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 Watchdog Network Dustin Gawrylow urges a "no" vote on Measure 1

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.)

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

09/28/26: North Dakota State Representative Robin Weisz is Speaker of the House representing District 14 in Hurdsfield, ND and has served in the House since since 1997. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his support for Measure 1 on the November ballot. 

(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.)

09/28/26: North Dakota State Representative Robin Weisz is Speaker of the House representing District 14 in Hurdsfield, ND and has served in the House since since 1997. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his support for <a href="https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/ballot-measures/measures-ballot">Measure 1 on the November ballot.&nbsp;</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 State Rep. Robin Weisz shares why he supports Measure 1

09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from South Dakota and is joined by Courtney Enfield. Courtney is running for South Dakota's District 1 House and shares more about herself and her race. 

Learn more about her on her Facebook page.

(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.)

09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from South Dakota and is joined by Courtney Enfield. Courtney is running for South Dakota's District 1 House and shares more about herself and her race.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Courtney-Enfield-61588883320355/">Learn more about her on her Facebook page.</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.)

Veteran Courtney Enfield hopes to serve in the South Dakota House

10/20/26: Amy Jacobson is with Together for School Meals, an organization urging voters to vote yes on Measure 2 on November 3. She joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about Measure 2 and their upcoming day of action on October 24 in Fargo. 

Learn more about Together for School Meals and Measure 2 at togetherforschoolmeals.org.

(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.)

10/20/26: Amy Jacobson is with Together for School Meals, an organization urging voters to vote yes on Measure 2 on November 3. She joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about Measure 2 and their upcoming day of action on October 24 in Fargo.&nbsp;
Learn more about Together for School Meals and Measure 2 at <a href="https://www.togetherforschoolmeals.org/">togetherforschoolmeals.org.</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.)

Together for School Meals urges North Dakota voters to vote yes on Measure 2

09/25/26: 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. His running mate is former State Representative Steve McCleerey of Sisseton.

Learn more about his campaign at danahlers.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.)

09/25/26: 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. His running mate is former State Representative Steve McCleerey of Sisseton.
Learn more about his campaign at<a href="https://www.danahlers.com/"> danahlers.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.)

Democrats Dan Ahlers and Steve McCleerey are hoping to lead South Dakota

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined on "News and Views" by the AARP North Dakota State Director, Josh Askvig. They have a conversation about hopes for the November election, protecting social security, 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.)

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined on "News and Views" by the AARP North Dakota State Director, Josh Askvig. They have a conversation about hopes for the November election, protecting social security, and more.&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.)

AARP ND State Director Josh Askvig encourages candidates to protect social security

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. She is running for the United States Senate, and speaks to Jamie about the cost of the living, tariffs, healthcare, and more on "News and Views."

Learn more about Peggy and her campaign at peggyflanagan.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.)

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. She is running for the United States Senate, and speaks to Jamie about the cost of the living, tariffs, healthcare, and more on "News and Views."
Learn more about Peggy and her campaign <a href="https://peggyflanagan.com/">at peggyflanagan.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 State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined by MN Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

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