04/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the solar power in the lakes area, pricing due to tariffs, how to make solar panels work on different roofs, and more. 

Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.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.)

04/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the solar power in the lakes area, pricing due to tariffs, how to make solar panels work on different roofs, and more.&nbsp;
Learn more on their website,<a href="https://www.holsensolar.com/"> www.holsensolar.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.

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03/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the logistics of getting solar panels on your home or business, the types of solar systems, outdoor lighting, and more. 

Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.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.)

03/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the logistics of getting solar panels on your home or business, the types of solar systems, outdoor lighting, and more.&nbsp;
Learn more on their website,<a href="https://www.holsensolar.com/"> www.holsensolar.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.)

Ben Holsen wants to get you solar panels!

03/20/26: Joel is back in the KFGO studio, and is joined by Vern Thompson for an announcement. Vern Thompson announced that he’s running for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, and has already been endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee.

Vern is an independent trucker who hauls natural gas liquids. He represented the Minnewauken area in the ND House from 1989-1990 and served from 1997-2000 in the Senate, including one session as Senate minority caucus leader. He recently lost the endorsement for U.S. Congress.

(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.)

03/20/26: Joel is back in the KFGO studio, and is joined by Vern Thompson for an announcement. Vern Thompson announced that he&rsquo;s running for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, and has already been endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee.
Vern is an independent trucker who hauls natural gas liquids. He represented the Minnewauken area in the ND House from 1989-1990 and served from 1997-2000 in the Senate, including one session as Senate minority caucus leader. He recently lost the endorsement for U.S. Congress.
(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.)

Vern Thompson is running for North Dakota Ag Commissioner

03/19/26: Cally Musland-Peterson, Editor for North Dakota Living and former "News and Views" Producer, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Aaron Birst to have a conversation on the influx of data centers. Aaron joined NDACo in 2006 to fill two distinct roles - that of Legal Counsel for the Association, and as Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. In May of 2022, he was chosen by the Board of Directors to serve as Executive Director.

(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.)

03/19/26: Cally Musland-Peterson, Editor for North Dakota Living and former "News and Views" Producer, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Aaron Birst to have a conversation on the influx of data centers. Aaron joined NDACo in 2006 to fill two distinct roles - that of Legal Counsel for the Association, and as Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. In May of 2022, he was chosen by the Board of Directors to serve as Executive Director.
(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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