09/29/26: Vern Thompson is a former farmer and state legislator and now trucker, and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, running against incumbent Doug Goehring. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about gas prices, the Farm Bill, and more. 

Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events at thompson4nd.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.)

09/29/26: Vern Thompson is a former farmer and state legislator and now trucker, and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, running against incumbent Doug Goehring. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about gas prices, the Farm Bill, and more.&nbsp;
Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events <a href="https://www.thompson4nd.com/">at thompson4nd.com.</a>
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

KFGO is your one stop for coverage on local, state and national elections. Insightful conversations with candidates as well as in-depth looks into items you will find on your ballot.

KFGO is your one stop for coverage on local, state and national elections. Insightful conversations with candidates as well as in-depth looks into items you will find on your ballot.

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ND Ag Commission candidate Vern Thompson pushes for relief for farmers, ranchers, and qualified agricultural haulers

10/08/26: Erik Osberg is a husband, father, former small business owner, current county employee, and working-class Minnesotan running to represent Western Minnesota District 7 in Congress.
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Erik Osberg will face GOP Representative Michelle Fischbach in the November midterm elections. 

Learn more about Erik and his campaign at erikosberg4congress.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.)

10/08/26: Erik Osberg is a husband, father, former small business owner, current county employee, and working-class Minnesotan running to represent Western Minnesota District 7 in Congress. Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Erik Osberg will face GOP Representative Michelle Fischbach in the November midterm elections.&nbsp;
Learn more about Erik and his campaign at <a href="https://www.erikosberg4congress.com/">erikosberg4congress.com.</a>
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

Erik Osberg is hoping to beat Congresswoman Fischbach in the November election

10/07/26: Tracy Foss is running for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction, and is a lifelong educator with 30+ years of experience. She joins News and Views to talk about bonuses for North Dakota teachers. 

(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.)

10/07/26: Tracy Foss is running for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction, and is a lifelong educator with 30+ years of experience. She joins News and Views to talk about bonuses for North Dakota teachers.&nbsp;
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

Tracy Foss is running for ND Superintendent of Public Instruction

09/29/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss Measure 1 on the November ballot. 

Learn more about Dustin and the Watchdog Network at watchingnd.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.)

09/29/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss Measure 1 on the November ballot.&nbsp;
Learn more about Dustin and the Watchdog Network <a href="https://watchingnd.substack.com/">at watchingnd.com.</a>
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

ND Ag Commission candidate Vern Thompson pushes for relief for farmers, ranchers, and qualified agricultural haulers

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