07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Wes Klein, a Mercer County rancher and concerned citizen, to discuss a petition that was filed. The petition asks the North Dakota Attorney General conduct an investigation into State's Attorney Patrick Waters and make a recommendation to North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong on if Waters should be removed. 

State's Attorney Patrick Waters also later joins the conversation with Joel to share his side of the story.

(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.)

07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Wes Klein, a Mercer County rancher and concerned citizen, to discuss a petition that was filed. The petition asks the North Dakota Attorney General conduct an investigation into State's Attorney Patrick Waters and make a recommendation to North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong on if Waters should be removed.&nbsp;
State's Attorney Patrick Waters also later joins the conversation with Joel to share his side of the story.
(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.

Petition filed asking for removal of Oliver County State’s Attorney, Patrick Waters

07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Fort Abercrombie for Aber Days 2026. Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site will celebrate Aber Days on Saturday, Aug. 1, with free, family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(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.)

07/31/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Fort Abercrombie for Aber Days 2026. Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site will celebrate Aber Days on Saturday, Aug. 1, with free, family-friendly activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(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 live at Fort Abercrombie for Aber Days!

07/31/26: John Bradley is the Executive Director at North Dakota Wildlife Federation where he leads the organization’s policy agenda, advocacy, outreach, and grassroots organizing. He oversees operations and serves as the lead on major public lands and conservation campaigns, and acts as the group’s chief lobbyist, spokesperson, and strategic lead. 

He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the Department of the Interior moving to dismantle key environmental safeguards governing oil and gas development on America's public lands, including proposals that would weaken cleanup requirements for industry and reduce opportunities for the public to participate in land management decisions.

(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.)

07/31/26: John Bradley is the Executive Director at North Dakota Wildlife Federation where he leads the organization&rsquo;s policy agenda, advocacy, outreach, and grassroots organizing. He oversees operations and serves as the lead on major public lands and conservation campaigns, and acts as the group&rsquo;s chief lobbyist, spokesperson, and strategic lead.&nbsp;
He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the Department of the Interior moving to dismantle key environmental safeguards governing oil and gas development on America's public lands, including proposals that would weaken cleanup requirements for industry and reduce opportunities for the public to participate in land management decisions.
(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 Wildlife Federation speaks to Interior Department selling public lands

07/30/26: Dr. Erika Yoney received the Democratic endorsement for MN House District 4A earlier this year. She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and says there are no nurses or mental health practitioners currently serving in the Minnesota House.

(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.)

07/30/26: Dr. Erika Yoney received the Democratic endorsement for MN House District 4A earlier this year.&nbsp;She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and says there are no nurses or mental health practitioners currently serving in the Minnesota House.
(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.)

Petition filed asking for removal of Oliver County State’s Attorney, Patrick Waters

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