Bruce Quick and Mark Friese interview Emmy award-winner, Carl Oberholtzer

12/22/25: White Joel Heitkamp takes some vacation, Vogel Law attorneys, Mark Friese and Bruce Quick, interview Carl Oberholtzer in the KFGO studio. Carl’s first teaching job was in 1974 in Hettinger, N.D., then went on to Wahpeton, N.D., in 1975 where he taught U.S. and World History, Sociology an…

State Sen. Rob Kupec has "train talk" with Minnesota AgriGrowth and BNSF Railway

12/19/25: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec is filling in for Joel on this Friday before Christmas, and has a conversation about a train consolidation with Darin Broten and Amy McBeth. Amy is the General Director of Public Affairs for BNSF Railway and Darin is the Executive Director of Minnesota Ag…

State Senator Kupec covers Paid Family Medical Leave with Evan Roe from DEED

12/19/25: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec takes his place as the host of "News and Views." Rob is joined by Evan Roe, the Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), to talk about paid family medical leave that'll start up in Mi…

State Sen. Kupec discusses election abnormalities with MN Secretary of State

12/19/25: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec is hosting while Joel takes some vacation, and is joined by Minnesota's Secretary of State, Steve Simon. Steve is Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State, and was sworn into office on January 5, 2015. He and Senator Kupec talk about election integrity and abn…

Rob Kupec talks about the Revolutionary War ahead of the America's 250th Annieversary

12/19/25: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Don Johnson to talk about the American Revolution. Don Johnson researches popular politics during the era of the American Revolution, with a particular emphasis on how the experiences of ordinary people sh…

NFL Pick It or Stick It - Week 16

12/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Studio South on this snowy Thursday, but he's still joined by Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and Jack Michaels for another week of NFL picks. They're also joined by the Owner of West Main Pizza, Todd Sawrey, as their guest picker.  (Joel Heitkamp is a …

Chris Gibbs and Joel Heitkamp recap Trump's speech and speak to our farmers

12/18/25: Chris Gibbs is an Ohio Farmer, and former Chair of the Republican Party in Selby County Ohio, serving for seven years until 2015. He was then elected as the Chair of the Democratic Party in Selby County in Ohio. He’s also the Chair of Rural Voices USA and the Chair of Gateway Arts. He's …

Jen and Mary tell you what you can and can't recycle ahead of Christmas

12/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Mary and Jen to take all of our recycling and garbage questions ahead of Christmas. Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Migh…

City of Casselton was named the 2025 City of the Year!

12/17/25: The City of Casselton was named the 2025 City of the Year, recognized for its strong community spirit, forward-looking initiatives, and commitment to youth engagement. Casselton has embraced inclusive leadership by involving students in council meetings and community projects, including p…

Congressman Earl Pomeroy speaks to looming deadline to extend the ACA health insurance subsidies

12/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by former Congressman Earl Pomeroy to talk about the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Pomeroy served as North Dakota’s at-large U.S. Representative from 1993 to 2011 and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner from 1985 through 1992.  On the night …