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News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.
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03/28/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Dave Rice to talk about Vietnam Veterans Day, the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN, and his radio show, Veteran's Hour. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/28/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by North Dakota’s Attorney General, Drew Wrigley, and U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota, Jennifer Puhl. After the sentencing of former North Dakota State Senator, Ray Holmberg, Joel talks with Drew and Jennifer about the case. Judge Daniel Hovland went well over the recommended guidelines of 37-46 months and sentenced Holmberg to 120 months. Joel asks them about the length of the sentence, others involved in the affairs, and more.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/27/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by the Fargo Division Chief, Craig Nelson. Craig encourages anyone interested in becoming a Fargo Firefighter to apply once their application window is open from March 31-April 11.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/27/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Tyler Axness, host of Afternoons Live, Ryan Janke from the KFGO Newsroom, and Dane DeKrey, a criminal defense lawyer and partner at Ringstrom DeKrey, who has spent a decade in both private and public law. Catch up on your news regarding former State Senator Ray Holmberg on KFGO.com: Ray Holmberg sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Lawmaker convicted of child sex crime had history of exploiting vulnerable boys, prosecutor alleges Judge hears arguments to determine whether Holmberg should be jailed (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/26/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Brandon Delvo for a conversation on sharing top-secret military information. Joel then shares his own thoughts and takes calls regarding the leaked Signal group chat from the Trump administration.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/26/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Fargo Cass Public Health. Cheryl Wavrin is the Immunization Coordinator and Dr. Jessie Lindemann is the Interim Health Officer at Fargo Cass Public Health. They join Joel for a conversation about the importance and safety of vaccinations.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/26/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by former North Dakota State Representative and current Chair of North Dakota Young Republicans, Brandon Prichard. Brandon and the rest of the Young Republicans drafted a resolution targeting child exploitation involving lawmakers, referring back to the case of former State Senator, Ray Holmberg.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we approach Ray Holmberg's sentencing, we hear from Lori Cohen, CEO of PACT - Protect All Children from Trafficking.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/25/25: Matt Faul is the President and Project Engineer of Red E Ag. He details their business - and maybe a sneak peek on what's to come.... Learn more about their organization here: https://rede-ag.com/  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Moorhead for the Red River Watershed Management Board Joint Conference. He's joined by Chuck Fritz, the Executive Director for the International Water Institute, and Tracy Halstensgard, the Administrator for the Roseau River Watershed District.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Fargo Air Museum with Tall Towers Aviation, and is joined by former Congressman Collin Peterson, as well as the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, Doug Goehring.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Cory Carter to talk about an upcoming rally to save the USPS. Cory is the President of the North Dakota State Association of Letter Carriers, as well as the Branch President for the Local NALC branch in Fargo. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/20/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the host of "Afternoons Live," Tyler Axness. They discuss the sentencing memorandum that was posted Wednesday by Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl regarding former State Senator Ray Holmberg's sentencing next Wednesday. She describes Holmberg’s pattern of sexual exploitation that investigators uncovered, including more than 14 trips to Prague for the purpose of having sex with underage boys between 2011 and 2021. Read the full story and memorandum at KFGO.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/20/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls, MN, and is joined by Kim Nelson from NDSCS. Kim Nelson is the Executive Director of the NDSCS Alumni Foundation, and joins Joel to talk about the programs they have to offer for students, and tell the listeners about their DREAMS Auction on Friday, April 11th. Get your tickets now and get ready to bid in-person or online! (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/20/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Governor of North Dakota and former Congressman, Kelly Armstrong. Joel gets the Governor's take on public funds going to private schools, an update on property tax-related bills, and they talk about the most recent news regarding former State Senator, Ray Holmberg.  Here is a link to the poll the Governor referred to when talking about public education. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/19/25: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event.  Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own on their website.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Moorhead for the Red River Watershed Management Board Joint Conference. Rob Sip is the Executive Director of the RRWMB, and Jason Braaten is the Treasurer and Manager of the Roseau River Watershed District. They join Joel to give a preview of the 2025 conference, goals from the state legislative session, current projects, and more.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Moorhead for the Red River Watershed Management Board Joint Conference. He is joined on "News and Views" by Ben Bergey, the Northwest Regional Director for the Minnesota DNR, as well as Dan Money, the Administrator for Two Rivers Watershed District and the Co-Chair for FDRWG. Joel speaks with Dan and Ben about flood mitigation, flood damage reduction work, water quality projects, and more.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/18/25: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Jamie Selzler fills in as the guest host of "News and Views." Jamie is the DNC Committeeman from North Dakota, and shares his thoughts on President Trump's Venezuela deportations and social security, and he also reads texts and takes calls from the listeners of "News and Views." (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/18/25: Jamie Selzler is North Dakota's DNC Committeeman and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined in the KFGO studio by Adam Goldwyn. Adam serves as the State Party Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, and is running for re-election.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is still out, and North Dakota's DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, fills in for him. Jamie is joined in the KFGO studio by Susan Faus, the Executive Director of the Fargo Park District. She brings an update on the Island Park renovations, rate changes, and the Fargo Parks Sports Center.  Susan joined the Fargo Park District in November of 2022 as deputy director of administration, previously serving as the deputy director of parks and recreation for the City of Bloomington, MN and assistant parks and recreation director in the City of Edina, MN prior to that. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is out for the day, and Jamie Selzler, the DNC Committeeman from North Dakota, is filling in for him. Jamie is joined by David Hogg, March for Our Lives co-founder and current Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Jamie and David talk about David's background, how he rose to the top in the Democratic National Committee, and what gives him hope looking ahead for the United States.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/18/25: Jamie Selzler is guest hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Cass County Sheriff, Jesse Jahner. Sheriff Jesse Jahner began employment with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office in May 1998, and started his career by working as a Correctional Officer in the Cass County Jail. Sheriff Jahner joins Jamie on "News and Views" to have a conversation about capacity issues at the jail and cameras used for tracking vehicles.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/17/25: While Joel Heitkamp enjoys his vacation, former State Representative Shannon Roers Jones fills in as the guest host. Shannon is joined in the KFGO studio by Brenna Lachowitzer for a conversation on special assessments. Brenna recently built a home in Horace, ND, and was blindsided by a sharp increase in her specials.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/17/25: Shannon Roers Jones is a former ND State Representative, and is joined by current ND State Representative, Landon Bahl, while filling in for Joel Heitkamp. Rep. Bahl represents District 17 in Grand Forks, and talks about a bill of his that would require the state legislature to meet every year rather than every other.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/17/25: Formers State Representative, Shannon Roers Jones, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined in the studio by Shawn Kessel. Shawn is the Director of Business Development at Roers, and Shannon handles Legal and Development for Roers. They talk about a new project that Roers is working on and plans for the community.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/14/24: Fargo City Commissioner, John Strand, is hosting for Joel Heitkamp while he's out. John is joined by Jim Neubauer and Matt Gardner. Jim Neubauer is the President of the North Dakota League of Cities, and has served as the City Administrator for the city of Mandan since 2000. Matt Gardner is the executive director of the North Dakota League of Cities, and is a member of the board of directors of the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund, and serves on the advisory council for the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is out of the office, and Fargo City Commissioner John Strand takes his place for the day. He's joined on "News and Views" by Faye Seidler and Kara Gloe to talk about LGBTQ+ populations in North Dakota. Faye is a suicide prevention advocate that specializes in LGBTQ+ populations, and Kara is an affirming/anti-oppression therapist working primarily with the LGBTQIA2S+ community and people living with HIV/AIDS. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/14/25: Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is guest hosting while Joel is out, and he's joined in the KFGO studio by the Chair of the Fargo Airport Authority Board. Paula Ekman is the current Chair, and has 30 years combined as both a commercial and corporate flight attendant.  She joins John to talk about the construction going on at Fargo Hector International, updates when it'll be done, what it'll bring to the city, and answers your text questions.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Florida and is joined by Kris Atteberry at Twins Spring Training. Kris Atteberry begins his first season as the Twins radio lead play-by-play voice after 17 seasons hosting the Pregame Lineup Card and Postgame Download on the Twins Radio Network as well as providing play-by-play and analysis for select games. Kris has also called men’s and women’s college basketball on CBS Sports Network. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/25: Ben Berkowitz is the Managing Editor of Business at Axios, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about tariffs.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Florida to catch some Minnesota Twins Spring Training baseball, and is joined by Dan Gladden. Dan is a Twins Hall of Famer and play-by-play radio analyst. Gladden played in the major leagues for 11 years and retired from professional baseball following the 1994 season. He finished his career batting .270 with 203 doubles, 40 triples, 74 home runs, 446 RBI and 222 stolen bases in 1,197 games. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Minnesota Twins Spring Training in Florida, and is joined by La Velle E. Neal III on "News and Views." La Velle has covered the Minnesota Twins since 1998. He also covered the Kansas City Royals for the Kansas City Star from 1995 through 1997. A graduate of the University of Illinois - Chicago, La Velle is a former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/25: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to have a conversation about the Summit Carbon pipeline.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Charley Johnson to talk about his retirement announcement. Charley Johnson says he will retire as president and chief executive officer of what was called the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau in August. Read the full article here.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Vern Thompson. Vern previously served in the North Dakota State Legislature, and now is in the trucking industry. He brings his perspective as a trucker that travels to and from Canada on a daily basis, and how the tariffs have impacted his industry.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner and Deputy Mayor, Denise Kolpack, on "News and Views." Joel and Denise have a conversation about City of Fargo employee overtime pay.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/25: Host of Afternoons Live, Tyler Axness, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp while broadcasting from the North Dakota State Capitol. He's first joined by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator David Hogue, and then by Representative Jim Jonas. David Hogue has been representing District 38 in Minot since 2009, and Representative Jonas represents District 13 in West Fargo.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/25: Tyler Axness hosts Afternoons Live on KFGO, and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp live from the North Dakota Capitol building. He's joined by the 2024 Teacher of the Year from North Dakota, Sheila Peterson. Sheila has taught for 22 years and currently teaches peer-to-peer and physical education at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck, North Dakota. She also recently helped write a Letter to the Editor regarding public dollars going towards private schools.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/25: Host of KFGO's Afternoons Live, Tyler Axness, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and broadcasting live from the North Dakota State Capitol. He is joined by State Representative Karla Rose Hanson to get an update on the legislative session. Karla Rose Hanson represents District 44 in Fargo in the State House, and has been in the House since 2017. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/10/25: Tyler Axness, host of Afternoons Live on KFGO, is filling in for Joel and brings the listeners "News and Views" live from the Capitol in Bismarck. Tyler is joined by Nick Archuleta, the President of ND United. With more than 11,500 members across the state, ND United supports equal opportunities for success for ALL North Dakota students, and respect and support for all educators. Nick and Tyler talk about the education-related bills in the North Dakota State Legislature, including public dollars going to private schools, as well as what the future for the Department of Education looks like.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/25: Minnesota State Senator is the guest host on "News and Views" today, and is joined by one if his colleagues, State Senator Heather Gustafson. Senator Heather Gustafson is currently in her first term at the Minnesota Senate, representing Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee, the Jobs and Economic Development Committee, and the State and Local Government and Veterans Committee.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/07/25: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined by North Dakota State Representative Zachary Ista. Representative Ista is the House Minority Leader and compares the two legislative sessions with Senator Kupec.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0306/25: The Inforum recently put out an article regarding the City of Fargo overtime pay, and Joel shares his thoughts on the controversy around it.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Mark Watne. Mark recently got back from lobbying for the Farm Bill in Washington D.C., and speaks to that as well as the tariffs being put in place by President Trump.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, on "News and Views." Joel asks him a wide range of questions regarding the tariffs that President Trump is implementing, the U.S. relationship with Ukraine, and if he'll be on a national ticket again in the future.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Twins Spring Training baseball in Florida, and is joined by the Twins Senior Vice President and General Manager, Jeremy Zoll. In his role, Zoll partners with Dr. Chris Camp to oversee the organization’s performance team and drives developmental initiatives in the minor leagues. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/25: Perry Miller and Nathan Berseth are Richland County Commissioners, and are filling in for Joel while he's out. Nathan also serves on the NDHSAA Board of Directors representing the ND School Boards Association, and brings Amy De Kok on "News and Views" to talk about school choice and public dollars going to private schools. Amy De Kok is the Executive Director of the North Dakota School Board Association.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is out, and Richland County Commissioners Perry Miller and Nathan Berseth fill in for him. They're joined by Dr. Avish Nagpal from Sanford Health to talk about the measles. Dr. Nagpal practices internal medicine, specializing in infectious disease and travel and tropical medicine. He also serves as associate professor of medicine at the University of North Dakota; adjunct faculty at North Dakota State University; medical director of Infection Prevention and Control; and in a leadership role in Antibiotic Stewardship. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/28/25: Jamie Selzler is the DNC Committeeman for North Dakota and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. He's joined by ND State Representative Austin Foss in the KFGO studio to talk about his testimony on a resolution calling for an end to marriage equality. They also talk about some of his other focuses in the State Legislature and how to work around the distractions.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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