10/30/26: Vern Thompson 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. 

Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events at thompson4nd.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.)

10/30/26: Vern Thompson 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.&nbsp;
Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events <a href="https://www.thompson4nd.com/">at thompson4nd.com.</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.

Vern Thompson hopes to earn your vote for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner

10/30/26: Dr. Cory Steiner began as Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools in July 2025. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about the Fargo School District Mill Levy. 

Learn more about the mill levies and find some frequently asked questions online 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.)

10/30/26: Dr. Cory Steiner began as Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools in July 2025. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about the Fargo School District Mill Levy.&nbsp;
Learn more about the mill levies and find some frequently asked <a href="https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/vote2026/overview">questions online here.&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.)

Fargo Public School Superintendent breaks down excess mill levy question on November ballot 

10/30/26: Will Westmoreland is a small farmer, and political consultant with a passion for the health of rural America and sustainable agriculture. He also founded The Back Forty, with the mission to use local events and media to turn the national focus toward rural America. 

Check out his Youtube page and videos 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.)

10/30/26: Will Westmoreland is a small farmer, and political consultant with a passion for the health of rural America and sustainable agriculture. He also founded <a href="https://www.thebackfortyofficial.com/">The Back Forty</a>, with the mission to use local events and media to turn the national focus toward rural America.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WestmorelandPops">Check out his Youtube page and videos here.&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.)

Farmer and Youtuber Will Westmoreland is on his “Back Forty Battleground tour” around rural America

10/29/26: Rick Wilson is a political strategist, author, and co-founder of the anti-Trump political action committee The Lincoln Project. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss key races to watch in the upcoming election, and the work that The Lincoln Project has done ahead of it. 

(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.)

10/29/26: Rick Wilson is a political strategist, author, and co-founder of the anti-Trump political action committee The Lincoln Project. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss key races to watch in the upcoming election, and the work that The Lincoln Project has done ahead of it.&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.)

Vern Thompson hopes to earn your vote for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner

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