10/23/25: Rev. Angela Denker is a Lutheran pastor, journalist, and the author of Red State Christians and Disciples of White Jesus. She joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the intersection of politics, culture, and Christian Nationalism. Rev. Denker will be speaking at Good Shepherd Church in Moorhead on Saturday!

(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.)

10/23/25: Rev. Angela Denker is a Lutheran pastor, journalist, and the author of Red State Christians and Disciples of White Jesus. She joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the intersection of politics, culture, and Christian Nationalism.&nbsp;Rev. Denker will be speaking at Good Shepherd Church in Moorhead on Saturday!
(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.

Rev. Angela Denker speaks to dangers of Christian Nationalism

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements. 

2026 Grandstand Lineup
Friday, July 3: Fair Race
Saturday, July 4: Combine Demo Derby & Demolition Derby
Sunday, July 5: Demolition Derby
Tuesday, July 7: Hairball (Free with Gate Admission)
Wednesday, July 8: BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission)
Thursday, July 9: Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Pop Evil
Friday, July 10: Jason Derulo & Bobby V
Saturday, July 11: Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew & Uncle Kracker

The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time.

The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12.

(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.)

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements.&nbsp;
2026 Grandstand Lineup
<ul>
<li>Friday, July 3:&nbsp;Fair Race</li>
<li>Saturday, July 4:&nbsp;Combine Demo Derby &amp; Demolition Derby</li>
<li>Sunday, July 5:&nbsp;Demolition Derby</li>
<li>Tuesday, July 7:&nbsp;Hairball (Free with Gate Admission)</li>
<li>Wednesday, July 8:&nbsp;BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission)</li>
<li>Thursday, July 9:&nbsp;Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox &amp; Pop Evil</li>
<li>Friday, July 10:&nbsp;Jason Derulo &amp; Bobby V</li>
<li>Saturday, July 11:&nbsp;Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew &amp; Uncle Kracker</li>
</ul>
The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time.
The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12.
(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.)

Trace Adkins, Jason Derulo, Uncle Kracker, and more coming to the Red River Valley Fair 2026

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior.

(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.)

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior.
(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 Tax Commissioner encourages you to apply for the primary residence credit by April 1

03/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Assistant House Minority Leader Gretchen Dobervich to talk about NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced continued funding for the North Dakota-based NSF AgTech Engine, reinforcing its commitment to investing in agricultural technology innovation and workforce development. Now in its third year of operation, the Engine will build upon its existing efforts with an additional $45 million to invest in and support growers, producers, and entrepreneurs over the next three years.

(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.)

03/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Assistant House Minority Leader Gretchen Dobervich to talk about NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota.
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced continued funding for the North Dakota-based NSF AgTech Engine, reinforcing its commitment to investing in&nbsp;agricultural technology innovation and workforce development. Now in its third year of&nbsp;operation, the Engine will build upon its existing efforts with an additional $45 million to invest&nbsp;in and support growers, producers, and entrepreneurs over the next three years.
(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.)

Rev. Angela Denker speaks to dangers of Christian Nationalism

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