02/11/26: A 100-year-old retired Navy Captain from South Dakota will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his faceoff with Soviet fighter jets during the Korean War. His story went untold for decades, as the mission had been classified as top secret. 

Read more about his story on KELO'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.)

02/11/26: A 100-year-old retired Navy Captain from South Dakota will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his faceoff with Soviet fighter jets during the Korean War. His story went untold for decades, as the mission had been classified as top secret.&nbsp;
Read more about his story <a href="https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/sd-native-navy-captain-to-receive-medal-of-honor/">on KELO's website.&nbsp;</a>
(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.)

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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.

Royce Williams, 100-year-old South Dakota Veteran, will be awarded the Medal of Honor

09/28/26: North Dakota State Representative Robin Weisz is Speaker of the House representing District 14 in Hurdsfield, ND and has served in the House since since 1997. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his support for Measure 1 on the November ballot. 

(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.)

09/28/26: North Dakota State Representative Robin Weisz is Speaker of the House representing District 14 in Hurdsfield, ND and has served in the House since since 1997. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his support for <a href="https://www.sos.nd.gov/elections/voter/ballot-measures/measures-ballot">Measure 1 on the November ballot.&nbsp;</a>
(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 State Rep. Robin Weisz shares why he supports Measure 1

09/28/26: Herb Scribner is a senior audience associate at Axios. He helps with editorial development and contributes to the newsroom's political coverage. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the President of China recently visiting the White House.

(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.)

09/28/26: Herb Scribner is a senior audience associate at Axios. He helps with editorial development and contributes to the newsroom's political coverage. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the President of China recently visiting the White House.
(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.)

Axios breaks down President Xi's visit with President Trump at the White House

09/28/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event. 

Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own on their 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.)

09/28/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event.&nbsp;
Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own<a href="https://lendahandup.org/"> on their website</a>.&nbsp;
(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.)

Royce Williams, 100-year-old South Dakota Veteran, will be awarded the Medal of Honor

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