News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

05/28/26: 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. 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...

05/28/26: Carissa Geske is a local entrepreneur and 4th-generation North Dakotan that is running as the conservative choice for Fargo School Board. She joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about her campaign and her beliefs on religions within the public school system. Learn more about Carissa and her campaign at geskeforfargo.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFG...

05/27/26: Tyler Erickson is a candidate for the West Fargo City Commission. He is a fifth-generation North Dakotan and staff attorney for the North Dakota Insurance Department. Four candidates are running for two available West Fargo city commission seats. The positions carry four-year terms. Learn more about his campaign on his Facebook page. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty...

05/27/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Chris Olson. Chris is running for the 2 year Public Service Commission for 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.) S...

05/27/26: Dr. Dan Hofrenning is a Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies at St. Olaf College. His teaching focuses on American politics including campaigns and elections, environmental politics, and the intersection of religion and politics. He joins Tyler Axness on "News and Views" to break down some of the primary races and the impact on midterm elections.  (Joel Heitkamp...

05/26/26: Matt Evans is one of the endorsed Republican candidates for State Legislature running from District 25. He has served on the Walcott Township Board of Supervisors, as the finance deacon for his church, and as the chairman of the North Dakota District 25 Republican Party. He and his wife home-school their four children. Matt also had a 22 year career at Microsoft as a Software Engine...

05/26/26: Emily Secor May lives in Fargo with her family, is an attorney, and has has served on the Board of Directors for Rape and Abuse Crisis Center since 2021. She joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss her run for the Fargo Park Board.  Learn more about Emily and her campaign at emilysecormay.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His...

05/22/26: Captain Bryan Niewind with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol. They both join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to take calls and texts from listeners ahead of the holiday weekend.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard...

05/22/26: Chris Deery is the Cass County Veteran Service Officer and is an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veteran. Prior to his job, he worked for Gladys Ray homeless shelter that supported helping homeless veterans with housing, employment and education. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about veteran services at the VA, Memorial Day events, and more.  (Joel Heitkamp is a...

05/21/26: Commissioner Michelle Turnberg was elected to the Fargo City Commission in June 2024. She spent 16 years as a news anchor, and now works in medical sales. She's now running for Mayor of Fargo and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about it.  Learn more about Michelle and her campaign at turnbergforfargo.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO...

05/21/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Nathan from Tioga Ace Hardware to learn more about his store.  (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.

05/21/26: 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 priv...

05/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Fargo City Commissioner, Denise Kolpack. She shares her thoughts on homelessness, the Fargo convention center, the city budget, and more while she runs to be the next Mayor of Fargo.  Learn more about her campaign at kolpackforfargo.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning progra...

05/20/26: Sami Harwood is the Director of Marketing with the Kilbourne Group and Katie Fast is with Choose Centric. They join Joel Heitkamp to talk about all the new features in Downtown Fargo and get an update on the Avery. (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...

05/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Minnesota Representative Heather Keeler to talk about the legislative session that just wrapped up and her retirement from the legislature. Minnesota State Representative Keeler was elected in 2020 out of Moorhead, and serves as the Assistant DFL Floor Leader (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His awa...

05/19/26: Aaron Hill was elected to his first term on the Fargo Park Board in 2022. He is a co-founder of Fargo Brewing Company and has been actively engaged in the community his entire career. Now, he's running for Fargo City Commission and joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about it.  Learn more about his campaign at aaronhillfargo.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 79...

05/19/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Vern Thompson to talk about data centers and the Farm Bill. Vern has spent his life farming, trucking hazardous bulk liquids, serving in the state legislature, leading as mayor of Minnewaukan during the Devils Lake flood fight, and is now running for ND Agriculture Commissioner.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO...

05/19/26: Justice Jerod Tufte was appointed District Court Judge in 2014 and elected to the North Dakota Supreme Court in 2016. Kim Hegvik was elected Cass County State’s Attorney in 2022. They join Joel on "News and Views" to talk about May being treatment court month.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “N...

05/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Fargo, Tim Mahoney. They discuss some of his memories as Mayor, the FM Diversion, the June mayoral election, 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 omn...

05/15/26: Jolene worked for a regional education association for 12 years, working with school districts in Southeast North Dakota and across the state with funding, programming, and professional development for teachers. Before that, she worked for Senator Conrad in his Fargo office. She is now self-employed working with nonprofit and public sector agencies. Now, she's running for the Fargo Schoo...

05/15/26: Kate Santaliz is a Congressional Reporter for Axios and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss President Trump's White House Ballroom.  Read the story at Axios.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 @J...

05/14/26: Sekou Sirleaf has been a resident of Fargo since 2016. He serves as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and is the Chair of the Fargo Human Rights Commission. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss why he hopes to be the next Mayor of Fargo.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can b...

05/15/26: Dan Ahlers served in the South Dakota State Legislature representing District 25, and has spent his life in South Dakota running a small business. Now he's running to be the next Governor of South Dakota and talks with Joel Heitkamp about his decision.  Learn more about his campaign at danahlers.com. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His aw...

05/14/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong. They discuss data centers, the state Republican Party, 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.)...

05/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota Job Service Workforce Center Managers, Amy Arenz in Bismarck and Dusty Hillebrand in Grand Forks. They tell Joel and the KFGO listeners about the upcoming Fair Chance Job Fair on June 4th.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekda...