The Steve Hallstrom Show

Steve Hallstrom kicks off a high-energy Monday edition with a mix of "Big Dance" basketball fever and heavy-hitting national news. While the NDSU men celebrate their Summit League title, the 28-win Bison women face a heartbreaking NCAA tournament snub. Steve breaks down a surprising cultural shift at the 98th Academy Awards and delivers a sobering breakdown of how the national debt—now surging tow...

A seismic day in the Red River Valley as news breaks during the broadcast that Fargo Police Chief Dave Zabolsky is officially retiring after four decades in law enforcement. Steve Hallstrom navigates the breaking details of the Chief’s departure and its implications for city leadership. The show also takes a hard look at the escalating conflict in Iran, with a heavy-hearted tribute to the seven Am...

A seismic day in the Red River Valley as news breaks during the broadcast that Fargo Police Chief Dave Zabolsky is officially retiring after four decades in law enforcement. Steve Hallstrom navigates the breaking details of the Chief’s departure and its implications for city leadership. The show also takes a hard look at the escalating conflict in Iran, with a heavy-hearted tribute to the seven Am...

A high-velocity Wednesday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show finds Steve broadcasting from Watford City, deep in the heart of cattle country. The episode kicks off with a breakdown of Vice President J.D. Vance’s immediate impact as the new "fraud czar," including his decisive move to suspend millions in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Steve also dives into a landmark North Dakota court ruling inv...

Steve Hallstrom delivers a high-octane Monday edition navigating a weekend of historic military action and internal political friction. Steve breaks down the precision U.S. strikes on Iran that took out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of regime leaders, while honoring the four American heroes lost in the operation. NDSU Political Science Professor Dr. Thomas Ambrosio joins to anal...

Steve Hallstrom navigates a high-stakes Friday as "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran intensifies and domestic policy battles reach a fever pitch. Steve honors the six American service members lost in the conflict, including Sergeant First Class Nicole Amore of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, while questioning the White House's shift toward demanding an "unconditional surrender" from the Iranian regime. The...

Steve Hallstrom is back in the Fargo studio following a trip to Watford City to break down a dizzying day of news across the region. From the "clunky" indecisiveness at Fargo City Hall to a potentially world-changing scientific discovery at NDSU, this episode covers the spectrum of local impact. Steve dives into the latest twists in the Fargo Human Rights Commission debate, the bipartisan push for...

Steve Hallstrom returns to the Fargo studio to break down a harrowing 24 hours of news, from the shifting frontlines of "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran to a staggering report on systemic fraud in Minnesota. Steve honors the local heroes lost in recent military strikes and explores the tragic Austin shooting that claimed the life of a recent NDSU graduate. Law enforcement expert Michael Letts joins t...

Steve Hallstrom broadcasts live from Watford City, North Dakota, navigating a Tuesday morning packed with high-stakes international conflict and major domestic shifts. The show provides the latest updates on "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran, where the American death toll has reached six heroes and President Trump has warned of potential ground troop deployment. Steve also explores a massive victory f...

A heavy-hitting Monday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show grapples with a weekend of historic military action and internal political friction. Steve breaks down the precision U.S. strikes on Iran that took out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of regime leaders, while honoring the four American heroes lost in the operation. NDSU Political Science Professor Dr. Thomas Ambrosio joins...

Steve Hallstrom returns to the Fargo studio after a trip to Watford City to tackle a series of urgent warnings for the region. From a potential financial "trouble" facing Fargo Public Schools to a staggering health alert concerning one in three U.S. teens, this Friday edition doesn't pull any punches. Steve also breaks down the shifting spring flood outlook for the Red River Valley and visits with...

Steve Hallstrom broadcasts live from Watford City, North Dakota, to break down the massive fallout from President Trump’s high-stakes State of the Union address. This episode dives into the "brilliant" political maneuver that forced a clear divide in Congress and explores the immediate ripples felt in the Midwest. From J.D. Vance’s aggressive move to freeze Medicaid funding in Minnesota to a histo...

A seismic shift is hitting the Red River Valley and beyond. Steve Hallstrom breaks down the most viral moments from President Trump’s State of the Union address, including the "brilliant" political tactic that forced Democrats to choose between American citizens and illegal immigrants. We also dive into the historic transformation of NDSU Football as they officially move to the FBS, featuring a Mo...

A high-energy Tuesday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show looks toward Washington D.C. as the State of the Union address takes center stage. Steve highlights the local figures heading to the capital, including "The Godfather" of North Dakota talk radio, Scott Hennin, who is attending as the guest of Senator Kevin Cramer. The show also explores a major victory for Fargo public safety as crime rates...

A massive Monday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show celebrates a historic weekend for American sports and regional generosity. Steve breaks down the U.S. Olympic hockey team’s first gold medal win in 46 years and fires back at critics attempting to overshadow the victory with political "toxic masculinity" tropes. The show also celebrates a staggering $30.4 million raised during Giving Hearts Day...

A power-packed edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show as guest host Greg Stemen steps in to navigate a massive news cycle. The episode features an essential deep dive into election security with North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe, who explains why North Dakota’s unique "no registration" system actually makes it the most secure state in the nation. We also break down the historic move of NDS...

Guest host Tim Flakoll steps into the chair for a snowy Thursday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show. As the region braces for a heavy winter storm, Tim navigates a "drinking from a fire hose" news cycle featuring the leaders shaping North Dakota’s future. From the state’s educational roadmap with Superintendent Levi Bachmeier to the launch of a major new banking center at NDSU, this episode cover...

Steve Hallstrom dives into a packed Wednesday edition as the Minnesota legislative session kicks off in St. Paul. With explosive reports alleging that fraud in some state programs has reached a staggering 90%, Steve asks if the government can finally do its "one job" and protect taxpayer dollars. The show also features a deep dive into the state of local journalism with Cecille Wehrman of the Nort...

Episode Description Steve Hallstrom delivers a fast-paced Tuesday edition, tackling the most urgent local and national headlines. From the surprising details of Fargo’s mayoral race to the somber updates on a high-profile murder case, Steve connects the dots on how national policies affect the Red River Valley. The show features legal expert Jeff Braidall, who helps unravel the mystery of how a $5...

Steve Hallstrom kicks off a high-octane week navigating the "drinking from a fire hose" news cycle. The show dives headfirst into the fallout of the massive Jeffrey Epstein file dump, exploring what is verifiable evidence and what is simply political weaponry. Steve also breaks down a shocking policy shift from Hillary Clinton on border security, the latest in the horrific Isadora Wengel murder in...

A seismic week in the news culminates in a Friday edition that hits every major headline in the region and across the nation. Steve Hallstrom breaks down the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following the St. Paul church protests and analyzes the stunning conclusion to NDSU's years-long quest as they officially join the FBS and the Mountain West Conference. Steve also explores the hea...

Broadcasting live from the Dakota Medical Foundation for Giving Hearts Day 2026, Steve Hallstrom breaks the biggest local political news of the year: Fargo City Commissioner Dave Pepcorn officially announces his run for Mayor. Steve sits down with Pepcorn to discuss his vision for a conservative "Fargo First" agenda and his plan to restore the city’s balance sheet following a Moody’s debt downgrad...

A major week in the news cycle hits high gear as Steve Hallstrom breaks down the high-stakes battle for election integrity in Washington D.C. and a historic transformation for North Dakota sports. Steve explores the "SAVE Act" standoff where congressional Republicans are weighing a government shutdown to secure mandatory voter ID. The show features an exclusive, in-depth interview with NDSU Athlet...

In a packed Tuesday edition, Steve Hallstrom tackles the growing standoff in Washington D.C. as House Republicans fight for the SAVE Act and mandatory voter ID. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchuk joins the show to discuss why proof of citizenship is a "common sense" requirement for voting and addresses recent criticisms from her primary opponent. Steve also explores a massive economic shift in the West...

A seismic shift has arrived for North Dakota sports as NDSU officially prepares to move its football program to the FBS level. Steve Hallstrom breaks down the school's invitation to the Mountain West Conference, exploring everything from the million-dollar buy-in fees to the dream road trips Bison fans can expect in Hawaii and Las Vegas. The show also covers the fallout from Minnesota’s caucus nig...