The Steve Hallstrom Show

A massive news week culminates in a Friday edition filled with "haymakers." Steve Hallstrom breaks down the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his intrusion into a St. Paul church service, the shocking collapse of the historic Norsk Høstfest in Minot, and a "spirited" look at the massive layoffs hitting the Washington Post. Steve also dives into the latest Minnesota fraud esti...

A power-packed Wednesday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show covers everything from high-stakes federal arrests to the future of Fargo’s financial health. Steve dives into the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following the St. Paul church protests and analyzes the "masterful" messaging of Border Czar Tom Homan as federal agent numbers begin to dwindle in Minneapolis. Closer to home, f...

Steve Hallstrom dives into a high-stakes Wednesday edition where the battle for election integrity takes center stage. As a partial government shutdown looms, a group of House Republicans is drawing a line in the sand, refusing to reopen the government unless mandatory voter ID—via the SAVE Act—becomes the law of the land. Steve also breaks down the fallout from the Minnesota Republican caucuses,...

Steve Hallstrom dives into a high-stakes week in American politics and local development. From the halls of Congress, where a group of Republicans are threatening to keep the government shut down unless mandatory voter ID becomes federal law, to the streets of Minneapolis as Tom Homan arrives to cool the tensions of Operation Metro Surge. Steve also explores the future of Fargo’s skyline with an i...

Steve Hallstrom kicks off a massive week in the news cycle with a deep dive into the long-awaited dump of the Jeffrey Epstein files. From the shocking "tip line" allegations to the media’s handling of the 3-million-page release, Steve explores what is fact, what is political weaponry, and why we may never truly know the full story. The show also covers the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don L...

As the region closes out the "death march" of January, Steve Hallstrom delivers a high-octane Friday edition covering major arrests and the end of a North Dakota era. The show dives into the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following a church protest in St. Paul, the shock announcement that Minot’s iconic Norsk Høstfest is calling it quits, and President Trump’s selection for the new...

In a news-heavy Wednesday edition, Steve Hallstrom breaks down a potential turning point in the Minneapolis crisis. As White House Border Czar Tom Homan arrives on the scene, a "professional" phone call between President Trump and Governor Tim Walz suggests a new path toward cooperation and a reduction in federal agents. Steve also dives into the stunning rise of silver prices, the official launch...

In a heavy-hitting mid-week edition, Steve Hallstrom tackles the intensifying cultural war in Minneapolis and the moral crossroads facing the region. As "Operation Metro Surge" continues, Steve makes an impassioned plea to "stay the course" on law and order despite escalating protests and political fracturing. The show features a profound open letter from a Minneapolis pastor on the "parable of th...

Disagreements don’t have to mean division. In a special 10 o'clock hour, Steve Hallstrom is joined by North Dakota State Representative Greg Stemen (R-Fargo) for an honest, "inside the ropes" debate on universal free school meals. While Steve remains a fiscal hawk, Stemen explains his pragmatic shift toward supporting the bill to prevent a permanent constitutional mandate. The show also dives into...

Steve Hallstrom returns to the Fargo studio with an urgent plea for resilience as tensions boil over in Minneapolis. Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretty by federal agents, Steve explores why "backing off" is not an option for law enforcement and addresses the stunning departure of Chris Maddell from the Minnesota GOP governor’s race. The episode features an exclusive interview with U.S. Se...

Back in the Fargo studio after a trip to the Bakken, Steve Hallstrom tackles a whirlwind Friday news cycle. The big story of the day comes from Bismarck, where the North Dakota Senate narrowy voted down a controversial universal free school meal bill, setting the stage for a high-stakes ballot measure. Steve also dives into the "self-deportation" trend as Kristi Noem ramps up exit incentives, and...

rsthand look at the shifting economic tides in North Dakota’s oil country. As major players like Continental Resources halt drilling operations, Steve sits down with state leaders to discuss what slowing revenues mean for the state's record-breaking equity position and the "rock star" Legacy Fund. The episode also dives into a heated legislative battle over universal school meals, a massive planne...

A massive news cycle brings major developments to the Red River Valley and beyond. Steve Hallstrom breaks down the blockbuster news of Michelle Tafoya’s run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota and the potential for a "return to normalcy" in the state. We also head to the North Dakota State Capitol for a live broadcast of Governor Kelly Armstrong’s State of the State address, focusing on a bold new pl...

Exactly one year since Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Steve Hallstrom reflects on the shifting tides in Washington and across the globe. The show dives deep into the escalating tensions over Greenland, exploring why this Arctic territory has become a "strategic centerpiece" for U.S. national security. Steve is joined by international relations expert Michael Letts to discuss the history of U....

On a frigid Monday, Steve Hallstrom breaks down a weekend of high-intensity news, starting with the shocking disruption of Sunday church services in St. Paul by activists protesting local ICE leadership. Steve also kicks off a detailed exploration of the proposed Fargo Convention Center sites, featuring an interview with Mike Allmendinger on the potential for a downtown revival. From the assassina...

In a packed Friday edition, Steve Hallstrom navigates the icy conditions gripping the region while diving into the heavy-hitting news of the day. From federal arrests in Minneapolis to a heated debate over the impact of ICE in rural Minnesota, this episode explores the friction between local leadership and federal law enforcement. Steve also breaks down a major shift in the healthcare landscape, t...

In a high-energy broadcast from the Drive with Vision Studio, Steve Hallstrom breaks down a Thursday morning packed with political firestorms and economic contradictions. The episode centers on the escalating tension in Minnesota as federal immigration enforcement clashes with local leadership and "paid agitators" on the streets of Minneapolis. Steve questions the long-term sustainability of the c...

As the new morning time slot begins to feel like second nature, Steve Hallstrom takes listeners into the heart of the Fargo-Moorhead growth engine. The episode centers on two massive regional developments: the final stages of the multi-billion dollar Fargo Diversion project and the high-stakes selection process for a new Fargo Convention Center. Steve is joined by Mike Bollinger and Mark Bjornstad...

In a fast-paced Tuesday edition, Steve Hallstrom breaks down the tension simmering across the Upper Midwest as federal immigration enforcement expands from the Twin Cities into small-town Minnesota and even Fargo. With high-stakes legal battles brewing and local media focusing on "palpable fear," Steve challenges listeners to look at the "ugly side" of illegal immigration and the necessity of stro...

After a weekend in the Twin Cities, Steve Hallstrom returns to the mic to break down the high-tension environment in Minneapolis as ICE operations expand and federal presence doubles local police numbers. Steve provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective from a downtown church service, reflecting on the biblical and civic balance of law and order. The show also dives deep into the "theater" of nati...

With Steve Hallstrom away, Dr. Jake Schmitz steps behind the mic for a high-energy, provocative exploration of the boundaries between modern medicine and clinical nutrition. A chiropractor with a second doctorate in clinical nutrition, Dr. Jake pulls no punches as he asks a central, "spicy" question: Should medical doctors be giving nutritional advice when they receive almost no formal training in...

In a high-stakes morning edition, Steve Hallstrom breaks down the fatal shooting of a motorist by an ICE officer in Minneapolis that has sparked riots and a national firestorm. As the city descends into chaos and public schools cancel classes, Steve analyzes the raw video and questions whether this was a case of self-defense against a "political vigilante" or a tragic escalation of force. The epis...

In a packed morning edition of the show, Steve Hallstrom dives into the rapidly shifting political landscape of the Red River Valley and beyond. The race for Fargo Mayor is officially heating up as new candidates enter the arena to replace the outgoing Tim Mahoney. Steve is joined in-studio by Fargo Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpak for a candid and sometimes tense conversation about her vision for the c...

In the second news day of 2026, host Steve Hallstrom navigates a shifting political and economic landscape. From the "boomtown" projections of a 5% GDP growth to the tactical maneuvers in the Minnesota Governor’s race, this episode breaks down why optimism is the best strategy for the "happy warriors." Hallstrom analyzes the new direction of CBS News, the precision of recent U.S. military operatio...

Host Steve Hallstrom kicks off the debut of his new morning time slot with a whirlwind of breaking news that has reshaped the political landscape over a single weekend. From the shockwaves of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announcing he will not seek re-election to the high-stakes U.S. military raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Hallstrom breaks down what these events mean for the c...