ND District 28 Republican meeting ends in anger and fights over infrastructure

02/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is first joined by Wendi Baggaley, a political consultant out of Minot, and then North Dakota State Representative Mike Brandenburg. On Sunday, the District 28 Republicans held their meeting to select delegates for their state convention, but it was stopped due to a group of…

City of Fargo Recycling tells you what to throw and what to recycle

02/24/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio.  (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/Twit…

ND Secretary of State speaks to election integrity and SAVE Act

02/24/26: Michael Howe is the Secretary of State for North Dakota and joins Joel on "News and Views." He speaks to the SAVE Act that recently passed the U.S. House and is waiting in the Senate. He answers questions regarding voter registration, passport usage, the integrity of elections, and more. …

Dave Christian speaks to third-generation Olympics gold medal win for U.S. hockey with nephew competing

02/23/26: A native of Warroad, MN, Dave Christian entered UND in the fall of 1977and was one of the most accomplished hockey players from UND. He left UND to play for the 1980 gold medal U.S. Olympic Hockey team as a defenseman. After the Olympics, Christian signed with the Winnipeg Jets and set an…

Joel learns about geothermal energy in North Dakota from three experts

02/23/26: Dr. Moones Alamooti of Geotinkers at UND, Jessica Eagle Bluestone of Geothermal Rising, and Paul Jensen with Citizens Climate Lobby join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio for a conversation about geothermal energy. The SB 2360 is coming up for discussion in Center, ND where the energy Comm…

Red River Valley Home and Garden Show is February 27 – March 1

02/24/26: Tom Spaeth is with Accent Kitchen & Bath and is a past President of the Building Industry Association. Exhibits at the Home and Garden Show include contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating/air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen an…

North Dakotans are stuck in Mexico after the killing of a cartel leader

U.S. and Canadian airlines halted flights to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after violence broke out in the country after the Mexican army’s killing of a cartel leader. The U.S. State Department told U.S. citizens to shelter in place, citing “ongoing security operations and related road blockages and crim…

South Dakota trade expert, Jeff Lassle, speaks to state of tariffs after SCOTUS ruling

02/23/26: Jeff Lassle is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NexEra Materials Group, LLC based out of South Dakota. He is a career expert in domestic and international trade and manufacturing supplying U.S. manufacturing, U.S builders, distribution, and Big Box retail. Jeff joins Joel on "…

MN State Senator Rob Kupec shares hopes for 2026 legislative session

02/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota State District 04 Senator, Rob Kupec to hear about the start of the legislative session and his goals for the rest of it.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be h…

Head to the 23rd Annual Detroit Lakes Vintage Snowmobile Rally on Feb 21

02/20/26: Joel is joined by Wayne to talk about the ULTRA Snowmobile Club’s 23rd Annual DL Vintage Snowmobile Rally, Swap Meet and Ride on Detroit Lakes City Beach in front of Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes. Over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes with registration from 8-11 am. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show hos…