Host Steve Hallstrom covers a range of local and national stories, discussing everything from North Dakota politics to controversial national news. Key Moments: Horace is Exploding: New Census Bureau data shows the city of Horace's population is nearing 8,500, more than double its 2020 count, prompting local businesses like Gate City Bank to expand. Weather and Daylight Update: Fargo is experiencing a cold December, but good news—the sun is starting to set later, gaining an extra minute of daylight tomorrow. Trump Tariffs Hit $200 Billion: Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration since the start of 2025 have hit $200 billion, with the Supreme Court currently reviewing their legality. Additionally, President Trump signed an executive order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. Interview with ND Governor Kelly Armstrong: Governor Armstrong reflects on his first year in office (sworn in one year ago, December 15, 2024), highlighting three key accomplishments: the Bakken West to East pipeline, removing cell phones from K-12 schools, and property tax relief, which has reduced property taxes to zero for an estimated 30% of North Dakota households. A Referee's "Glorious" Moment: The host plays audio of referee Tim Rich's impactful pre-coin toss remarks at the Army-Navy football game, praising his respect for President Trump and the service members. Minnesota Governor Straw Poll Surprise: In a straw poll at the Minnesota Republican State Central Committee Convention, Kendall Qualls unexpectedly came in first for governor, ahead of Lisa Demuth and Mike Lindell. Radio Lineup Change: Host Scott Hannon joins the program to discuss the upcoming shift in the station's lineup, which will feature more local content with the Steve Hallstrom Show moving to 9-11 a.m. and The What's On Your Mind Show moving to 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Charlie Kirk Assassination Analysis: Legal analyst John Gordon joins the show to share his suspicion that the accused killer in the Charlie Kirk assassination may be a "patsy," citing conflicting information about the type of rifle used and the difficulty of the shot, as well as a memo Charlie Kirk wrote shortly before his death regarding a financial audit of Turning Point USA. The host and a caller later critique Gordon's segment for potential factual errors about the weapon and the shot's difficulty.