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News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
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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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11/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Perry Miller, Richland County Commissioner, and Randy Monson, the Mayor of Christine, North Dakota. An intersection on the west side of Christine is changing from a 2-way to 4-way stop due to high traffic volume and numerous speed violations and accidents. (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.
11/13/25: Midwest Communications-owned KFGO has hired Gretchen Hjelmstad as the newest member of the KFGO News team, and she joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about her new role. Read the full article 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.
11/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Marc Caputo to have a conversation on the Epstein files under the Trump Administration. Marc is a Trump White House Reporter for Axios and formerly was a senior writer for Politico. You can read Marc's article on the Epstein list, as well as any other articles, at Axios.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.
11/14/25: Dr. Brandon Lunak is the superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Last week, voters passed the Moorhead Schools operating levy and a capital projects levy. (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.
11/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College and is joined by Dr. Zahi Atallah, the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Atallah has a wealth of expertise in grant management, publishing and presentations at scientific conferences, and numerous journal articles and publications. (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.
11/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Williston State College in Western North Dakota, and is joined by Tessa Van Doorne to highlight a new healthcare training facility. Tessa Van Doorne, MSN, RN, and Medical Assistant Program Director speaks about the new facility and what the program looks like for students. (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.
11/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the campus of Williston State College in Williston, North Dakota, and is joined by Dr. Bernell Hirning. Dr. Hirning is the President of Williston State College, and brings over 30 years of educational leadership experience to the institution. (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.
11/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Killdeer, North Dakota and is joined by a few different guests to highlight the town. (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.
11/13/25: Joel is broadcasting live from Williston State College, and is joined there by our guest picker, Hunter Berg. The KFGO studio is still full with Rusty Halvorson, Jack Michaels, and Tom Szymanski all making their picks for the upcoming NFL 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.
11/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Killdeer on his way to Williston, ND, and talks about Dickinson State University. Joel chats with Ty Orton, the executive director for the DSU Heritage Foundation. They are also joined by former State Legislator, Shirley Meyer, to elaborate on the greatness of Dickinson, ND. (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.
11/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Mayor of Harwood, ND, Blake Hankey, to get an update on the data center being built in the town. Mayor Hankey appeared at the latest Fargo City Commission meeting to ask the city to “back off” of a land grab for a proposed AI data center. Read the full article 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.
11/12/25: Katie Christensen Mineer is the President of the Fargo School Board, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about naming the new elementary school in Fargo. The Fargo School Board has narrowed down the list of possible names for the new northside elementary school to 29, and will rank its top five names at its November 12 meeting. The final naming decision will be made at the board’s November 25 meeting. To read more and see the full list of names, head to 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.
11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, and is joined again by Bill Anderson, a Marine that served in the Vietnam War. (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.
11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home from Lisbon on Veterans Day, and is joined by Ernie Hoelscher, an Army Veteran that served in the Korean War. (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.
11/11/25: On this Veterans Day 2025, Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND, and is joined by Donald Barnes, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran. (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.
11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND on this Veterans Day and is joined by Arden Davidson, a Navy Vietnam Veteran. (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.
11/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon for Veterans Day, and is joined by a Vietnam War Navy Veteran, David Teal. (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.
11/10/25: The United States Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government and hold a later vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire Jan. 1. Senator Kevin Cramer joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the news. Read more on the issue 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.
11/10/25: The United States Senate voted 60-40 to move toward passing compromise legislation to fund the government and hold a later vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire Jan. 1. Senator John Hoeven joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the news. Read more on the issue 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.
11/06/25: Jamie Selzler, Committeeman for the DNC from North Dakota, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Jason Rae. Jason is the founder and President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce and secretary of the Democratic National 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.















