05/06/24: The current McLean County State's Attorney is Ladd R Erickson of Washburn. He was first elected to the four year position in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. State’s Attorney Erickson charged Rep. Jason Dockter, a Bismarck Republican, in December with a crime alleging the lawmaker broke a state law for voting on legislation he had a financial interest in. On Friday, a jury found Dockter guilty of the misdemeanor charge.

Ladd Erickson joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the verdict and his opinions on it. 

05/06/24: The current McLean County State's Attorney is Ladd R Erickson of Washburn. He was first elected to the four year position in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. State’s Attorney Erickson charged Rep. Jason Dockter, a Bismarck Republican, in December with a crime alleging the lawmaker broke a state law for voting on legislation he had a financial interest in. On Friday, a jury found Dockter guilty of the misdemeanor charge.
Ladd Erickson joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the verdict and his opinions on it.

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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.

Ladd Erickson says Rep. Dockter "should not end up with an ultimate criminal record"

04/14/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer. Trygve served in the military, worked on the oilfield rigs, and taught North Dakota students as a 7-12th grades science teacher, and now he’s running for Congress.

You can learn more about him and his campaign at hammerfornd.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.)

04/14/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer. Trygve served in the military, worked on the oilfield rigs, and taught North Dakota students as a 7-12th grades science teacher, and now he&rsquo;s running for Congress.
You can learn more about him and his campaign at <a href="https://www.hammerfornd.com/">hammerfornd.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.)

Tyler Axness is joined by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer, to speak to Iran, President Trump, and more

04/14/26: Tyler Axness is hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen, owner of Holsen Solar. 

Learn more at 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.)

04/14/26: Tyler Axness is hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen, owner of Holsen Solar.&nbsp;
Learn more at <a href="https://www.holsensolar.com/index.html">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.)

Learn more about solar power from Holsen Solar

04/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader, Grant Hauschild. Senator Hauschild shares his frustration over foreign steel being used in the construction of the new White House ballroom, as it's a direct hit to Minnesota’s Iron Range at a time when local mines are shut down and hundreds of steelworkers are laid off. He also takes questions from listeners and shares an update on the Minnesota legislative session. 

(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.)

04/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader, Grant Hauschild. Senator Hauschild shares his frustration over foreign steel being used in the construction of the new White House ballroom, as it's a direct hit to Minnesota&rsquo;s Iron Range at a time when local mines are shut down and hundreds of steelworkers are laid off. He also takes questions from listeners and shares an update on the Minnesota legislative session.&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.)

Ladd Erickson says Rep. Dockter "should not end up with an ultimate criminal record"

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