Host Steve Hallstrom anchors an action-packed Tuesday edition live from the Fargo studio, delivering critical updates on international ceasefires, local commercial growth, and high-stakes political battles. Steve details Day 3 of the diplomatic pause between the U.S. and Iran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with President Trump at the White House. The show examines newly highlighted entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diaries, tracks Mike Lindell’s fiery defense against intraparty immigration claims in Minnesota, and visits with Hector International Airport Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein to discuss record passenger numbers and potential regional expansion. Plus, Ag Director Bridget Riedel reports live from a community blood drive with an urgent update on regional crop conditions.
Key Moments
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U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Reaches Day Three: Steve reports on the fragile three-day pause in military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, giving diplomatic negotiations a window to operate as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the White House. President Trump expressed optimism that a long-term resolution could be negotiated, while firmly warning that the U.S. remains prepared to resume heavy military artillery operations if diplomatic efforts collapse.
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Passes $500 Million: Fundraising for the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora has officially crossed the $500 million mark, surpassing its initial $450 million goal following its July 4th grand opening. The total includes $79 million in future pledges designated to repay a $70 million state line of credit authorized by North Dakota lawmakers in 2023. Executive Director Robbie Loff confirms over 40,000 visitors have already toured the facility in its first two weeks.
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Mike Lindell Fights Back on Immigration and Amnesty Claims: In the primary race for Minnesota Governor, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell aggressively defended his platform on WDAY radio after facing accusations of supporting amnesty from primary rival Lisa Demuth and state GOP leaders. Lindell clarified that his proposed six-month pause on deportations was designed for national worker registration and tracking rather than amnesty. He proposed 90-day mandatory jail sentences for corporate executives who knowingly hire undocumented labor.
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Hector International Airport Sets Passenger Records: Shawn Dobberstein, Executive Director of Hector International Airport, joins the program to share an operational update. Dobberstein reports that passenger boardings are running 3.2% ahead of last year’s record-setting pace. He details the ongoing terminal expansion—which will eventually scale the facility from five to nine gates—and outlines preliminary, exploratory discussions regarding the potential creation of a Regional Airport Authority spanning Fargo and Cass County.
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Fauci’s 2020 Private Diary Entries Highlighted: Newly revealed entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s private diary from February 2020 show he estimated COVID-19’s case fatality rate at 0.2% to 0.3%. Critics point out that these private estimates contrast with his subsequent public testimony weeks later, sparking renewed scrutiny over early public health messaging and lock-down recommendations.
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France Enacts Social Media Ban for Youth Under 15: In international news, France has approved a historic nationwide law prohibiting children under the age of 15 from creating social media accounts. Set to take effect September 1st, the regulation requires major platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to purge existing underage accounts by January 2027.
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Crop Yield Concerns Mount Across the Region: Ag Director Bridget Riedel joins the broadcast live from the Vitalant “Save Our Summer” blood drive at West Acres Mall. In addition to urging listeners to donate blood during critical shortages, Riedel assesses the impact of recent heat and dry conditions across the Western Corn Belt and the Dakotas, confirming that corn crop yield potential has suffered lasting damage.