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Today is Friday, August 8. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Friday, August 8. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
08/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Whitestown, IN for the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament to watch his grandson's baseball team work towards the World Series. Joel and Jack Michaels are joined by the coach, Hans Anderson, of the Fargo 12U team after their first win and ahead of their next game. (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.
08/08/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Whitestown, IN for the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament to watch his grandson's baseball team work towards the World Series. Joel is joined by Coach Chad Hanson who coached the Fargo Youth Baseball team at the Little League World Series in 2023. Coach Hanson reflects on his time as Coach and shares memories, as well as some advice to players and family. (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.
08/08/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Whitestown, IN for the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament to watch his grandson's baseball team work towards the World Series. He is joined by Alex Sumner, the President/CEO of Fargo Area Sports, to talk about the Little League program and journey to Indiana and hopefully Pennsylvania! Alex has coached baseball at the high school, college, and professional level. During his free time Alex is is an associate scout for the Boston Red Sox and volunteers for Special Olympics. Alex's past work experience includes Executive Director of Fargo Little League and Director of Sports for Special Olympics North Dakota. (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.
08/08/25: New research from the University of Minnesota shows rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals. School of Public Health assistant professor Caitlin Carroll says after a rural hospital closed, prices at nearby surviving hospitals went up almost 3.6%, an average of about $500 per inpatient stay. Carroll says the study also found rural hospitals that eventually closed charged 6% less than nearby hospitals, so closures forced patients into high-priced facilities. Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dr. Carroll to talk about it, and takes some of your 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.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, August 7. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
Today is Thursday, August 7. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
08/07/25: While broadcasting from Whitestown, Indiana for the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the bus driver for the Fargo 12U All-Stars to chat about his time driving bus, what it's like driving in the bigger cities, and why he decided to take the job. (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.
08/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Senator John Hoeven to cover everything from the recent budget bill, to tariffs, and commodity prices. (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.
08/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Whitestown, IN for the Little League Baseball Midwest Region Tournament to watch his grandson's baseball team work towards the World Series. Joel is joined by John Magers, the Central Region Director for Little League International, to talk about the organization behind the scenes and what to look forward to. (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.
08/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Ellen Huber, the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) rural development director, to talk about progress being made in rural communities. A regional initiative which seeks to transform the rural food system – helping grocerystores stay open and increasing access to local foods – is advancing in North Dakota. The pilot projectwill test a rural grocery and local food hub model in the north central region that, if successful, could be replicated elsewhere in North Dakota and rural 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.
Today is Wednesday, August 6. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Wednesday, August 6. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
08/06/25: The President of ND United, Nick Archuleta, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Erin Oban to talk about the importance and necessity of public schools. Erin Oban is a former State Senator from Bismarck and served as the state director of USDA Rural Development. She's now working with North Dakotans for Public Schools, which advocates for the policies, personnel, and resources needed to strengthen and improve our public 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.
08/06/25: While Joel Heitkamp is out of the office, Nick Archuleta, the President of North Dakota United, takes his place and chats with Levi Bachmeier about the upcoming school year in West Fargo. Levi Bachmeier currently serves on the State Board of Higher Education and has served as business manager of the West Fargo School District since 2019. From 2016 to 2019 he served as an education policy adviser and policy director for then-North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. Bachmeier previously taught high school social studies for two years with Teach for America and spent a summer as a policy analyst fellow at the U.S. Department of 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.
08/06/25: Nick Archuleta, President of ND United, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined on "News and Views" by Amanda Peterson ahead of the upcoming school year. Amanada is the Director of Educational Improvement and Support at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). She leads initiatives focused on supporting and improving schools, particularly those identified as low-performing. (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.
Hailey Sundet from Republic National Distributing is back on The Wake Up Call with Scotch Tank and Mandy on Froggy 99.9! Sponsored by Bottle Barn Liquors with three Fargo locations, this week’s featured wine is the crisp and refreshing Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. Tune in for expert wine insights, fun banter, and your favorite morning crew’s take on what makes this Oregon white a summer standout. Whether you're a wine lover or just here for the laughs, this episode is a must-listen for Fargo-Moorhead locals and beyond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Tuesday, August 5. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
Today is Tuesday, August 5. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
08/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the federal tax credit status on solar power, electrical work, solar panel upkeep, 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.
08/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Matt Perdue to talk about his goals for becoming the next President of the North Dakota Farmers Union. Matt previously served as the Government Relations Director and Team Supervisor at ND Farmers Union, and stepped down to run for President. Mark Watne serves as the current President and decided to step down, and the next election will take place at the State Convention in December. (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.
08/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dr. Tim Mahoney, the Mayor of Fargo and Department Liaison for the Fargo Police Department. He speaks to Joel about the details of the two shootings in Fargo, ND over the weekend, as well as the behavior of the Fargo Police Chief at yesterday's press conference. (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.
08/05/25: After two shootings and one press conference, Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioners Dave Piepkorn and Denise Kolpack. Commissioner Piepkorn expresses safety concerns for Downtown Fargo, pushes for a change in leadership of the Fargo Police Department, and shares disappointment in the handling of the recent press conference. (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.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, August 4. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
Today is Monday, August 4. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
08/04/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Aaron Navarro from CBS to talk about the recent national jobs report and President Trump's firing of the Labor Statistics Chief. (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.
Guest Include: - Sam Herder, HERO Sports - Jeff Kolpack, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead - Hans Anderson, Fargo Little League Head Coach
08/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from 701 Boutique and Antiques in Hankinson, ND, and is joined by Shannon and Matt Lugert to talk about their new business. You can learn more about 701 Boutique and Antiques, as well as all of their businesses, 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.
In this sermon, Pastor Adam explains the ten plagues and how they demonstrate beyond a shadow of a doubt that Yahweh is the only true God. We hope you enjoyed this sermon! To learn more about our ministry, you can visit us at the Harvest Plains website.Harvest Plains Church is a small church plant located in Mapleton, North Dakota. Our heart is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our local communities, and to build disciples with Bible-centered preaching. If you're near Mapleton or the Fargo/Moorhead area, we'd love to have you join us!
Today is Friday, August 1. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Friday, August 1. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
08/01/25: Kara Siemieniewski joins Joel Heitkamp while he's at 701 Boutique & Antiques in Hankinson, ND. Kara is the face behind Shortfoot Creek Beef LLC. She is a young entrepreneur who set out to share her homegrown beef and find meaningful ways to add value to her family’s farm. Learn more about Kara and 701 Boutique and Antiques 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.
08/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from 701 Boutique and Antiques in Hankinson, ND, and is joined by his wife, Sue with SueBee's Redo, as well as Melanie Herding from Eclectic Eccentric. Melanie is a full-time home health registered nurse, and farm wife in her spare time. You can learn more about Eclectic Eccentric and 701 Boutique and Antiques 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.
08/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Shannon Curfman, a Fargo native blues artist, to talk about the Fargo Blues Festival that takes place this weekend! Along with being a member of Kid Rock's band 'Twisted Brown Truckers' for the past twelve years guitarist and singer/songwriter Shannon Curfman burst upon the blues and roots rock scene in 1999 with her major-label debut for Arista Records, ‘Loud Guitars, Big Suspicions.' Learn more about Shannon on her website. Purchase your tickets and check out the lineup for the Fargo Blues Festival on their website, 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.
08/01/25: While broadcasting from the newly opened 701 Boutique & Antiques, in Hankinson, ND, Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Hankinson, Jordan Krump, to speak to the progress in the small 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.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, July 31. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
Today is Thursday, July 31. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
07/31/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter, Al Aamodt, as well as Jack Zaleski, former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page. They have a roundtable conversation on "News and Views" where they share their thoughts on President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, the Gaza war, 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.
Today is Wednesday, July 30. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Wednesday, July 30. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Trygve Hammer to cover the details of his town hall tomorrow. Trygve is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. In his civilian life, he’s taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked as a roughneck on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot, aiming to give young people a hand up in starting their lives. He currently serves as a Regional Representative on the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee. The town hall will take place Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Center at 105 2nd Ave SE in Minot. (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.
07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Thane to talk about FM Pride week. Next week will have tons of activities including a dance party, drag show, block party, parade, 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.
07/30/25: KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star from Tony Bender’s family, who took over after his death last fall. Ryan, as well as India Bender, join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Tony Bender's legacy and why Ryan decided to take over the local newspapers. Ryan Janke plans to continue in his news reporting and anchoring responsibilities at KFGO. He’s a native of Wishek and joined KFGO News on a full-time basis three years ago. Read more about the purchase 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.
07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp and Abby Miller are joined in the KFGO studio by Hillery Mork, the Children’s Miracle Network Program Director. She talks about the purpose behind Miracle Treat Day, and what the proceeds from Blizzard purchases can do for the area. On Miracle Treat Day, participating Dairy Queen locations are giving back to positively change thehealth of children in our region. $1 or more from every Blizzard treat sold at participating Dairy Queens will benefit our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital- Sanford Children’sHospital 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.
Today is Tuesday, July 29. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.
WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather Tuesday. July 29. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
07/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator for USDA's Farm Service Agency under the Biden Administration. Zach previously served as the Executive Director of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, and served as tribal council representative for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He and Joel talk about the cost-cutting relocations within the USDA by 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.
07/29/25: Eric Wilkie is the Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation, and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio, as well as their Director of Marketing, Michelle Johnson. Eric tells Joel about their community grant and involvement, as well as their upcoming summer celebration. (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.