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

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 No…

Tracy Foss is running for ND Superintendent of Public Instruction

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. Hi…

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

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 7…

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

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.  Lea…

ND State Rep. Robin Weisz shares why he supports Measure 1

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…

Veteran Courtney Enfield hopes to serve in the South Dakota House

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…

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

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…

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

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 Rep…

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

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…

ND State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined by MN Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

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…