03/15/23: North Dakota Attorney General joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the murder of Dru Sjodin back in 2006. 

Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. was sentenced to death by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson in 2006, but as of yesterday, federal prosecutors have made a decision to no longer seek the death penalty against the man convicted of kidnapping and killing Dru Sjodin.

03/15/23: North Dakota Attorney General joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the murder of Dru Sjodin back in 2006. 
Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. was sentenced to death by U.S. District Judge Ralph Erickson in 2006, but as of yesterday, federal prosecutors have made a decision to no longer seek the death penalty against the man convicted of kidnapping and killing Dru Sjodin.

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News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program on KFGO in Fargo, North Dakota where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day in the upper Midwest region. From politics to public service announcements to sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

Attorney General Drew Wrigley addresses 2006 murder of Dru Sjodin

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a 3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at fargoblues.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.)

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a&nbsp;3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at<a href="https://fargoblues.com/"> fargoblues.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.)

Bobby Rush reflects on his work in the blues ahead of the Fargo Blues Festival

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C.

(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.)

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C.
(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.)

MN Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is endorsed by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren

07/23/26: Nikki Gronli is the former vice chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party and former state director for USDA Rural Development under the Biden administration. She is currently running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat.

Learn more about Nikki and her campaign at nikkigforsd.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.)

07/23/26: Nikki Gronli is the former vice chair of the South Dakota Democratic Party and former state director for USDA Rural Development under the Biden administration. She is currently running for South Dakota&rsquo;s lone U.S. House seat.
Learn more about Nikki and her campaign at <a href="https://www.nikkigforsd.com/">nikkigforsd.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.)

Attorney General Drew Wrigley addresses 2006 murder of Dru Sjodin

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