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09/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Big Iron at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds and is joined by Mary Dolan from the Nelson Group Fergus Falls, MN 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.
09/09/25: While broadcasting from the Jacuzzi Hot Tubs of Fargo studio at Big Iron in West Fargo, Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jacuzzi Hot Tubs of Fargo to talk about all of their products. (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.
09/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Big Iron at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds and is joined by the President of Red E, Matt Faul. After years serving within the mechanical engineering field, Matt started Red E, an aftermarket agriculture parts & engineering solutions company. (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.
09/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Matthew Carlson, the owner of Fix It Forward Auto Care and President of Fix It Forward Ministry. They talk about the work that Fix It Forward does and their new location 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.
09/05/25: Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo is Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University School of Public Health. Her work focuses on global health security, public health preparedness and response, and health systems resilience. She joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Secretary Robert F. Kennedy's Senate hearing yesterday, and the importance of vaccine transparency. (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.
09/05/25: Jim Thompson is the Chairman of the ND Soybean Council, and Justin Sherlock is President of the ND Soybean Growers Association. They join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about North Dakota soybeans and the current trade and export issues with China. (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.
09/04/25: Linda Kenyon is an Anchor and Reporter for CBS Radio. She has covered Congress, the White House and anchored the news for several radio networks before she came to CBS including Unistar Radio Networks, AP Radio, SRN News and Westwood One News. Linda joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. They demanded on Wednesday that the U.S. Congress pass legislation forcing the release of all unclassified records related to the disgraced financier held by President Donald Trump’s 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.
09/04/25: Nick Phillips is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs with Applied Digital. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to share his goals for the Harwood, ND data center, and takes questions/concerns from listeners through texts and calls. (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.
09/04/25: The NFL games are back, and so our are "pick 'ems"! The studio is full with Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, and Tom Syzmanski all making their picks. The guys are also joined by Josh Swanson, host of "Herd It Here" each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m., as their guest picker! (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.
09/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Northwest Landowners to talk about their partial win in the State Supreme Court. Troy Coons is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Northwest Landowners Association, and Derrick Braaten is the owner of Braaten Law Firm in Bismarck, ND. Read more about the case from the North Dakota Monitor. (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.
09/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of UND, Dr. Andrew Armacost, to talk about enrollment, the campus, athletics, and more as their new school years starts. Dr. Armacost took over as the University of North Dakota’s 13th president on June 1, 2020. Prior to UND, he served as the Dean of the Faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (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.
09/02/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined after Labor Day by North Dakota's Commissioner of Labor, Zachary Greenberg. They talk about the job market in North Dakota, time-off at jobs, cost of living, 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.
Joel Heitkamp is joined by Nancy Kelly from Labor Masters on this Labor Day 2025. Nancy tells the listeners about the work that Labor Masters can do, and how far they're willing to go for it. Learn more and book them today at labormasters.net. (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.
08/27/25: Joel Heitkamp and Abby Miller are joined in the KFGO studio by Captain Bryan Niewind with the North Dakota Highway Parol and Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol. They cover everything from tinted windows, to speed limit changes, to license plates. (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.
08/27/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of MSUM, Tim Downs, to talk about their record-setting first-year enrollment. Moorhead is now the fastest-growing four-year public university in the Minnesota State system. Dr. Tim Downs became the 12th president of Minnesota State Moorhead on July 1, 2023, and has more than 35 years of higher education experience (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.
08/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Eric Nelson to get the listeners ready for the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion this weekend in Rollag, Minnesota. (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.
08/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Fargo, Tim Mahoney, for a conversation on the City of Fargo taking action to annex land near Harwood where the $3 billion Applied Digital artificial intelligence data plant may go. After Mayor Mahoney sharing his side, the Mayor of Harwood, Blake Hankey, calls in to join in the conversation. The two Mayors spar a bit over what was said and decided, going back-and-forth on "News and Views." Applied Digital has said it hopes to move ahead with “Polaris Forge 2” quickly and break ground as soon as next month. Read more about the issue on 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.
08/28/25: Yesterday morning, there was a Minneapolis school shooting at Annunciation Church that left two children dead and 17 people wounded. Joel Heitkamp is joined by Steve Simpson, a News Anchor at WCCO in Minneapolis, to learn about the details. (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.
08/28/25: Erin Prochnow has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Cass Clay since 2008. She joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about YWCA's Chocolate for Change event coming up next week. Learn more about their event and buy your tickets 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.
08/28/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Julia Krieger to talk about the recent shooting at the Catholic church school shooting that killed two children and injured 17. Julia grew up in southern Minneapolis attending Annunciation Catholic School, and shares her thoughts on the community and tragedy taking place. (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.
08/26/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Moorhead to talk about all the developments and updates going on in Moorhead, MN. Mayor Carlson was elected in November 2018 as a City Council Member and appointed Moorhead Mayor in Feb 2021, then was elected in 2022. (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.
08/26/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Matt Voltz, the Finance Director of the City of Horace, ND. Wednesday and Thursday this week at 5:30 PM, Horace will hold public meetings for citizens to share their questions and concerns on special assessments. (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.
On Tuesday, August 26th at 5:00 people across the Red River Valley will gather to send a clear message to billionaires and union-busters on Workers’ Labor Day: We built this country, and we’re taking it back. The theme for this event is “It’s Better in a Union: Fighting for Freedom, Fairness and Security”. Joel is joined by the West Area Labor Council President, Mark Fromke, to talk about 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.
08/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by North Dakota's lone Congresswoman, Julie Fedorchak. She was elected to Congress in 2024 and previously was a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Joel pushes her on farming and trade issues, and gets her take on the "big, beautiful budget 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.
08/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Al Aamodt and Jack Zaleski to talk about everything from Trump's policies to war to journalism practices. Jack Zaleski is a former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page, and now works as a columnist for The Forum. Al Aamodt is a former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter. (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.
08/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the campus of the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND and is joined by their President, Dr. Rod Flanigan. He speaks to his time prior to higher-ed, and what brought him to NDSCS. (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.
08/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Lankin, ND, Francis Praska. Francis has served as Mayor of Lankin for 50 years, and served on the city council for seven years prior to that. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about his time as an elected official and how things have changed. (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.
08/22/25: Rania Batrice is a first-generation American, born to Palestinian parents who moved to the United States in pursuit of a better life for themselves and their family. She founded Batrice & Associates, a communications, mediating, organizing, and legislative strategy firm that advises elected officials, candidates, non-profits, and companies in the United States and around the world. (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.
08/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the campus of the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, ND, and is joined by their Athletics Director, Reggie Jackson. Reggie talks about all that the two-year college has to offer in their athletics department. (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.
08/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Harley-Davidson Of Fargo and is joined by Adrian Smith, the General Manager, who has worked at Harley-Davidson of Fargo for 24 years. They talk about the newest bikes for sale, safety, upcoming events, 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.
08/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Tyler Stafslien to have a conversation about farmers dealing with the current Administration's trade actions. Tyler was elected as District 3 North Dakota Farmers Union Director in January 2018. He is a fourth-generation farmer, living on a farm homesteaded by his family in 1912. He farms 2,000 acres of wheat, barley, peas, lentils, flax and soybeans. Although he resides in the country, Stafslien is the mayor of Makoti. He has served on his local grain elevator cooperative board since 2005. (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.
08/21/25: Jen Pickett, the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, joins Joel Heitkamp for another segment to talk about recycling. They talk about good recycling habits to bring as kids head back to school, what you can and can't recycle, 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.
08/20/25: Prairie Rose Seminole is a citizen of the Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota. She served on the Fargo Human Relations Commission in Fargo from 2001 to 2010, serving as Chairperson from 2007-2010. She joins Joel Heitkamp on KFGO radio to talk about a large amount of missing North Dakota teenagers. (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.
08/20/25: Paul Watts is the Clinical Director and Certified Hyperbaric Technologist at Swanson Hyperbarics. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about the work at Swanson Hyperbarics 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.
08/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Jeana Peinovich, the Lend A Hand Up Director, to talk about some of their upcoming fundraisers. (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.
08/19/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined again by Dr. Kari Odermann for a conversation on President Trump's recent meetings with the Russian and Ukrainian Presidents. Dr. Odermann is a North Dakota native and fled Kyiv with her family prior to the attacks on the city. She has been a political commentator in Ukraine and covered President Zelensky when she was a news anchor. (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.
08/19/25: Nick Phillips is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs with Applied Digital. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about his company and why they continue to build in North Dakota. Applied Digital already operates data centers near Ellendale and Jamestown, and they announced plans to build a $3 billion data center at Harwood, north of Fargo. Applied Digital plans to break ground in September on what it calls Polaris Forge 2, a 280-megawatt artificial intelligence computing center. (Read more 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.
08/14/25: Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and discusses his weigh-loss journey with his personal trainer, Peter Wunderlich. Peter is a trainer at Blueprint Personal Training in Fargo and shares advice on health and wellness with the KFGO listeners. (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.
08/15/25: Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Amy Jacobson to talk about 701 Strategy Group. It's a political consulting firm focused on electing exceptional candidates, incubating fellow campaign talent, and organizing for policy that improves the lives of working families in North Dakota and the region. (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.
08/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined again by North Dakota's member of Congress, Julie Fedorchak. Joel asks the Congresswoman about President Trump's visit in Alaska with President Putin, NATO, tariffs, 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.
08/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig to ask her questions on President Trump's Alaska meeting with Putin, the Israel/Hamas war, tariffs, and more. Congresswoman Craig is running for Senator Tina Smith's seat in 2026, and gives an update on her U.S. Senate campaign. (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.
08/15/25: Jamie Selzler is a Democratic National Committeeman from North Dakota, and is joined by the Executive Director of the Dem-NPL, Cheryl Biller. She shares comments after hearing Jamie's interview with Jennifer Benson regarding public dollars to private schools, and also gives an update on the state party. (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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