News & Views With Joel Heitkamp

06/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by two North Dakota State Troopers to talk about North Dakota Boys State while broadcasting from NDSCS.  (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.

06/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from NDSCS in Wahpeton for ND Boys State. Joel is first joined by the Party Chairs of Boys State, Levi Pepnow and Andrew Carthen. He's later joined by the Governor candidates for 2025 Boys State, Braden Li and Logan Brown.  (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.

06/10/25: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices. They join Joel Heitkamp for another Recycling Reality Check segment to talk about what you should and shouldn't be recycling, and what to know about composting.  (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.

06/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from NDSCS in Wahpeton at North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by Neil Litton and Josh Jeffers to talk about the program.  (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.

06/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Land Tawney for a conversation about how President Trump and Secretary Burgum are hurting our public lands with the "big, beautiful bill." Land Tawney is the Co-Chair of the American Hunters and Anglers and formerly the president and CEO of Montana-based Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. American Hunters and Anglers is the Front Line in the War on Public Lands. They are a nonpartisan, national network of public land advocates. (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.

06/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Fargo City Commissioners Arlette Preston and Tony Gehrig to talk about their work to change the city's government.  Read the full KFGO article about it 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, and is joined by Roman Sittarich ahead of Memorial Day to share some memories.  (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.

Edward Struzik, Canadian author and photographer, talks about the wildfires burning in Canada. Struzik has been writing about scientific and environmental issues for more than 30 years.  (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.

06/04/25: Nick Phillips is the Executive Vice President of Public Affairs with Applied Digital. He joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about his company and why they've built in North Dakota. Applied Digital officially began operations in March 2021, with serious site selection beginning that June. After exploring multiple locations, the company landed on Jamestown as its first North Dakota data center site. Construction began in September 2021, and by January 2022, the facility was up and running, reaching full operation in June of the same year. Ellendale followed as the next major project, beginning construction in September 2022. Unlike Jamestown’s 100-megawatt capacity, Ellendale is a significantly larger operation. Parts of the facility were live by March 2023, and by July of that year, it was fully operational. (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. Follo

06/04/25: 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, taking advantage of tax incentives, Christmas lights, 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.

06/04/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Gretchen Kirchmann to talk about the 65th annual Hawley Rodeo this weekend in Hawley, MN. Gretchen tells the listeners what they'll see at the rodeo and how to get your tickets.  Learn more and buy your tickets in advance at hawleyrodeo.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.

06/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Shannon Full, the President and CEO of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce. She talks with Joel about what she and the Chamber thought of the ND and MN legislative sessions, as well as their recent DC fly-in.  (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.

06/03/25: Dr. Kari Odermann is a North Dakota native and fled Kyiv, with her family, prior to the attacks on the city. She has been a political commentator in Ukraine and covered President Zelensky when she was a news anchor for state-run Ukrainian TV. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to have a conversation about the Russia/Ukraine war, and the recent drone attack.  (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.

06/02/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister, former United States Senator, former Attorney General, and State Tax Commissioner for North Dakota, Heidi Heitkamp. She joins Joel to talk about how President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" will impact Medicaid across the U.S and the budget. She also talks to listeners and addresses texts that come in. She also gets into Donald Trump's newest nickname, and the Russia/Ukraine war.  (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.

06/02/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brent Odde to talk about the walleye fishing tournament in Pollock, SD. This year is the 47th annual on Saturday, June 21st, with an $8,500 payout.  Go to https://pollockmensclub.com/ to learn more and get registered.  (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.

05/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon ahead of Memorial Day, and is joined by Paul Froeshcle to hear his stories.  (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.

05/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon ahead of Memorial Day, and is joined by Herman Kulla and Bill Anderson for some stories.  (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.

05/30/25: Joel is broadcasting live from The 44 Venue in Colfax, ND, and is joined by the General Manager, Janna Koble. She tells Joel and the listeners about The Venue 44 and everything it'll offer for the area.  Learn more about the new venue 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.

05/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from The 44 Venue in Colfax, ND, and is joined by Nathan Berseth and Nicole Rostad. Nathan Berseth is a Richland County Commissioner and Nicole is a Richland #44 School Board Commissioner, and join Joel to talk about the new venue in Colfax.  Learn more about the venue 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.

05/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on "News and Views." Their main topic is President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and how it would 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.