News & Views With Joel Heitkamp

04/23/25: Tim Flakoll was elected to a four-year term on the Cass County Commission in 2024, and is Vice-Chair of the commission. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the Cass County Commission voting 3-2 to grant tax breaks to Roers regarding an apartment complex near NDSU. (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.

Lance Bergstrom and Haiti Eye Mission Executive Director Kristin Follman join guest host Jim Shaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyn has been active in organizing protests in the Fargo Moorhead area. She joins guest host Jim Shaw on News & Views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Western, Fargo Attorney, joins guest host Jamie Selzler. They discuss the judicial system, recent rulings and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Jamie Selzler is joined by Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running for US Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Litton and Mitch Smette join guest host Jamie Selzler to discuss North Dakota Boys State. Learn more here: https://ndboysstate.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Jamie Selzler is joined by Joel Heitkamp - live from the Veteran's Honor Flight in Washington, DC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Pemstein, NDSU Professor of Political Science, joins guest host Jamie Selzer during News & Views. How do you measure democracy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurens Robinson and Tim Kreig, FM Trailbuilders, join guest host Jamie Selzler, to talk about the existing trails, plans for expansion and how you can get involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Nick Archuleta, the President of North Dakota United. He has been with NDU since being elected President in July of 2013. The North Dakota Senate approved a bill Thursday establishing Education Savings Accounts for private school students, but details are likely to be worked out by a conference committee. The Senate voted 27-20 in favor of an amended version of House Bill 1540, which would provide vouchers for families to use for private school tuition or other qualifying education expenses. The accounts would not be available to public school or homeschooled students. Read the rest of the article at KFGO.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.

04/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Laurie Levenson, a professor of law at Loyola Law School. She's also a Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR, and is a frequent lecturer for the Federal Judicial Center and State and Federal Bars regarding legal ethics, wrongful convictions, and criminal procedure. She joins Joel to talk about their recent 9-0 ruling on Trump's move with Abrego Garcia, and what, if any, legal repercussions could come from 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Home Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the solar power in the lakes area, pricing due to tariffs, how to make solar panels work on different roofs, 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.

04/15/25: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager for MinnKota Enviroservices. They join Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about Earth Day and answer all of your recycling questions.  (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.

04/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined for his monthly conversation with the Governor of North Dakota and former Congressman, Kelly Armstrong. They talk about the North Dakota legislature, specifically where he stands on approval voting and public dollars supporting private schools. They also dive into national politics by addressing President Trump's tariffs and how they impact North Dakotans. (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.

04/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Mike Larson from Outlet Rec to talk about their current sale.  Learn more about Outlet Rec and check out their deals 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.

04/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the former Governor and Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, for a conversation on the status of the Farm Bill, how the tariffs impact our ag economy, trade agreements with other countries, and more.  In 1998, Mr. Vilsack became the first Democrat to be elected as the Governor of Iowa in more than 30 years. He became the 30th and 32nd United States Secretary of Agriculture, from 2008-2017 and 2021-2025, respectively. Only five people in U.S. history have served in the Cabinet longer, and during his tenures, the United States Department of Agriculture set records for U.S. agricultural exports and provided food assistance to millions of Americans. He now serves as the first Chief Executive Officer for the World Food Prize Foundation. In this new role, Governor Vilsack will focus on expanding the Foundation’s global network, and will further position the Foundation as a leader in addressing global food and nutrition insecurity, continuing his lifetime of public s

04/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Reggie Jackson, the Athletic Director for NDSCS, to have a conversation about sports at NDSCS 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.

04/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Scott MacFarlane to have a conversation about Kilmar Abrego Garcia being deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration. Scott MacFarlane has served as a correspondent for CBS News since 2021, reporting for all broadcasts and platforms. (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.

04/15/25: Cody Schuler is the Advocacy Manager for ACLU North Dakota, and joins Joel in the studio to talk about the North Dakota Legislature. Specifically, they dive into Senate Bill 2307 and how it could impact public libraries.  With a 49-45 vote, House lawmakers passed Senate Bill 2307, legislation that will require school and public libraries to relocate books bill proponents say contain “sexually explicit” content to areas not easily accessible by minors. (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.

04/15/25: Dan Primack is a business editor at Axios and author of the daily Axios Pro Rata newsletter. He covers the world of dealmakers across VC, PE and M&A. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about oil prices under the Trump administration so far. “Oil prices have fallen so steeply this month that it's no longer profitable for many companies to drill new wells in major U.S. patches.” Check out Dan's full article and other work at Axios.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.