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.)

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

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.

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.)

Nikki Gronli hopes to serve as the next member of Congress from South Dakota

07/23/26: South Dakota State Senator Mykala Voita was the prime sponsor of a concurrent resolution that was passed back in January. The resolution says it is, "urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota." 

Joel Heitkamp is joined by State Senator Voita to discuss this resolution and learn her reasoning behind it. 

We reached out to State Senator Voita after reading an article by Dana Hess at the South Dakota Searchlight.

(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: South Dakota State Senator Mykala Voita was the prime sponsor of a concurrent resolution that was passed back in January. The <a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26975">resolution</a> says it is, "urging the people of the state of South Dakota to seek the Lord Most High for His healing presence and mercy upon South Dakota."&nbsp;
Joel Heitkamp is joined by State Senator Voita to discuss this resolution and learn her reasoning behind it.&nbsp;
We reached out to State Senator Voita after reading an article by&nbsp;<a href="https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2026/07/19/put-down-the-bratwurst-the-legislature-says-youre-supposed-to-be-fasting/">Dana Hess at the South Dakota Searchlight.</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

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