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 plan for rural healthcare transformation. From the "virtue signaling" signs at local coffee shops to the latest updates on the Greenland standoff, Steve covers the friction between common sense and political chaos.
Key Moments
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Michelle Tafoya Enters the Ring: Steve confirms that former NFL sideline reporter Michelle Tafoya has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. In an exclusive interview, Tafoya discusses her desire to tackle the "crisis of leadership" and restore public safety and academic excellence to the state.
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North Dakota State of the State: Governor Kelly Armstrong delivers a concise address to a special session of the legislature, outlining a $199 million federal investment in the Rural Health Transformation Program. He highlights that 75% of North Dakota’s rural counties face primary care shortages and pledges to prioritize wellness over building new infrastructure.
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Greenland Standoff Cools: After a tense period of "tough talk," President Trump clarifies from Davos that the U.S. will not use military force to acquire Greenland. Steve notes that the stock market immediately bounced back following the announcement that a hostile takeover was off the table.
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Atomic Coffee Virtue Signaling: A downtown Fargo coffee shop makes headlines after posting signs in English and Spanish banning ICE agents from the premises. Steve questions the business logic of banning law enforcement and labels the move a "Nazi Germany" comparison gone too far.
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Targeting the "Idiot" Protesters: Steve and Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem discuss the fallout from the disruption of a St. Paul church service. Noem promises imminent arrests for those who violated the FACE Act by intimidating parishioners and interrupting the worship service.
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401k for a Home Down Payment: Steve explores a new Trump administration proposal that would allow Americans to use 401k funds for home down payments without the standard 10% early withdrawal penalty.
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The "Fraud" Strike: Steve exposes a social media push by the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists encouraging employees to lie to their bosses and take "mental health days" to participate in anti-ICE strikes.