03/25/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is a Columnist at the Forum and was their editorial page Editor for 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM.

(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.)

03/25/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is a Columnist at the Forum and was their editorial page Editor for 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM.
(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.

Journalist roundtable with Jack Zaleski, Al Aamodt, and Jane Ahlin cover Iran war, Fargo Police Department, and more

03/25/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and brings Darrell and Jordan from Red River Valley Furniture Mission into the studio with her. Jordan comes to the Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley as the first full time staff member, and first Executive Director. 

Their mission is to demonstrate love and compassion by connecting furniture/household items with individuals and families in their time of crisis and challenge.

Learn more about Furniture Mission and what they need and how you can help on their website. 

(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.)

03/25/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and brings&nbsp;Darrell and Jordan from Red River Valley Furniture Mission into the studio with her. Jordan comes to the Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley as the first full time staff member, and first Executive Director.&nbsp;
Their mission is to demonstrate love and compassion by connecting furniture/household items with individuals and families in their time of crisis and challenge.
Learn more about Furniture Mission and what they need and how you can help<a href="https://www.furnituremissionrrv.org/current-needs.html"> on their website.&nbsp;</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.)

Recycle your lightly-used furniture and household items to Furniture Mission RRV

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements. 

2026 Grandstand Lineup
Friday, July 3: Fair Race
Saturday, July 4: Combine Demo Derby & Demolition Derby
Sunday, July 5: Demolition Derby
Tuesday, July 7: Hairball (Free with Gate Admission)
Wednesday, July 8: BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission)
Thursday, July 9: Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Pop Evil
Friday, July 10: Jason Derulo & Bobby V
Saturday, July 11: Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew & Uncle Kracker

The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time.

The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12.

(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.)

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements.&nbsp;
2026 Grandstand Lineup
<ul>
<li>Friday, July 3:&nbsp;Fair Race</li>
<li>Saturday, July 4:&nbsp;Combine Demo Derby &amp; Demolition Derby</li>
<li>Sunday, July 5:&nbsp;Demolition Derby</li>
<li>Tuesday, July 7:&nbsp;Hairball (Free with Gate Admission)</li>
<li>Wednesday, July 8:&nbsp;BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission)</li>
<li>Thursday, July 9:&nbsp;Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox &amp; Pop Evil</li>
<li>Friday, July 10:&nbsp;Jason Derulo &amp; Bobby V</li>
<li>Saturday, July 11:&nbsp;Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew &amp; Uncle Kracker</li>
</ul>
The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time.
The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12.
(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.)

Trace Adkins, Jason Derulo, Uncle Kracker, and more coming to the Red River Valley Fair 2026

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior.

(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.)

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior.
(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.)

Journalist roundtable with Jack Zaleski, Al Aamodt, and Jane Ahlin cover Iran war, Fargo Police Department, and more

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