A high-stakes Friday edition of the Steve Hallstrom Show takes listeners inside a pivotal moment for the nation as President Trump convenes a crucial Cabinet meeting. Steve breaks down the President’s "Unleash Hell" warning to Iran and the startling intelligence that the regime was weeks away from a nuclear weapon. Back at home, the show exposes a massive technological "oversight" in Minnesota that allowed state funds to flow to overseas IP addresses untracked. Plus, the Trump administration’s E15 pivot for farmers, a "final salute" for an unclaimed Fargo Marine, and a remarkable story of faith from a South Sudanese leader living in the Red River Valley.
Key Moments
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Live from the Cabinet Room: Steve carries audio from President Trump’s latest Cabinet meeting. The President announces that 90% of Iran’s missile launchers have been destroyed and details how B-2 bombers obliterated nuclear facilities just weeks before Iran could finalize an atomic bomb. He warns the regime to deal now "before it is too late."
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The IP Address Smoking Gun: In a "best thing I heard all day" segment, Steve highlights explosive testimony from the Minnesota State Legislature. It was revealed that the state’s daycare billing system was designed without IP address tracking, allowing money to be billed from Japan and other overseas locations. Steve notes that officials turned on tracking for only two weeks before shutting it back off.
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The E15 Year-Round Win: Brenda Elmer, Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s decision to lift summer restrictions on E15 fuel. She explains how this move could create demand for an additional 2.4 billion bushels of corn annually, providing a vital lifeline to struggling regional farmers.
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Justice for an Unclaimed Marine: Steve shares the touching story of Susan Benson, a pioneering female Marine being buried today at Fargo National Cemetery. With no next of kin to claim her remains, Steve honors her service from 1958-1960 and invites the community to ensure she receives a dignified military burial.
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The TSA Pay Executive Order: As the DHS shutdown enters day 41 and TSA "call-outs" reach 47% in some airports, Steve details President Trump’s plan to use executive powers to pay agents immediately. He also breaks down Senate action to fund the department while excluding ICE and border protection.
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From South Sudan to Fargo: Steve introduces Abouk, a "Paramount Chief" and Christian believer from South Sudan currently working in Fargo healthcare. She shares her mission to bring medical supplies back to her home country and her perspective on why she supports President Trump’s traditional values.
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The Height Murder Investigation: Newly unsealed warrants reveal disturbing details in the Joshua Height murder case. Steve reports that police used GPS tracking on the suspect and are currently searching for a specific red-lidded tote in Otter Tail County believed to contain evidence of dismemberment.
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Herdina Construction Camp: Aaron Kochman and Brooks Peterson join the studio to discuss the 20-year legacy of the Herdina Construction Camp, highlighting how the trades are now outpacing four-year degrees in long-term income and personal fulfillment.