On today's episode of The Steve Hallstrom Show, Steve dives headfirst into a flurry of hot-button stories sparking conversation across Fargo and beyond. From the viral video of a man punching three Fargo police officers to the pressures of modern home ownership, the show doesn’t shy away from the tough questions.
Steve also hosts an in-depth and heartfelt conversation with longtime Davies High School principal Troy Cody, who is stepping down after 13 years of leading one of Fargo's largest schools. They talk about public education, cultural changes in schools, and the role of faith and leadership in shaping young lives.
And yes, there's chicken too—McDonald's McCrispy Strips are apparently a flop.
Oof.
⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps:
(0:00 – 2:10) – Opening Headlines
Steve previews the day's top stories:
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Viral video of a man assaulting Fargo police
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ICE detainers rising in ND jails
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McDonald's crispy chicken not-so-crispy results
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The disheartening outlook on home affordability
(2:11 – 4:07) – Homeownership Woes
Steve laments how high home prices, interest rates, taxes, and insurance are making the American Dream feel more like a pipe dream.
💬 “It’s not just property taxes—it’s everything.”
(4:08 – 5:44) – Police Assault Story Develops
Steve expands on the incident involving Joseph Manitowabi, who assaulted 3 officers before being arrested.
💥 “It’s just not a good look.”
(5:45 – 7:59) – Daily Almanac & Market Recap
Weather, markets, and bitcoin bounce-backs. Summer's here—finally.
🌞📈 Bitcoin climbs to ~$110,000.
(8:00 – 13:30) – Local Crime & Concerns
Steve discusses door-kicking incidents in Fargo, ICE detainees held across ND counties, and debates over Fargo's election structure.
(15:15 – 19:37) – Housing Affordability + Listener Call
Crystal calls in to weigh in on housing and election reform.
🗳️ “Are we fixing a problem that doesn’t exist?”
(20:06 – 21:20) – Weather Outlook with Dean Wysocki
🌦️ Midweek cool-down ahead, but Father’s Day weekend looking sunny and stormy.
(21:21 – 29:09) – Fargo Police Chief Speaks Out
Chief Zibolski defends officers involved in viral incident, urging the public not to rush to judgment. Steve respectfully pushes for more clarity.
🚨 “What does the training say they should have done?”
(33:53 – 38:58) – Minnesota Legislature Recap
Steve breaks down what passed (and didn’t) in the MN special session:
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Bonding bill ✅
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EV fees ✅
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Cannabis tax hike ✅
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Sick leave rollback ❌
💸 Budget hits $66B, up 20% over last year.
(39:00 – 45:00) – Great Grocery Giveaway + Winner Call
🛒 “I have three teenagers… that’ll feed them for about a week.”