Joel Heitkamp has started doing a monthly roundtable with Al Aamodt and Jack Zaleski to talk local and national politics. Al is a former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter and Jack is former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page. They all share their thoughts on the recent debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator J.D. Vance. They also dive into other statewide and local news stories. 

The group is briefly joined by Ken Martin, the Chairman of the Minnesota DFL party. 

Joel Heitkamp has started doing a monthly roundtable with Al Aamodt and Jack Zaleski to talk local and national politics. Al is a former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter and Jack is former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page. They all share their thoughts on the recent debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator J.D. Vance. They also dive into other statewide and local news stories. 
The group is briefly joined by Ken Martin, the Chairman of the Minnesota DFL party.

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.

Joel Heitkamp is joined by Al Aamodt and Jack Zaleski to break down VP debate, Dakota Access drilling, and more

05/22/26: Captain Bryan Niewind with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol. They both join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to take calls and texts from listeners ahead of the holiday weekend. 

(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.)

05/22/26: Captain Bryan Niewind with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol. They both join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to take calls and texts from listeners ahead of the holiday weekend.&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.)

Trooper Talk with Sergeant Grabow and Captain Niewind ahead of Memorial Day

05/22/26: Chris Deery is the Cass County Veteran Service Officer and is an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veteran. Prior to his job, he worked for Gladys Ray homeless shelter that supported helping homeless veterans with housing, employment and education. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about veteran services at the VA, Memorial Day events, and more. 

(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.)

05/22/26: Chris Deery is the Cass County Veteran Service Officer and is an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Veteran.&nbsp;Prior to his job, he worked for Gladys Ray homeless shelter that supported helping homeless veterans with housing, employment and education. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about veteran services at the VA, Memorial Day events, and more.&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.)

Chris Deery talks about VA benefits and Memorial Day services

05/21/26: Commissioner Michelle Turnberg was elected to the Fargo City Commission in June 2024. She spent 16 years as a news anchor, and now works in medical sales. She's now running for Mayor of Fargo and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about it. 

Learn more about Michelle and her campaign at turnbergforfargo.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.)

05/21/26: Commissioner Michelle Turnberg was elected to the Fargo City Commission in June 2024.&nbsp;She spent 16 years as a news anchor, and now works in medical sales. She's now running for Mayor of Fargo and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about it.&nbsp;
Learn more about Michelle and her campaign at<a href="https://turnbergforfargo.com/"> turnbergforfargo.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.)

Joel Heitkamp is joined by Al Aamodt and Jack Zaleski to break down VP debate, Dakota Access drilling, and more

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