News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Fort Abercrombie for Aber Days 2026. Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site will celebrate Aber Days on Saturday, Aug. 1, with free, family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (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.

07/31/26: John Bradley is the Executive Director at North Dakota Wildlife Federation where he leads the organization’s policy agenda, advocacy, outreach, and grassroots organizing. He oversees operations and serves as the lead on major public lands and conservation campaigns, and acts as the group’s chief lobbyist, spokesperson, and strategic lead. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the Department of the Interior moving to dismantle key environmental safeguards governing oil and gas development on America's public lands, including proposals that would weaken cleanup requirements for industry and reduce opportunities for the public to participate in land management decisions. (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.

07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Wes Klein, a Mercer County rancher and concerned citizen, to discuss a petition that was filed. The petition asks the North Dakota Attorney General conduct an investigation into State's Attorney Patrick Waters and make a recommendation to North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong on if Waters should be removed. State's Attorney Patrick Waters also later joins the conversation with Joel to share his side of the story. (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.

07/30/26: Dr. Erika Yoney received the Democratic endorsement for MN House District 4A earlier this year. She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and says there are no nurses or mental health practitioners currently serving in the Minnesota House. (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.

07/30/26: Tony Pipa is a senior fellow in the Center for Sustainable Development at the Brookings Institution. He launched and leads the Reimagining Rural Policy initiative and hosts the award-winning Reimagine Rural podcast. He's in town for TEDxFargo, and joins Joel Heitkamp in the studio to talk about rural America. Learn more about Tony and his work at Brookings,edu. (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.

07/29/26: Ed O'Keefe has served as the CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library since October 2019. He is a native of North Dakota, who came to the role after a 20 year career in media, including CNN and ABC News. Ed has been named President & CEO of The WNET Group, the parent of New York's flagship PBS station. He will remain CEO of the Library through September 18th. (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.

07/29/26: Jeb Williams serves as North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the lack of hunting licenses and zones, deer and coyote populations, 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.

07/29/26: Madison Nelson-Gira and Robert Wanek are coming out with another documentary called “Cowgirl Country” and follows the Breckenridge Cowgirl basketball team. They interviewed around 40 players, family members, coaches, alumni, and broadcasters. The film premiers at 7PM Thursday, July 30 at the NDSCS Bremer Bank Theater in Wahpeton. (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.

07/28/26: Jack Zaleski is now a columnist at the North Dakota Monitor after working at the Forum for over 30 years, and was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jane Ahlin is a guest columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM. (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.

07/28/26: Dr. Lisa Karch was named Interim President at NDSCS in June 2026, following the retirement of President Rod Flanigan. Will Fanning took over as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Affairs at NDSCS on July 1. They both join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss the changes at NDSCS and what they bring to 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.

07/27/26: Eric Schmidt has been UND’s Head Football Coach since 2025. (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.

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a 3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at fargoblues.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.

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C. (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.

07/23/26: Nikki Gronli is the former vice chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party and former state director for USDA Rural Development under the Biden administration. She is currently running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat. Learn more about Nikki and her campaign at nikkigforsd.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.

07/23/26: South Dakota State Senator Mykala Voita was the prime sponsor of a concurrent resolution that was passed back in January. The resolution says it is, "urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota." Joel Heitkamp is joined by State Senator Voita to discuss this resolution and learn her reasoning behind it. We reached out to State Senator Voita after reading an article by Dana Hess at the South Dakota Searchlight. (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.

07/22/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager for MinnKota Enviroservices. (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.

07/22/26: It's Co-op Day at the North Dakota State Fair, and to celebrate it, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Matt Perdue. They talk about the importance and benefits of cooperatives, and Matt shares his thoughts on the current Farm Bill. (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.

07/22/26: It's Co-op Day at the North Dakota State Fair, and Joel Heitkamp is joined by Kennedy DeLap with the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. Kennedy was Miss North Dakota 2025 and is the Editorial Assistant at North Dakota Living. (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.

07/21/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Roasted Rail in Dilworth, MN for Loco Daze. Joel is joined by the Mayor of Dilworth, Chad Olson, Mike Atanasio from the Rail district, and Jim Schaefbauer with United Savings. (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.

07/21/26: Joel is broadcasting live from the Roasted Rail for Loco Daze in Dilworth, MN. He chats with Tanya from Stems of Joy Floral and Sue Heitkamp from SueBee’s ReDo. (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.

07/20/26: Jamie Selzler is a DNC Committeeman from North Dakota and frequent guest host at KFGO. He’s heading to Washington, D.C. to finalize the schedule for the presidential nominating process, and shares his thoughts on the Midterm Election with Joel. (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.

07/20/26: Dr. Galin Jones is currently leading the AI Hub at the University of Minnesota. He is the Associate Editor for Journal of the American Statistical Association and Harvard Data Science Review. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the rise of data centers across rural U.S. (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.

07/17/26: Fargo Wards for Equal Representation, led by former Fargo City Commissioners Tony Gehrig and Arlette Preston, wants to replace the city’s commission system with a ward-based city council where representatives would be required to live in the areas they serve. Arlette Preston joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the potential ward system. (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.

07/17/26: MN Republican endorsed candidate for Governor Kendall Qualls joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the primary election, President Trump's endorsement of Mike Lindell, facing Senator Amy Klobuchar, 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.

07/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Studio South and is joined by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp. (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.

07/16/26: While broadcasting from the Bois De Sioux golf course in Wahpeton, ND and Breckenridge, MN, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the North Dakota Community Foundation CEO and President, Steven Lipp and Scott Nicholson, the Southeast Development Director. (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.

07/26/26: Joel is broadcasting from the Bois De Sioux golf course with the Richland Wilkin Community Foundation charity golf scramble. Joel is joined by some big sponsors of the event, representatives from Titan Machinery and Vaderstad. (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.

07/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong. They discuss the economy, flags, school lunches, 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.

07/15/26: 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.

07/15/26: Mary Dolan with the Nelson Auto Group Fergus Falls Dealership and Josh Nesdahl is the Sales Manager for the Grand Forks dealership. (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.

07/15/26: Minnesota Land of Neighbors is a statewide campaign that just launched and is designed to create space for Minnesotans to connect. They are hosting their first listening session tonight, and Jill Carey, Land of Neighbors organizer and Vice President of Programs at Civic Bridgers, joins Joel to give more information. (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.

07/14/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by United States Senator Kevin Cramer. Joel asks his opinions on the Iran war, a recent ICE shooting, and the Senator shares his condolences on the passing of Senator Graham. (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.

07/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the CEO of the Great Plains Food Bank, Ann Prifrel. Ann brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in hunger relief, nonprofit management, and large-scale fundraising. (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.

07/10/26: Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss a demand from President Trump regarding paper ballots, as well as the primary election in August. Steve has been serving as Minnesota Secretary of State since 2015 and partners with township, city, and county officials to organize elections on behalf of Minnesota’s nearly four million eligible voters, and to ensure that the election system is fair. (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.

07/10/26: Fargo Division Engineer Jason Leonard joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to bring an update on road construction 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.

07/09/26: Sami Harwood is the Director of Marketing for the Kilbourne Group, and Simone Wai is the Creative Director at Folkways. They join Joel Heitkamp to talk about the new convention center, current projects, the Red River Market, 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.

07/09/26: Angie Craig flipped a Republican congressional seat in 2018 and has been serving Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional district since then, and is now running for U.S. Senate and faces Peggy Flanagan in next month's primary. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to discuss President Trump, healthcare, her campaign for the U.S. Senate, 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.

07/08/26: Guest speakers Tammy Clark and Kristen Meghan Kelly bring national-level expertise in industrial hygiene and exposure science. At their town halls, they'll explain how data centers operate, the infrastructure they require, and possible health safety concerns for citizens. On July 8th, they'll be in Wishek and Mandan, and in Watford City on July 9th. (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.

07/07/26: Ben Holsen with Holsen Solar joins Joel Heitkamp live at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. (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.

07/07/26: Vern Thompson, Candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will host a round table to address mental health in agriculture. Tuesday, July 7, 6:00 pm at the Living Waters Lutheran Church, 4451 40th Ave S, Fargo. North Dakota is experiencing a crisis: farmer suicides. According to the CDC, farmers are three times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. There were at least seven farmer suicides in North Dakota between January 1 and June 1, 2026. This round table will bring farmers, legislators, agriculture organizations, healthcare professionals, and faith and community leaders together to figure out a solution. (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.

07/07/26: Dakota Rudesill is an Associate Professor of Law at Ohio State University, and specializes in legislation and national security law and policy. (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.

07/06/26: As the World Cup continues, news broke over the weekend that President Trump admitting to calling FIFA regarding a U.S. player suspension. Both Former Congressman Earl Pomeroy and Joel Heitkamp share their distaste over Trump's move. (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.