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

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

01/14/26: Reice Haase was appointed director of the North Dakota Department of Water Resources by Governor Kelly Armstrong in January 2025. His experience includes a blend of public and private sector experience, having previously served as deputy director of the North Dakota Industrial Commission and as senior policy advisor to Governor Doug Burgum. He joins Joel in Winnipeg at the 43rd Annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference.

(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.)

 

01/14/26:&nbsp;Reice Haase was appointed director of the North Dakota Department of Water Resources by Governor Kelly Armstrong in January 2025.&nbsp;His experience includes a blend of public and private sector experience, having previously served as deputy director of the North Dakota Industrial Commission and as senior policy advisor to Governor Doug Burgum. He&nbsp;joins Joel in Winnipeg at the 43rd Annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference.
(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.)
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Red River Basin Summit Conference with Reice Haase

01/14/26: Gwen Crawford has served as the City Administrator for Valley City, ND since 2020 continuing to add to her experience in municipal management and public communication. Previously, she served as the City Auditor/Economic Development Director for Lisbon, ND. She joins Joel in Winnipeg at the 43rd Annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference.

(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.)

01/14/26: Gwen Crawford has served as the City Administrator for Valley City, ND since 2020 continuing to add to her experience in municipal management and public communication. Previously, she served as the City Auditor/Economic Development Director for Lisbon, ND. She joins Joel in Winnipeg at the 43rd Annual Red River Basin&nbsp;Land and Water International Summit Conference.
(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.)

Red River Basin Commission Summit Conference with Gwen Crawford

01/14/26: Josh Nesdahl is the Sales Manager for Nelson Auto Group with Grand Forks and Mary Dolan is at the Fergus Falls location. Get your next vehicle from Nelson Auto! 

(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.)

01/14/26: Josh Nesdahl is the Sales Manager for Nelson Auto Group with Grand Forks and Mary Dolan is at the Fergus Falls location. Get your next vehicle from Nelson Auto!&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.)

Attorney General Drew Wrigley addresses 2006 murder of Dru Sjodin

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