State Senator Merrill Piepkorn and Congressman Kelly Armstrong face off in a debate hosted by KFGO radio, with Paul Jurgens, Jim Shaw, and Amy Dalrymple moderating. 

State Senator Merrill Piepkorn and Congressman Kelly Armstrong face off in a debate hosted by KFGO radio, with Paul Jurgens, Jim Shaw, and Amy Dalrymple moderating.

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.

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09/09/26: While Joel Heitkamp is on vacation, Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler hosts "News and Views." She's joined on-air by Trina Swanson to discuss her campaign for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District. 

Learn more about Trina and her campaign at trinaforcongress.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.)

09/09/26: While Joel Heitkamp is on vacation, Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler hosts "News and Views." She's joined on-air by Trina Swanson to discuss her campaign for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District.&nbsp;
Learn more about Trina and her campaign at <a href="https://trinaforcongress.com/">trinaforcongress.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.)

MN State Rep. Heather Keeler is joined by Congressional candidate Trina Swanson

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views" while Joel is off. She's joined by North Dakota State Representative Karla Rose Hanson to discuss the recent special session and recap her time in the legislature. 

(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.)

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views" while Joel is off. She's joined by North Dakota State Representative Karla Rose Hanson to discuss the recent special session and recap her time in the legislature.&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.)

Minnesota and North Dakota Representatives compare the state legislatures after special session

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views," and is joined by her son, DJ Smith. DJ Smith is a wide receiver out of Moorhead High School and now plays at Northern State University. He was a 2-year starter and team captain for the Spuds under the direction of head coach Kevin Feeney. He joins his mom on KFGO to talk about mental health and suicide awareness. 

(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.)

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views," and is joined by her son, DJ Smith. DJ Smith is a wide receiver out of Moorhead High School and now plays at Northern State University. He was a 2-year starter and team captain for the Spuds under the direction of head coach Kevin Feeney. He joins his mom on KFGO to talk about mental health and suicide awareness.&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.)

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