News & Views With Joel Heitkamp

05/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by Dustin Gawrylow, the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network. Recently in a surprise development, the Iowa State Senate voted on a 27-22 line to limit the use of eminent domain for CO2 pipelines.  Read his article to see the rest and learn more about the topic! (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the tax incentives for using solar power, timelines for installation, residential versus commercial buildings, and more.  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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the Director of Marketing at the Kilbourne Group, Sami Harwood. They talk about upcoming events in Downtown Fargo, parking, The Avery, as well as some off-topic chatter.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Travis and Matthew from Fix It Forward Auto Care and Ministry. You can bring your car there for an oil change or a check up, or even donate your old car (even if it doesn't work) and they'll donate it to in-need members of our community!  Learn more about Fix It Forward 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/13/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on KFGO by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, to talk about current headlines from the Trump Administration. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/12/25: David Bauder is the AP’s national media writer, covering the intersection of news, politics and entertainment, and is based in New York. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about President Trump's goal of cutting funding to public media like PBS and NPR.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Monsignor Patrick Schumacher of the Church of Corpus Christi in Bismarck to talk about the election of Pope Leo and what it means for the future of Catholicism.  Pope Leo XIV appealed to the world’s major powers for “no more war” in his first Sunday message to crowds in St. Peter’s Square since his election as pontiff. (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.) Photo courtesy of Monsignor Schumacher - Pope Leo in Peru doing mission workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/09/25: Dan Wogsland is the former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Dan is joined by Greg Lardy to talk about the legislative session and North Dakota ag research. Greg is the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture, Dean-CAFSNR, and Director of NDAES. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/09/25: Dan Wogsland, former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. Dan is joined on KFGO by North Dakota State Senator Greg Kessel from District 39 in Belfield. Greg is also a farmer and Chairman of the Two Track Malting Board.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/09/25: Joel Heitkamp has Dan Wogsland, former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, filling in for him. Dan is joined by Brenda Elmer, the Executive Director for the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, in the KFGO studio. She joined the Association in 2020, and talks with Dan about spring planting.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is off for the day and has Dan Wogsland, the former Executive Director of the North Dakota Grain Growers, filling in for him. Dan is joined on the air by Neal Fisher, the Administrator of the North Dakota Wheat Commission. His work for the Wheat Commission is a worldwide effort via U.S. Wheat Associates and the Cooperator Programs of USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/08/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Williston, ND at the Economic Development. He's joined by the Executive Director, Shawn Wenko, to talk about the city growth and future plans.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/08/25: Anna Nelson as the new Executive Director of Williston Economic Development, and sits down with Joel while he broadcasts live from Williston. Nelson, age 34, will take over for Shawn Wenko, who served as the executive director since 2014. Wenko was promoted to city administrator in May 2023. The search for a new Executive Director was launched in January of 2024. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Williston State College in Williston, ND, and is joined by the President, Dr. Bernell Hirning. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College in Williston, ND, and is joined by Alex Herman. Alex is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Williston State College, and talks with Joel about Williston athletics and opportunities for student athletes.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Williston State College and is joined by Allison Kunze and Rex Sterling. They are Williston basketball players that were named All Americans and are graduating this year. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/07/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by KFGO's Robbie Daniels and Ryan Janke after they got back from the Veterans Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. They share an interview with one of the veterans and share some of their favorite parts of the trip.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Microsoft with Marketplace for Kids for the Fargo Education Day. Mary Haugo is the Board President and joins Joel to talk about how Marketplace for Kids was started. Owen, a student from Willow Park in West Fargo, also joins Joel to talk about what he's learning from Marketplace and what his future might look like.  Learn more about Marketplace for Kids 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Representative Karla Rose Hanson, who represents District 44 in Fargo and has been in the House since 2017. She joins Joel to recap the legislative session, including discussion on the Ethics Commission, school lunches, and property taxes.  (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/06/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Senator David Hogue to talk about the wins for Republicans in the 69th legislative session. North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue represents District 38 out of Minot, ND. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.