ND State Representative Greg Stemen breaks down upcoming statewide ballot measures

03/09/26: Greg Stemen represents District 27 of Fargo in the North Dakota House of Representatives, and has been in the House since 2021. He joins former Governor Ed Schafer in the KFGO studio to talk about the statewide ballot measures.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO i…

Former UND interim President Ed Schafer visits with current NDSU interim President

03/09/26: Ed Schafer is the former Governor of North Dakota and Secretary of Agriculture, and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education selected Rick Berg as interim president of NDSU in January. He’s taking over for President David Cook,…

ND GOP Chairman, Matthew Simon, addresses upcoming convention and membership dues

03/09/26: Matthew Simon is the Chairman of the North Dakota GOP. He joins guest host and former Governor of North Dakota, Ed Schafer, to talk about their upcoming state convention on March 28-29, and address some concerns with membership and rules.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty…

Jamie Selzler visits with fellow DNC committeeman, Ron Harris about current events

03/06/26: North Dakota DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Ron Harris. He is currently on the Democratic National Committee as the Chairman of the Midwestern Caucus and serves on the highest governing body of the DNC. In his full time capacity, Ron serv…

Jamie Selzler speaks with new owner of Downtown Fargo's Toasted Frog restaurant

03/06/26: While Joel Heitkamp is enjoying vacation, Jamie Selzler fills in as the guest-host of "News and Views." He and Producer, Abby Miller, are joined in the KFGO studio by the new owner of Toasted Frog, Ryan Langerud. Ryan talks about his life before the Toasted Frog and his favorite aspects o…

Jamie Selzler asks former school board member, Jennifer Benson, about public dollars going towards private schools

03/06/26: Joel Heitkamp is taking vacation, and has DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, filling in as host of "News and Views." He's joined by Jennifer Benson, former Fargo Public School Board member, second vice chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, and the executive director of American Experi…

Minnesota AAA speaks to gas prices after the U.S. strike to Iran

03/05/26: Brynna Knapp is Minnesota's AAA Public Affairs and joins Joel on "News and Views" to speak to the impact to gas prices due to the Iran conflict. (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 f…

North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista will not seek re-election

03/05/26: Zac Ista currently serves as the House Minority Leader, representing District 43 in Grand Forks, and was elected in 2022. He recently announced that he will not be seeking re-election, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about it.  (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty …

Jason Benson gives a progress update on the FM Diversion

03/05/26: Jason Benson is the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Executive Director, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to give an update on the diversion. Prior to taking that role last February, Jason worked for the Cass County, ND, Highway Department. When flooding occurred, he served as the incide…

Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show is this weekend at the Fargodome

03/04/26: North Dakota’s and upper Minnesota’s Sportsmen’s Show is back at the FargoDome tomorrow through Sunday! You will find the very best in resorts, lodges and camps from the Midwest and Canada. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning pro…