Take a listen to MN State Senator Kent Eken visiting with host Joel Heitkamp about the MN response to COVID-19, including the $200 million legislative package. 

Take a listen to MN State Senator Kent Eken visiting with host Joel Heitkamp about the MN response to COVID-19, including the $200 million legislative package.&nbsp;

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.

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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.

Host Joel Heitkamp visits with MN State Senator Eken about the response to COVID-19 in MN.

MN State Senator talks COVID-19 response in the state of Minnesota

12/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Cass County Sheriff, Jesse Jahner, to address recent investigations into current and former department staff.

Former Deputy Carson Quam is charged with possession of child pornography. He resigned from the department in September. Current Deputy Philip Larson is on administrative leave, charged in Clay County with contributing alcohol to someone under 21. Deputy Darin Viken was fired in July, and is under investigation for alleged criminal conduct that hasn’t been made public. 

Check out KFGO.com for the most up-to-date news on the ongoing story:

"Sheriff Jahner responds to recent investigations into current, former staff"

"Wife of former deputy on administrative leave during child porn investigation"

12/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Cass County Sheriff, Jesse Jahner, to address recent investigations into current and former department staff.
Former Deputy Carson Quam is charged with possession of child pornography. He resigned from the department in September. Current Deputy Philip Larson is on administrative leave, charged in Clay County with contributing alcohol to someone under 21. Deputy Darin Viken was fired in July, and is under investigation for alleged criminal conduct that hasn’t been made public. 
Check out <a href="https://kfgo.com/news/">KFGO.com</a> for the most up-to-date news on the ongoing story:
"<a href="https://kfgo.com/2024/12/04/1076279/">Sheriff Jahner responds to recent investigations into current, former staff</a>"
"<a href="https://kfgo.com/2024/12/04/wife-of-former-deputy-on-administrative-leave-from-cass-county-sheriffs-office-during-child-porn-investigation/">Wife of former deputy on administrative leave during child porn investigation</a>"

Sheriff Jahner responds to recent investigations into current, former staff

12/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined the Public Works Director for the City of Fargo, Ben Dow, to talk about their Name a Snowplow contest. To submit entries and learn more about the contest, please visit FargoND.gov/NameaPlow. The deadline for entries is Thursday, December 5.

12/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined the Public Works Director for the City of Fargo, Ben Dow, to talk about their Name a Snowplow contest. To submit entries and learn more about the contest, please visit <a href="https://fargond.gov/city-government/departments/communications-governmental-affairs/name-a-snow-plow-contest">FargoND.gov/NameaPlow</a>. The deadline for entries is Thursday, December 5.

Fargo's Name a Snowplow contest ends on December 5th!

12/03/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner John Strand while broadcasting from NDSU for their Giving Day. John Strand has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities 2025 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee. They also talk about the homelessness issue in Fargo. 

12/03/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner John Strand while broadcasting from NDSU for their Giving Day. John Strand has been appointed as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities 2025 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee. They also talk about the homelessness issue in Fargo.

MN State Senator talks COVID-19 response in the state of Minnesota

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