News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

09/25/26: Jade Rosenfeldt is a district court judge in Clay County Minnesota, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." September is national recovery month and Jade speaks about a movie at the Fargo Theater to celebrate recovery in community.  Get your tickets for the event at the Fargo Theater's website. (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.)

09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Sisseton, South Dakota and is joined by a few friends to discuss rural healthcare.  (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.)

09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from South Dakota and is joined by Courtney Enfield. Courtney is running for South Dakota's District 1 House and shares more about herself and her race.  Learn more about her on her Facebook page. (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.)

09/25/26: Dan Ahlers served in the South Dakota State Legislature representing District 25, and has spent his life in South Dakota running a small business. Now he's running to be the next Governor of South Dakota and talks with Joel Heitkamp about his decision. His running mate is former State Representative Steve McCleerey of Sisseton. Learn more about his campaign at danahlers.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.)

09/23/26: Rocky Schneider is Executive Director of the Downtown Community Partnership. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss upcoming events in Downtown Fargo.  (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.)

09/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson. Joel asks Congressman Johnson about the Farm Bill, the national debt, and more on "News and Views." (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.)

09/22/26: Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol is joined on "News and Views" by Abe Del Rio from the Minnesota Bigfoot Research Team.  (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.)

09/22/26: West Central and Central Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Sgt. Jesse Grabow is hosting "News and Views" and discusses the Heart O' Lakes Fishing League with Eric Koep. The Heart O' Lakes High School Fishing League is a competitive youth fishing organization featuring nearly 20 high school teams across central Minnesota. (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.)

09/22/26: Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol is joined in the KFGO studio by Kevin Mehrer is the Development Director for the Northern Lights Council of Scouting America based in Fargo, North Dakota. (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.)

09/22/26: West Central and Central Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Sgt. Jesse Grabow is hosting "News and Views" and is joined in the KFGO studio by Coach Quincy Osborne.  Quincy Osborn was promoted to head coach for the Cobber wrestling program in the spring of 2019. Osborn was originally hired in the summer of 2016 as the team's full-time assistant coach and spent three seasons in that role before being named the head coach. Learn more about him and Concordia here.  (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.)

09/21/26: Justin Sherlock is a farmer from Dazey, North Dakota and is on the American Soybean Association board of directors. Ron Lamberty is the Chief Marketing Officer at the American Coalition for Ethanol and discusses trade with Justin on "News and Views." (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.)

09/21/26: Justin Sherlock is a farmer from Dazey, North Dakota and is on the American Soybean Association board of directors. He is joined on "News and Views" by United States Senator Kevin Cramer to discuss easements.  U.S. Senator Cramer says he will block confirmation of future Trump nominees until the administration changes a Biden-era wetlands rule he said tramples on farmers. Read more at the North Dakota Monitor.  (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.)

09/21/26: Justin Sherlock from Dazey, North Dakota is joined on "News and Views" by Fargo Mayor Josh Boschee.  The City of Fargo will host a listening session on Monday, Sept. 21, to hear from renters, landlords, property managers and other community members about what’s working well and where there are opportunities to improve the rental housing experience in Fargo. The listening session will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N. (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.)

09/21/26: North Dakota farmer Justin Sherlock is hosting "News and Views" and is joined by Jamie Beyer to discuss trade. Jamie is a Minnesota farmer and American Soybean Association board member, and Justin is a farmer from Dazey, North Dakota and joined the ASA board of directors in 2022. (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.)

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. She is running for the United States Senate, and speaks to Jamie about the cost of the living, tariffs, healthcare, and more on "News and Views." Learn more about Peggy and her campaign at peggyflanagan.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.)

09/18/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is joined on "News and Views" by the AARP North Dakota State Director, Josh Askvig. They have a conversation about hopes for the November election, protecting social security, and more.  (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.)

09/18/26: Fargo Wards for Equal Representation wants to replace the city’s commission system with a ward-based city council where representatives would be required to live in the areas they serve. Former Fargo City Commissioner Arlette Preston and Fargo resident and minister Sekou Sirleaf join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the potential ward system.  Guest host Jamie Selzler is joined on "News and Views" by Sirleaf and Arlette to discuss the upcoming election and what it would mean for Fargo.  (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.)

09/18/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler on "News and Views." Dustin and Jamie discuss the November election, government transparency, and more.  Learn more about Dustin and the Watchdog Network at watchingnd.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.)

09/16/26: Tyler Axness is hosting "News and Views" and  is joined in the KFGO Big Iron studio by Vern Thompson. Vern is a former farmer and state legislator and now trucker, and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, running against incumbent Doug Goehring. (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.)

09/16/26: Eric Rice is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Harvard Law School, and was named a 2021 Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year. Angela Lipps is being represented by Dane DeKrey of Moorhead and Eric Rice of St. Paul, and they are requesting a jury trial. Tyler Axness is joined by Eric on "News and Views" to get an update on the Angela Lipps case.  Read the full story at KFGO.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.)

09/15/26: Tyler Axness, host of "Afternoons Live" on KFGO, is hosting in place of Joel, and is joined by Professor Laurie Levenson. Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, BBC, and more. She joins us on "News and Views" to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting.  (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.)

09/15/26: Our "Afternoons Live" host Tyler Axness is filing in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Matt Perdue to discuss the Farm Bill. Matt was elected president of North Dakota Farmers Union in December of 2025. He is with a delegation of NDFU members in Washington D.C. pushing for passing the Farm Bill. (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.)

09/14/26: Derek Hanson is broadcasting live from Minneapolis to bring Minnesota Vikings coverage after their home opener win. Tatum Everett is a an On-Air Talent/Content Manager for the Minnesota Vikings. (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.)

09/14/26: Derek Hanson attended the Minnesota Vikings home opener game and was joined by multiple players after the win.  (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.)

09/14/26: Derek Hanson is hosting "News and Views" after the big Vikings home opener win, and is joined by Pete Bercich. Pete is currently an analyst for the Minnesota Vikings, after playing and coaching for the Minnesota Vikings and playing at Notre Dame.  (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.)

09/11/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is hosting "News and Views" and is joined by former United States Senator Kent Conrad. Senator Conrad reflects on September 11, 2001 and hears some sound from 25 years ago.  (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.)

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views," and is joined by Minnesota State Rep. Pete Johnson from District 08A. Learn more about Representative Johnson and his campaign at votepete8a.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.)

09/11/26: Senator John Hoeven has been serving in the U.S. Senate since 2011, and served as the Governor of North Dakota prior to that from 2000-2010. North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is hosting "News and Views" and is joined by Senator Hoeven to hear his 9/11 story as the new Governor of North Dakota.  (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.)

09/11/26: North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by John Stibbe to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. John was close friends with and a fraternity brother of Bob Rasmussen. Bob was born in Fargo and grew up in Hunter, N.D. and graduated from NDSU in 1982. Bob was last seen on the 78th floor of 2 World Trade Center, approximately 45 seconds prior to the airplane's impact. He was identified via photo by a survivor. (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.)

09/11/26: Ed O'Keefe is the CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. He previously spent two decades in broadcast and digital media at ABC News, CNN, and NowThis, during which time he received a Primetime Emmy Award for his work with Anthony Bourdain, two Webby Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award for ABC’s coverage of 9/11. Guest host and North Dakota State Senator Jamie Selzler brings Ed on "News and Views" to hear his story from 9/11 and who the ABC interview was with to earn a Peabody Award.  Learn more about Ed and his work, and watch the interview with then Senator Joe Biden at edwardfokeefe.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.)

09/11/26: Vicki Dubbelde was working for Citibank in New York City when two airplanes hit the World Trade Centers on September 11th, 2001. She joins guest host Jamie Selzler on "News and Views" to tell her story and remember the horrific day 25 years ago.  (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.)

09/10/26: KFGO columnist Jim Shaw is hosting "News and Views" and is joined by Barry Nelson and Curt Stofferahn to discuss the controversy around flock cameras.  (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.)

09/10/26: KFGO Columnist Jim Shaw is hosting "News and Views" and is joined by former Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton teacher Jodeen Roberts in the KFGO studio. Jodeen speaks to the working and teaching conditions of DGF.  You can read Jim Shaw's investigative columns on the inner workings of the DGF school district at KFGO.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.)

09/09/26: While Joel Heitkamp is on vacation, Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler hosts "News and Views." She's joined on-air by Trina Swanson to discuss her campaign for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District.  Learn more about Trina and her campaign at trinaforcongress.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.)

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views" while Joel is off. She's joined by North Dakota State Representative Karla Rose Hanson to discuss the recent special session and recap her time in the legislature.  (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.)

09/09/26: Minnesota State Representative Heather Keeler is hosting "News and Views," and is joined by her son, DJ Smith. DJ Smith is a wide receiver out of Moorhead High School and now plays at Northern State University. He was a 2-year starter and team captain for the Spuds under the direction of head coach Kevin Feeney. He joins his mom on KFGO to talk about mental health and suicide awareness.  (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.)

09/08/26: President Tim Downs has been President of MSUM since 2023 and has more than 35 years of higher education experience. Dr. Jason Trainer is vice president for enrollment management and strategic initiatives at MSUM. (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.)

09/08/26: Nikki Gronli is the former vice chair of the SD Democratic Party and former state director for USDA Rural Development under the Biden administration. She is currently running for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat. Learn more about Nikki and her campaign at nikkigforsd.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.)

Joel is joined by his sister, former U.S. Senator from North Dakota, Heidi Heitkamp about everything that is going on in the world, including data centers, the war in Iran, the upcoming mid-term elections and much more!

Courtenay Brown is a Senior Economics Reporter at Axios. She has published a couple articles regarding the bond market and the economy. 

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins News and Views to talk about the recent Kratom bill that fell one vote short in the North Dakota House. 

9-4-26: Bob Heitkamp is running for North Dakota State Senate in District 25. He’s served as the Executive Director of Marketplace for Kids the past 10 years, was a business owner, and worked in construction. 

09/03/26: Shannon Schweigert is the principal manager with PACE Fundraising, a Fargo-based consultant working on behalf of the North Dakota National Guard Foundation, and has been fundraising for 30+ years. He joins Joel Heitkamp to answer some questions about the North Dakota Military Gallery.  (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.)

09/03/26: North Dakota Governor and former Congressman Kelly Armstrong joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." He joins Joel during the North Dakota legislative special session to speak to kratom and Joel asks him about the Meta lawsuit.  (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.)

09/02/26: Dr. Brandon Lunak is superintendent of Moorhead Area Public Schools. In 2014, he joined Moorhead Area Public Schools as the assistant superintendent of finance and operations and became superintendent in 2018. Joel and Dr. Lunak talk about the new school year and a permanent school fund.  (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.)

09/02/26: Grant Hauschild is a Minnesota State Senator from District 03 and Assistant Majority Leader. Learn more about Grant and his reelection campaign at grantformn.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.)

09/01/26: Ed Schafer was elected governor in 1992 and was reelected to a second term in 1996. He was appointed Secretary of Agriculture by President George W. Bush in 2007. (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.)

09/01/26: Gary Wertish was elected Minnesota Farmers Union President in January 2017. Gary ran a diversified grain and livestock farm and now assists his son in operating their family farm near Renville. Gary is a member of the National Farmers Union board of directors and a member of the NFU Executive Committee. (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.)

08/11/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Solar. Learn more on their website, www.holsensolar.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.)

08/31/26: Jason Phillips from 1-800-Water Damage of North Dakota joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about the services they offer across the state. He's currently in Indiana helping with flood and storm cleanup, but his team can still help North Dakotans anytime!  Learn more on their website and book them today. (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.)