This episode of "What's on Your Mind" is broadcasting live from the Bakken in Watford City, North Dakota, where host Scott Hennen is attending a North Dakota Petroleum Council gathering. Hennen opens the show by talking about the challenges facing Minnesota, including its low education rankings and issues with crime and taxes. He then shifts focus to North Dakota's energy industry and its role in a global competition with China. Hennen speaks with several guests, including David Cook, the president of NDSU, and two energy industry experts, Steve Liebow and Kim McHugh, who discuss how the state is leading the charge in developing and utilizing new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). Standout Moments: 1:00 - Kevin Flynn from Minnesota talks about how his home state has become a "sanctuary state for gender-affirming surgery" and for illegal immigrants, while its education system and cities have declined. 4:30 - Hennen plays a portion of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's re-election campaign ad and critiques his claims about cutting taxes and improving education. 8:30 - Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki provides a weather report, mentioning a storm system in South Dakota that is bringing rain to central and eastern North Dakota. 10:45 - Dan Wright from Armada discusses the initiative to bring AI factories to energy-rich regions like North Dakota to help America win the AI race against China. 15:00 - Kevin Black from Creedence Energy discusses how oil and gas have helped build and fund infrastructure in Watford City, North Dakota. 20:00 - NDSU President David Cook talks about the new Honors College at the university, which will focus on artificial intelligence and human progress. 24:00 - Hennen and Cook discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its impact, including a vigil held on the NDSU campus. 27:30 - Kim McHugh of Chevron talks about Chevron's recent partnership with Hess and how they will be using technology and AI to optimize oil production in North Dakota. 30:30 - Investor Steve Liebow explains how North Dakota's oil and gas can power data centers and AI factories, helping to beat China without raising power rates for local residents.