Summer is officially here, and the heat isn’t just outside—it’s scorching the local political scene! On this episode of The Steve Hallshm Show, we break down a chaotic weekend of convention drama, endurance racing limits, and the shifting landscape of Fargo-Moorhead politics.
Here is what we’re diving into today:
🏃♂️ Steve’s Marathon Meltdown
Steve recaps his brutal experience running Saturday’s humid half-marathon. Hear the hilarious (and slightly alarming) story of what happens when your brain gets so overheated at mile 12 that you completely lose the ability to do basic math. Plus, a serious look at why cities need to rethink summer race timing for runner safety.
🗳️ GOP Convention Chaos & Mayoral Endorsements
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Conventions Losing Their Grip? We analyze the messy fallout from the Minnesota State GOP Convention in Duluth. With voting glitches and broken mechanisms, are these conventions losing their historical firepower?
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The Great Fargo Sign War: Steve breaks down the visual battle of campaign signs taking over the south suburbs.
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The Forum’s Picks: We react to The Forum’s recent editorial endorsements for Fargo Mayor and City Commission, analyzing what these choices mean for local spending and the city’s future.
🚗 Roundabouts & Local Pushbacks
West Fargo resident JT Thaden joins the show to discuss the controversial roundabout proposal at 9th St and 52nd Ave. Is it a master-planned necessity or a multi-million dollar headache where a stop sign works just fine?
📱 Tech in the Classroom: Tool or Toy?
North Dakota State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier stops by to launch a brand-new survey gathering crucial feedback from parents and teachers on school-issued devices (like iPads and Chromebooks). We explore how to build digital literacy without drowning our youngest learners in constant digital distraction.
✈️ Bonus: Canyon Escapes & Early Voting
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Travel Deals: Cindy from Travel Travel drops in with an incredible look at “America’s Canyon Land Escape” for this November.
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Get Out the Vote: Michelle Turnberg stops by to share how you can get involved with early voting kickoff events and grassroots door-knocking this week.