A seismic shift is hitting the Red River Valley and beyond. Steve Hallstrom breaks down the most viral moments from President Trump’s State of the Union address, including the "brilliant" political tactic that forced Democrats to choose between American citizens and illegal immigrants. We also dive into the historic transformation of NDSU Football as they officially move to the FBS, featuring a Mountain West schedule that includes dream road trips to Las Vegas and Hawaii. Plus, an inside look at the "District 28 Kerfuffle" with Senator Robert Erbele, a somber update on a high-profile local murder investigation, and why 145,000 missing children are the real story of the border surge.
Key Moments
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The SOTU "Pick a Side" Moment: Steve analyzes the State of the Union address, highlighting the moment President Trump asked legislators to stand if they agreed the government’s first duty is to protect citizens over illegal aliens. Steve discusses the visual of seated Democrats and what it means for the upcoming midterms.
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Bison Football’s FBS Roadmap: Following NDSU’s jump to the FBS, Steve reveals the first glimpses of the new schedule. Bison fans can look forward to a home game against Wyoming and legendary road trips to face UNLV in Las Vegas and the Rainbow Warriors in Hawaii this fall.
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The District 28 "Hijacking": State Senator Robert Erbele joins the show to provide a "tick-tock" of a chaotic Republican district meeting. Erbele describes an attempted takeover of the stage by an organized group and explains the procedural battles involving Robert’s Rules of Order.
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The 145,000 Children Number: Border Czar Tom Homan drops a staggering statistic on Fox & Friends: the Trump administration has located 145,000 unaccompanied children previously "lost" in the federal system. Steve puts the number in context, noting it is equal to the entire population of Fargo.
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Isadora Wengel Search Continues: Steve provides a heart-wrenching update on the search for missing West Fargo woman Isadora Wengel. He shares details on a massive community search effort at Dyke East Park and the "horrific" new evidence revealed in charging documents.
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The $5 Million Bail Debate: Legal expert Jeff Braidall joins the program to explain the constitutional mechanics of why a judge allowed bail for a suspected murderer. He breaks down the Eighth Amendment and North Dakota’s specific laws regarding capital offenses.
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Hillary’s Sudden "Common Sense": Steve reacts to a surprising soundbite from Hillary Clinton in Munich, where she admitted that migration has been "disruptive and destabilizing." Steve questions why the left is only now adopting the rhetoric Donald Trump has used for years.
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On the Farm from San Antonio: Ag Director Bridget Riedel checks in from the Commodity Classic in Texas. She discusses the unveiling of a new self-propelled rock-picking robot and the debate over importing 800 million metric tons of Argentine beef to lower grocery prices.