01/15/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong, for a conversation on the ICE attacks in Minnesota, the North Dakota special session next week, and he shares his comments on a retirement announcement. 

(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.)

01/15/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong, for a conversation on the ICE attacks in Minnesota, the North Dakota special session next week, and he shares his comments on a retirement announcement.&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.)

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.

Governor Armstrong comments on upcoming special session and ICE presence in Minnesota

01/15/26: Aric has served as the State Senator for the St. Cloud Region (District 14) since January 2021, and has been a professor of communications at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University since 2003.

Senators Putnam and Rob Kupec, Minnesota Farmers Union, and other state officials held a press conference recently to discuss the impact that ICE activity is having on agriculture, farmers, and rural communities. He also recently met with a group of farmers in Hallock, and said the entire conversation revolved around healthcare affordability and access.

(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.)

01/15/26: Aric has served as the State Senator for the St. Cloud Region (District 14) since January 2021, and has been a professor of communications at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University since 2003.
Senators Putnam and Rob Kupec, Minnesota Farmers Union, and other state officials held a press conference recently to discuss the impact that ICE activity is having on agriculture, farmers, and rural communities. He also recently met with a group of farmers in Hallock, and said the entire conversation revolved around healthcare affordability and access.
(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 Senator Aric Putnam addresses farmer concerns with healthcare and ICE

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.)
&nbsp;

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.)

Governor Armstrong comments on upcoming special session and ICE presence in Minnesota

In 1 playlist(s)

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips