05/05/26: Vern Thompson has spent his life farming, trucking hazardous bulk liquids, serving in the state legislature, leading as mayor of Minnewaukan during the Devils Lake flood fight, and is now running for ND Agriculture Commissioner. 

(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.)

05/05/26: Vern Thompson has spent his life farming, trucking hazardous bulk liquids, serving in the state legislature, leading as mayor of Minnewaukan during the Devils Lake flood fight, and is now running for ND Agriculture Commissioner.&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.)

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.

ND Ag Commission candidate Vern Thompson speaks to data center controversy

07/27/26: Eric Schmidt has been UND’s Head Football Coach since 2025.

(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.)

07/27/26: Eric Schmidt has been UND&rsquo;s Head Football Coach since 2025.
(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 talks UND football with Head Coach Eric Schmidt

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a 3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at fargoblues.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.)

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a&nbsp;3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at<a href="https://fargoblues.com/"> fargoblues.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.)

Bobby Rush reflects on his work in the blues ahead of the Fargo Blues Festival

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C.

(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.)

07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C.
(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.)

ND Ag Commission candidate Vern Thompson speaks to data center controversy

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