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05/15/25: Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen decided to move up his retirement. Originally planning to retire July 4, he now says his last day will be tomorrow, May 16th. He joins Joel Heitkamp at the KFGO studio to talk about his time in Fargo and as the Chief, and shares some stories from along the way. (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.
05/15/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Governor and former Congressman of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong, on "News and Views." Joel visits with the Governor on a monthly basis, and today chats about the state legislative session and his thoughts on President Trump wanting a luxury plane from Qatar. (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.
05/15/25: Dr. Thomas Ambrosio is a Professor of Political Science at NDSU. He is currently the advisor for the department’s Pre-Law program. Joel is joined by Dr. Ambrosio on "News and Views" to get his expertise on President Trump's visit to Qatar and deal with Syria. (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.
05/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Dustin Gawrylow, the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network. Recently in a surprise development, the Iowa State Senate voted on a 27-22 line to limit the use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines. Read his article to see the rest and learn more about the topic! (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.
05/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the tax incentives for using solar power, timelines for installation, residential versus commercial buildings, and more. Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.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.
05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the Director of Marketing at the Kilbourne Group, Sami Harwood. They talk about upcoming events in Downtown Fargo, parking, The Avery, as well as some off-topic chatter. (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.
05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Travis and Matthew from Fix It Forward Auto Care and Ministry. You can bring your car there for an oil change or a check up, or even donate your old car (even if it doesn't work) and they'll donate it to in-need members of our community! Learn more about Fix It Forward 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.
05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, to talk about current headlines 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.
05/12/25: David Bauder is the AP’s national media writer, covering the intersection of news, politics and entertainment, and is based in New York. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about President Trump's goal of cutting funding to public media like PBS and NPR. (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.
05/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Monsignor Patrick Schumacher of the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck to talk about the election of Pope Leo and what it means for the future of Catholicism. Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. (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.) Photo courtesy of Monsignor Schumacher - Pope Leo in Peru doing mission workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/09/25: Dan Wogsland is the former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Dan is joined by Greg Lardy to talk about the legislative session and North Dakota ag research. Greg is the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture, Dean-CAFSNR, and Director of NDAES. (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.
05/09/25: Dan Wogsland, former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. Dan is joined on KFGO by North Dakota State Senator Greg Kessel from District 39 in Belfield. Greg is also a farmer and Chairman of the Two Track Malting Board. (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.
05/09/25: Joel Heitkamp has Dan Wogsland, former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, filling in for him. Dan is joined by Brenda Elmer, the Executive Director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, in the KFGO studio. She joined the Association in 2020, and talks with Dan about spring planting. (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.
05/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is off for the day and has Dan Wogsland, the former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, filling in for him. Dan is joined on the air by Neal Fisher, the Administrator of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. His work for the Wheat Commission is a worldwide effort via U.S. Wheat Associates and the Cooperator Programs of USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service. (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.
05/08/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Williston, ND at the Economic Development. He's joined by the Executive Director, Shawn Wenko, to talk about the city growth and future plans. (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.
05/08/25: Anna Nelson as the new Executive Director of Williston Economic Development, and sits down with Joel while he broadcasts live from Williston. Nelson, age 34, will take over for Shawn Wenko, who served as the executive director since 2014. Wenko was promoted to city administrator in May 2023. The search for a new Executive Director was launched in January of 2024. (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.
05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Williston State College in Williston, ND, and is joined by the President, Dr. Bernell Hirning. (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.
05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College in Williston, ND, and is joined by Alex Herman. Alex is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Williston State College, and talks with Joel about Williston athletics and opportunities for student athletes. (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.
05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College and is joined by Allison Kunze and Rex Sterling. They are Williston basketball players that were named All Americans and are graduating this year. (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.
05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by KFGO's Robbie Daniels and Ryan Janke after they got back from the Veterans Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. They share an interview with one of the veterans and share some of their favorite parts of the trip. (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.
04/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Microsoft with Marketplace for Kids for the Fargo Education Day. Mary Haugo is the Board President and joins Joel to talk about how Marketplace for Kids was started. Owen, a student from Willow Park in West Fargo, also joins Joel to talk about what he's learning from Marketplace and what his future might look like. Learn more about Marketplace for Kids 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.
05/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Representative Karla Rose Hanson, who represents District 44 in Fargo and has been in the House since 2017. She joins Joel to recap the legislative session, including discussion on the Ethics Commission, school lunches, and property taxes. (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.
05/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Senator David Hogue to talk about the wins for Republicans in the 69th legislative session. North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue represents District 38 out of Minot, 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.
04/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Microsoft with Marketplace for Kids for the Fargo Education Day. Bob Heitkamp is the Executive Director and joins Joel to talk about the organization. Learn more about Marketplace for Kids 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.
04/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Microsoft with Marketplace for Kids for the Fargo Education Day. Learn more about Marketplace for Kids 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.
05/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the NDDOT Driver's License Division Director, Brad Schaffer. Brad joined NDDOT in 2005 and worked in many capacities including Information Technology Manager, Customer Support Manager, Senior Programmer, Drivers License Business Analyst and as a Computer Programmer. As of May 7th, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States due to the deadline for the Real ID. Brad joins Joel to talk about what you need to know for the deadline and how to get a Real ID. (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.
05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Maggie Ness, the Executive Director of the Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley. Memory Cafe is a free social gathering located in the Fargo Moorhead area where people experiencing memory loss, and their care partners, come together in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. (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.
05/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Minnesota State Senator Grand Hauschild to get an update on the legislative session. Grant is an Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 03 out of Hermantown. (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.
05/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Dustin Gawrylow, the Managing Director for the North Dakota Watchdog Network. They go over the North Dakota legislative session after it wrapped up early Saturday morning, including going over school lunches, property taxes, 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.
05/02/25: While filling in for Joel Heitkamp, Tyler Axness is joined by former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn. Officer Dunn will be speaking at the Governors Dinner in Bismarck tomorrow, May 3rd. Harry Dunn served in the United States Capitol Police from 2008 to 2023, and testified with his colleagues before the United States Congress for the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack. On the day of the January 6 Capitol attack, he was stationed outside the Capitol. After the Capitol was breached, he was called inside to guard a stairwell and to guard Speaker Pelosi's office. (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.
05/02/25: Tyler Axness, Host of "Afternoons Live," is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh from the Migration Policy Institute. Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh is an Associate Policy Analyst with MPI's U.S. Immigration Policy Program, where she focuses on the U.S.-Mexico border. She comes to the Migration Policy Institute after three years in San Diego, conducting research and working with asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. (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.
05/02/25: The Host of "Afternoons Live," Tyler Axness, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by the North Dakota House Minority Leader. Representative Zac Ista joines Tyler to talk about the session coming to a close soon and the status of property taxes. (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.
05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels are joined on "News and Views" by the Mayor of Wahpeton, Brett Lambrecht. They have a conversation about the Wahpeton Wellness and Recreation Center tax proposal that recently passed. (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.
05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO radio by Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. Senator Smith won't be seeking re-election in November, and chats with Joel about Trump's first 100 days in office, 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.
05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Mark Watne, to announce his decision not to run for reelection to a 13th term as president at the organization’s annual meeting in December. They also talk about the future of the 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.
04/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Will Swearson, a victim and survivor of Ray Holmberg. Will met Ray Holmberg when he was working in Bismarck, and quickly became a target of Ray's. Will shared what he witnessed for the sentencing memo on Ray Holmberg, and now speaks publicly on "News and Views." You can read the latest article on news surrounding Ray Holmberg 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.
04/28/25: Joel Heitkamp from "News and Views" and Tyler Axness from "Afternoons Live" share their thoughts on the recent news regarding Ray Holmberg and Bruce Gjovig. If you missed it, a NDBCI report revealed emails Ray Holmberg sent to others detailing decades of sex abuse. Bruce also responded to that report with a press release of his own, where he said he "was unaware of the criminal nature of Mr. Holmberg’s sexual conduct." (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.
04/25/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Selfridge, ND, and is joined by State Representative Zac Ista from the Capitol. Zac is an Attorney and has been in the State Legislature since 2020, and serves as the House Minority Leader. They talk about the status of the school voucher bills and what the end of the session will bring. (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.
04/24/25: Cally Musland, former Producer for "News and Views" and current Editor of North Dakota Living, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. She is joined by Monsignor Patrick Schumacher from the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck. (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.
04/24/25: Joel Heitkamp is off for the day, and Cally Musland fills in as the Host of "News and Views." Cally is joined by Kayla Meeks, a University of Mary student studying in Rome. Some of the students attended the procession Tuesday where they moved thebody of Pope Francis from the chapel in his home (Casa Santa Marta) to St.Peter’s Basilica for public viewing over the next few days. Cally asks Kayla about her time in Rome, what the atmosphere is like, if she had seen Pope Francis while he was alive, 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.
04/24/25: Cally Musland, former Producer for "News and Views" and current Editor of North Dakota Living, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. She's joined by the Executive Director of Humanities North Dakota, Brenna Gerhardt. Humanities North Dakota is an independent nonprofit agency, which provides free or low-cost, accessible meaningful classes and events for North Dakotans to pursue lifelong learning. (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.
04/24/25: Joel Heitkamp's former Producer, Cally Musland, is hosting "News and Views." She's joined by Rick Diegel, the Superintendent of Kidder County Public Schools. They talk about the current status of school voucher bills in the North Dakota legislature and the impact on rural 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.
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