12/19/25: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec takes his place as the host of "News and Views." Rob is joined by Evan Roe, the Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), to talk about paid family medical leave that'll start up in Minnesota in January 2026. You can learn more on their website at https://pl.mn.gov/.

(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.)

12/19/25: While Joel Heitkamp is out, Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec takes his place as the host of "News and Views." Rob is joined by Evan Roe, the Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), to talk about paid family medical leave that'll start up in Minnesota in January 2026. You can learn more on their website at <a href="https://paidleave.mn.gov/">https://pl.mn.gov/.</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.)

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.

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