12/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Head Coach for UND Football, Eric Schmidt. He played for UND from 1998 to 2001, was a two-time All-North Central Conference selection and earned All-America as a senior in 2001.

(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.)

12/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Head Coach for UND Football, Eric Schmidt. He played for UND from 1998 to 2001, was a two-time All-North Central Conference selection and earned All-America as a senior in 2001.
(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.

Hear from UND's Head Football Coach, Eric Schmidt

12/17/25: The City of Casselton was named the 2025 City of the Year, recognized for its strong
community spirit, forward-looking initiatives, and commitment to youth engagement. Casselton
has embraced inclusive leadership by involving students in council meetings and community
projects, including painting city snowplows. 

Michael Faught has served as Mayor of Casselton, ND, since 2022. Casselton is a vibrant and growing city located in Cass County, about 20 miles west of Fargo. Known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere, Casselton offers a unique blend of walkability, community spirit, and economic growth that makes it an inviting place to visit or call home. As mayor, Faught has been highly involved in local development and planning efforts.  Faught currently works at Arthur Companies where he holds the position of Seasonal Operations Manager and also drives semi-trucks as part of his duties. 

Adrienne Olson is the Community and Economic Development Director of Casselton, ND. She is responsible for supporting existing businesses, recruiting new businesses and services into Casselton, and creating opportunities for residents to engage in and love their city. Casselton's Economic Development office creates and sustains prosperity and quality of life for Casselton's people, businesses and organizations. Her prior experience includes executive communication roles in John Deere and Fargo real estate redevelopment firm Kilbourne Group. 

(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.)

12/17/25: The City of Casselton was named the 2025 City of the Year, recognized for its strong community spirit, forward-looking initiatives, and commitment to youth engagement. Casselton has embraced inclusive leadership by involving students in council meetings and community projects, including painting city snowplows.&nbsp;
Michael Faught has served as Mayor of Casselton, ND, since 2022. Casselton is a vibrant and growing city located in Cass County, about 20 miles west of Fargo. Known for its small-town charm and friendly atmosphere, Casselton offers a unique blend of walkability, community spirit, and economic growth that makes it an inviting place to visit or call home. As mayor, Faught has been highly involved in local development and planning efforts. &nbsp;Faught currently works at Arthur Companies where he holds the position of Seasonal Operations Manager and also drives semi-trucks as part of his duties.&nbsp;
Adrienne Olson is the Community and Economic Development Director of Casselton, ND. She is responsible for supporting existing businesses, recruiting new businesses and services into Casselton, and creating opportunities for residents to engage in and love their city. Casselton's Economic Development office creates and sustains prosperity and quality of life for Casselton's people, businesses and organizations. Her prior experience includes executive communication roles in John Deere and Fargo real estate redevelopment firm Kilbourne Group.&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.)

City of Casselton was named the 2025 City of the Year!

12/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by former Congressman Earl Pomeroy to talk about the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Pomeroy served as North Dakota’s at-large U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2011 and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner from 1985 through 1992. 

On the night that the House passed the Affordable Care Act in March 2010, Congressman Pomeroy cast the 218th out of 219 votes to pass the bill. Then that November, he was one of 63 Democrats who lost their seats because of his support for the 2010 health care law, sometimes known as Obamacare.

As we near the end of the year, it's looking likely that Congress will leave without extending Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. The enhanced subsidies for ACA marketplace plans will expire, spiking premiums for millions of Americans, with many seeing the price tag of their plans double or triple. 

(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.)

12/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by former Congressman Earl Pomeroy to talk about the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Pomeroy served as North Dakota&rsquo;s at-large U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2011 and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner from 1985 through 1992.&nbsp;
<a href="https://rollcall.com/2025/09/09/life-after-congress-earl-pomeroy-has-no-regrets-about-his-career-defining-vote/">On the night that the House passed the Affordable Care Act in March 2010, Congressman Pomeroy cast the 218th out of 219 votes to pass the bill.&nbsp;Then that November, he was one of 63 Democrats who lost their seats because of his support for the 2010 health care law, sometimes known as Obamacare.</a>
As we near the end of the year, it's looking likely that Congress will leave without extending Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies. The enhanced subsidies for ACA marketplace plans will expire, spiking premiums for millions of Americans, with many seeing the price tag of their plans double or triple.&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.)

Congressman Earl Pomeroy speaks to looming deadline to extend the ACA health insurance subsidies

12/16/25: Matt Perdue, a farmer from Ray, was elected President of North Dakota Farmers Union this past weekend. He is just the tenth person to hold that leadership position and the youngest at 33 years of age. He previously worked at North Dakota Farmers Union and National Farmers Union.

(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.)

12/16/25: Matt Perdue, a farmer from Ray, was elected President of North Dakota Farmers Union this past weekend. He is just the tenth person to hold that leadership position and the youngest at 33 years of age. He previously worked at North Dakota Farmers Union and National Farmers Union.
(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.)

Hear from UND's Head Football Coach, Eric Schmidt

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