News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

06/26/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on this last Friday in June. Heather is joined by Moorhead City Council Members Nicole Mattson and Emily Moore on "News and Views." Minnesota early voting for the August 11 primary opens today and the group shares how and why to vote, and the importance of being available to constituents.  (Joel Heitkamp i...

06/26/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is guest hosting for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Chandler Esslinger. Chandler is the Executive Director of the Fargo-Moorhead Coalition to End Homelessness.  (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....

06/26/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Dr. Stef Gefroh, the Essentia Health West Market President. They have a conversation about healthcare costs, preventative care, and more on "News and Views." (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,”...

06/25/26: While getting ready for the KFGO picnic, Joel is joined by Gary and Becky Olson on their 65th wedding anniversary.  (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...

06/25/26: Noah Greenwald directs the Center's efforts to protect new species under the Endangered Species Act, to ensure that imperiled species receive effective protections and that we have the strongest Endangered Species Act possible. He also works to educate the public about the importance of protecting biodiversity and about the multitude of threats to the survival of North American wildlife....

06/25/26: Nikkie Gullickson recently was elected to serve on the Fargo City Commission. Nikkie was first elected to the Fargo school board in 2020 and reelected in 2024. Newly elected Fargo city commissioners will officially take office on July 1 and will be sworn in during the City Commission meeting on Monday, July 6. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-M...

06/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong. They discuss Medora, farmers, and more on "News and Views." (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 @Joe...

06/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Governor of North Dakota and Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Schafer. Joel and the Governor discuss the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, America's 250th anniversary, President Trump, and more.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” c...

06/23/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices Inc.  (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 p...

06/23/26: Riaz Aziz is an Instructor of Economics at Concordia College, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in business, economics, management, finance, GIS, and entrepreneurship. Joel and Riaz have a conversation about 2023 economics, what to expect in 2024, consumer spending, and more.  Riaz is also the CEO of the Begunahi Foundation USA , which is dedicated to educating and e...

06/22/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is now a columnist at the North Dakota Monitor after working at the Forum for over 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a guest columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM. (Joe...

06/19/26: Zach Kraft is the Central Region Communications Director for the Republican National Committee. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about the RNC’s midterm strategy and the importance of affordability.  (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....

06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by Scott Hamilton. Scott Hamilton was an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. The Ohio native had his breakthrough figure skating performance at the 1981 U.S. Championships. He would win four consecutive world championships and four consecutive U.S. championships. Then, at the Olympic Winter Gam...

06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by former Minnesota Vikings football player, Chad Greenway. Chad and wife Jenni started a foundation – Lead the Way Foundation in 2008 – which impacts the lives of chronically, terminally ill children and their families. They have donated a Chad’s Locker for Cully’s Cab...

06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by EJ Emery - #6 for the University of North Dakota hockey. He's a Junior in the 2026-2027 season, and the 2024 First Round 30th pick by the New York Rangers. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can...

06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by Phil Hansen. Phil Hansen was a former NFL defensive end who played 156 games for the Buffalo Bills from 1991 to 2001 and recorded 61.5 sacks. (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...

06/17/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo. 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 more at lendahandup.org. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in...

06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by Joe Wiegand. Joe is the world’s premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. As an actor and historian, Joe’s portrayals of Theodore Roosevelt in live performances have people wondering if TR has come back to life. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moor...

06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by their party chairs, Peter Hardcastle and Tavin Woytassek.  (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 omnys...

06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by the two young men running for Governor of Boys State, Will Sickler and Cayle Corey.  (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/Twi...

06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers.  (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 f...

06/16/26: Dr. Flanigan has served as president of NDSCS since June, 2022, leading the college through periods of significant growth and innovation. He announced that he will retire at the end of the year, and discusses it with Joel at North Dakota Boys State.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,&rdquo...

06/16/26: Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and Democrat endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Peggy Flanagan says the state needs to move up it’s primary election. The primary election is August 11th, Flanagan says the turnaround to the November election can be difficult for candidates. Flanagan is running against Congresswoman Angie Craig for the U.S. Senate seat of Tina Smith, who is retiring. C...

06/15/62: Mr. Denver Riggleman previously served in the U.S. Congress, as a Republican representing the 5th District of Virginia and as Senior Technical Adviser to the January 6th Select Committee. His national security background includes serving as an intelligence officer for the USAF where he deployed for multiple operations including directly after 9/11 with the 34th Bomb Squadron. He joins Jo...

06/15/26: Kris Poulson is the Chief Executive Officer for Farm QA. Learn more at FarmQA.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.