The Steve Hallstrom Show

Episode Summary Summer has arrived in a hurry, and things are heating up on all fronts! In this jam-packed episode of The Steve Hallstrom Show, we break down the latest local headlines, high-stakes political debates, and a groundbreaking financial innovation for the next generation. What's Inside This Episode: Record-Breaking Heat: Fargo is hitting the 90s early, smashing weather records and causi...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a wide-open, listener-driven Thursday edition live from the Fargo studio. With the June primaries and high-stakes city elections just around the corner, Steve clears the deck of scheduled guests to hear directly from voters about the candidates and local issues driving them to the polls. The show breaks down the newly launched "Trump Accounts" investment app for newborns, a m...

Steve Hallstrom targets a massive post-holiday Wednesday, May 27th edition, mapping the structural and ideological changes reshaping the region's politics, education, and economy. Steve breaks down a historic 19-year spike in treasury yields, explaining why the bond market has issued a brutal report card on inflation. Closer to home, the show audits a sudden $4.5 million administrative freeze in F...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a fast-paced post-holiday Tuesday edition, tracking local school board friction, international military deadlines, and changing dynamics in the agricultural sector. Steve tears into the newly approved universal free school meals ballot measure, exposing why a permanent constitutional mandate will lock up millions in public funds for a problem that is already solved. The show...

Steve Hallstrom delivers a blockbuster Friday edition live from the Fargo studio, tracing a web of compounding crises from the local classroom to the global bond market. Steve reveals a sickening update in a Moorhead narcotics scandal after court records expose that a middle school child was actively dealing street drugs for her own parents. The show checks the temperature on a historic 19-year sp...

Live from the world headquarters of the McKenzie County Farmer in Watford City, Steve Hallstrom anchors a compelling Thursday edition following a bittersweet corporate announcement. Steve dives into a stunning local narcotics scandal after two Moorhead parents are hit with first-degree felony charges following a massive THC candy exposure at Horizon Middle School. The show exposes a newly discover...

Steve Hallstrom delivers a high-stakes Wednesday, May 20th edition, unravelling the critical connection between global finance and local livelihoods. Steve breaks down a historic surge in treasury yields, explaining why the bond market is acting as a brutal report card on inflation. The show hits the local ground to track the sharp ideological divides exposed during last night's Fargo School Board...

Steve Hallstrom targets a massive Tuesday, May 19th edition, analyzing the underlying tremors of the U.S. economy and the high-stakes political maneuvers sweeping across North Dakota. Steve breaks down a historic spike in 30-year treasury yields, exposing how the bond market is issuing a brutal "report card" on federal inflation. The show hits the local ground to track the fast-approaching June an...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a dense Monday edition packed with major state legislative wrap-ups, massive federal crackdowns on government waste, and a deep philosophical debate over faith and language in the public square. Steve reacts to a leaked court file targeting a prominent local candidate, analyzes a historic nine-hour Christian rally on the National Mall, and welcomes real estate expert Suzanne...

Steve Hallstrom breaks down a massive Friday edition packed with local political bombshells, changing trends in agriculture, and a deep look at the underbelly of the healthcare machine. Steve unpacks the newly released campaign finance reports in the Fargo mayoral race, revealing clear winners and losers in the fundraising game, and analyzes the standout moments from last night's high-stakes Fargo...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a sun-drenched Thursday, May 14th edition, reporting from what he calls "the nicest day of the spring." Steve breaks down the high-stakes summit between Presidents Trump and Xi in Beijing, where warnings over Taiwan have clouded hopes for a quick Iran peace deal. Closer to home, the show audits the $100 million Fargo Parks Sports Complex nearly two years after its controversi...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a sun-splashed Wednesday, May 13th edition, celebrating a perfect 80-degree day that offers a much-needed breakdown from the recent heavy winds. Steve breaks down the staggering $29 billion price tag of the war in Iran and hits the local political arena as Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney fiercely opposes a new "Ward System" petition. The show features an unexpected leadership masterc...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a fast-paced Tuesday, May 12th edition, tracking major updates in local law enforcement and escalating international military maneuvers. Steve breaks down the Fargo City Commission’s unanimous vote to officially name a 25-year veteran as the city's new permanent Police Chief. Over in the Middle East, the show covers a major turning point as the United Arab Emirates enters the...

Steve Hallstrom kicks off a high-octane Monday, May 11th edition, reporting on a significant shift in the Middle East conflict after President Trump rejected a new Iranian peace proposal. Steve dives into the "real cost" of the $15 minimum wage in the Twin Cities and welcomes a familiar face as former Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams announces her bid for City Council. The show features Dan Perrine...

Steve Hallstrom hosts the Friday, May 8th edition, navigating a heavy news cycle that includes fresh hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz and a grim forecast for the upcoming summer. Steve breaks down the "point of no return" rhetoric coming from Iran and analyzes why gas prices in North Dakota are stubbornly clinging to the $4 mark. The show features a detailed look at the new wildfire alerts for...

Steve Hallstrom hosts a fast-paced Thursday edition as the search for Fargo's top cop reaches its final stage. Steve breaks down the news that Interim Chief Travis Stefanowicz has emerged as the sole local finalist for the permanent position and welcomes Tom Campbell, USDA State Director for Rural Development, to discuss the "non-sexy" infrastructure and tiny-home solutions needed to save North Da...

Steve Hallstrom hosts the Wednesday, May 6th edition, reporting on a day of major federal developments and local economic victories. Steve breaks down a leaked 14-point memorandum of understanding that could finally signal the end of the war in Iran and celebrates a $10 million federal award for a Fargo-based tech leader. The show also explores President Trump’s decisive influence in the Indiana a...

Steve Hallstrom broadcasts live on a high-stakes Tuesday, breaking down a monumental shift in regional firearm policy after a razor-thin vote in the Minnesota Senate. Steve dives into the "party line" decision that bans 20 different semi-automatic firearms and analyzes why Moorhead Senator Rob Kupec’s "yes" vote is drawing local fire. The show features a visit from North Dakota Governor Kelly Arms...

teve Hallstrom broadcasts live on Monday, May 4th, 2026, navigating a pivotal news cycle that spans from local leadership shifts to international military deadlines. Steve breaks down U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer’s high-profile choice for Fargo Mayor and explores the growing push for a new "Ward System" in city government. The show features an in-depth analysis of the stalled peace talks in Iran and...

Steve Hallstrom broadcasts live on May 1st, 2026, navigating a monumental day that sees historic economic data, a breakthrough in the Iran peace process, and major leadership shifts in local education. Steve breaks down why U.S. jobless claims have hit their lowest level since 1969 and explores the "clubhouse leader" in Fargo's high-stakes convention center race. The show also features an in-depth...

Steve Hallstrom broadcasts live from Grand Rapids, Minnesota, on a heavy-hitting Thursday as the calendar flips to May. Steve dives into a massive federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, alleging a coordinated criminal grift that involved funding the very extremism they claimed to fight. The show also features a sobering look at new FDA acknowledgments regarding COVID-19 vaccin...

Steve Hallstrom delivers a rapid-fire Wednesday edition uncovering a massive identity fraud ring right in Clay County. Steve dives into the "diligence" of local DMV employees who thwarted a multi-state criminal plot and welcomes Minnesota State Representative Peggy Bennett to share her courageous personal story behind a new anti-grooming bill. The show also explores the "Space Force" expansion in...

Steve Hallstrom opens a heavy Tuesday edition following a weekend of tragedy and high-stakes security breaches. Steve dives into the "chilling" new details from an FBI affidavit regarding the attempted assassination of President Trump at the Hilton and explores why the Secret Service response seemed so "clunky." Closer to home, the show analyzes the Fargo City Commission’s 3-2 vote to advance only...

Steve Hallstrom opens a high-stakes Friday edition grappling with the chilling aftermath of an assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Steve demands answers about major Secret Service lapses and the "clunky" evacuation of the President. Back in the Red River Valley, the show dives into the brewing battle over Fargo’s one-percent sales tax extension and a "bad look" for the...

Steve Hallstrom delivers a blockbuster Friday edition as the geopolitical tide shifts in the Middle East. Steve breaks down the "brilliant" naval blockade that has successfully reopened the Strait of Hormuz and analyzes the shocking federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center for alleged fraud and race-baiting. The show features a deep dive into the Fargo City Commission’s "political" st...