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 million bail was set in a "heinous" murder investigation, and GOP House candidate Alex Balazs, who shares his vision for North Dakota and makes a major announcement about a rededication event at the state capitol. Plus, a look at the "California Oil Exodus" and why 145,000 missing children have already been located in the last year.
Key Moments
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Dave Pepcorn for Mayor: Steve recaps the blockbuster news that Fargo City Commissioner Dave Pepcorn is officially running for Mayor. He discusses Pepcorn’s "tough on crime" stance and his focus on restoring fiscal discipline to a city burdened by $1.3 billion in debt.
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The $5 Million Bail Question: Noted defense attorney Jeff Braidall joins the show to explain the constitutional mechanics of bail. He breaks down why Joshua Height was granted a $5 million cash option despite the gruesome nature of the charges against him, citing the Eighth Amendment and the North Dakota Constitution's presumption of bailability.
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Bison Football’s FBS Leap: Athletic Director Matt Larson returns to the program to discuss the "magician-like" work of building NDSU’s first FBS schedule. Larson clarifies that the Mountain West slate is being completely reshuffled and shares his determination to fight the NCAA’s two-year postseason ban.
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Alex Balazs for Congress: Primary candidate Alex Balazs sits down with Steve to discuss his military background and his plan to bring more experienced leadership to Washington. Balazs announces a "One Nation Under God" rededication event set for May 17 at noon at the Bismarck Capitol.
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The California Oil Exodus: Steve dives into the economic fallout of refiner Valero shuttering its California operations early. He explores how heavy regulations are driving out 535,000 industry jobs and could send gas prices to $12 a gallon by late summer.
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A Thaw in Minnesota? Following a professional phone call between the President and Governor Tim Walz, Steve analyzes Border Czar Tom Homan’s arrival in Minneapolis. Homan discusses plans to reduce federal agent presence if local officials grant better access to county jails.
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The Scale of the Search: Steve highlights Tom Homan's staggering report that federal agents have located 145,000 unaccompanied children nationwide since early 2025—enough to fill every school desk in the state of North Dakota with 20,000 left over.
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Black History Month Perspective: Steve shares a viral clip from Alicia Moore, a black conservative woman who challenges "group ownership" of minds, arguing that independent thought should be respected above party loyalty.
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