The Steve Hallstrom Show

The Steve Hallstrom Show Episode 493: Golf Glory, Grit, and the Great Gas Price Debate


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🎯 Episode Overview:On this laid-back but informative Monday episode, Steve reflects on the joys of summer, shares a personal triumph on the golf course (spoiler: 78 at Fargo Country Club!), and unpacks a whirlwind of headlines from local standoffs to global Bitcoin spikes. Steve mixes personal storytelling, market updates, and political commentary in his signature “neighbor-next-door” style—with humor, humility, and just the right dash of Minnesota pride. ✨ Highlights & Timestamps: ⛳ 0:43 – Steve Shoots 78Steve kicks things off with a personal milestone—shooting a 78 at the Fargo Country Club, a course that’s long been his nemesis. After a 10-mile run, no less! Humble brag? Maybe. But you’ll be smiling along with him. “I don’t usually share stuff like this, but it just felt so darn good... I had to tell somebody.” 📈 4:50 – The 4 O’Clock Wrap: Weather, Markets & Bitcoin Mania Weather recap: Average July 14th high is 82°F, low 60°F Markets: Dow: +88 S&P: +8 Nasdaq: +54 Bitcoin hits $120,000+ (💥 $1.3B in short positions liquidated) Gas prices: National: $3.15 ND: $2.90 SD: $2.99 MN: $3.04 🚓 7:24 – Wild Police Standoff in MoorheadA bizarre scene unfolds after a car chase and home invasion. The suspect (reportedly known from a prior bomb scare) jumps into a home with a woman and child. No weapons were found, but tension was high. 👮 9:02 – Honoring Officer Jake WallinFargo PD holds a memorial for Officer Wallin, tragically killed two years ago during a traffic stop ambush. A somber moment, with moving words from Chief Zibolski. 🏛️ 11:18 – Canadian Wildfire Smoke: What Can We Do?Sen. Kevin Cramer expresses uncertainty about U.S. options to mitigate drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires. “Maybe there’s nothing we can do,” he admits. 📱 11:59 – Minnesota’s Mental Health Warning LawStarting summer 2026, Minnesotans will see warning pop-ups on social media platforms warning of potential mental health hazards—first law of its kind in the U.S. 🗳️ 12:59 – Gallup Poll: Immigration Views ShiftAmericans are now more positive about immigration: Support for reducing immigration fell from 55% → 30% Support for increasing immigration rose from 16% → 26% 📬 13:42 – USPS Stamp Prices Up AgainFirst-Class Forever stamps now cost $0.78, up from $0.73. USPS says it’s part of a long-term financial recovery plan. Still, that’s a 60% hike in a decade. 🏡 14:15 – Real Estate Trends: Prices Dropping in Big CitiesHome price…
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