of patriotic reflections, local weather, sports updates, and deep dives into the week's biggest political news: the end of the government shutdown. The hosts discuss what Veterans Day means and share gratitude for those who served, while also running down local deals for veterans. The conversation quickly shifts to the end of the government shutdown, with clips from Fox News analysts and correspondents discussing the political fallout, particularly the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies debate and the chaos at airports. Plus, learn about a local recycling initiative and this week's surprisingly mild November forecast!   Standout Moments Happy Veterans Day & Veteran Deals: The hosts play a patriotic song and celebrate Veterans Day, quickly transitioning to a rundown of free meals and discounts available for veterans and active-duty military at local spots [0:00:00 - 0:02:18]. Government Shutdown Ends: Discussion on the temporary end of the government shutdown, noting that while the Senate voted yes, it will take days to reopen fully, with the House aiming to vote late Wednesday [0:04:47 - 0:06:01]. Analysis of the Shutdown's Failure: Brit Hume, Ben Domenech, Harold Ford Jr., and Leslie Marshall weigh in on the shutdown, debating whether it was a "fool's errand" for Democrats and the central issue of ACA subsidies [0:09:47 - 0:12:12]. Weather Forecast: Northern Lights & 60°F: The show's meteorologist, Dino, provides a fantastic forecast, with highs near 50°F and a chance of 60°F on Friday, and clear skies tonight offering a great opportunity to see the Northern Lights [0:04:02 - 0:04:46] and [0:20:53 - 0:21:40]. Chaos at Airports: A report highlights the massive flight cancellations and delays due to air traffic controller staff shortages caused by the 41-day government shutdown [0:27:07 - 0:28:13]. Recycling Month Promotion: Mary Aldrich from Minn Kota Recycles talks about "America Recycles Day" and their "Cans for Cartons" promotion to collect aluminum cans for the Fargo public schools, with a one-cent match on all cans [0:31:54 - 0:33:04]. Kennedy on Shutdown Pay: Senator John Kennedy is featured, arguing that senators should not be paid during a government shutdown as a matter of "shared sacrifice" and "leadership" [0:34:55 - 0:35:19].