News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
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.
Episodes
10/06/26: Former 30-year Harmony Township Clerk and current landowner Bob Pyle joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss data centers in the Casselton area of North Dakota.
Harmony Township is searching for new legal representation as local leaders face mounting questions over past zoning decisions for a proposed 540-megawatt data center west of Fargo... Read more at KFGO.com.
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10/06/26: Chelsie Bormann is the Director of West Fargo Eats, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their last pop-up of 2026.
West Fargo Eats is hosting a drive up/mobile food pantry on Thursday, October 15th starting at 4 PM and running until 5:30, or while supplies last. Fresh produce and other available grocery items will be distributed, as well as diapers, for those who need food assistance.
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10/05/26: Mayor Josh Boschee was elected in June 2026 and serves as Fargo's 35th Mayor. He represented District 44 in the ND House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024 and has served in the ND Senate since 2024.
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10/01/26: Tim Mahoney served as mayor of Fargo from 2014 until this past June and now serves as the Health Officer for Fargo Cass Public Health. Nikkie Gullickson was elected to the Fargo City Commission this summer and serves on the Fargo School Board. They both join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the debate around a proposed ward system in Fargo.
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10/01/26: Dr. Galin Jones is leading the AI Hub at the University of Minnesota. He is the Associate Editor for Journal of the American Statistical Association and Harvard Data Science Review.
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10/01/26: The studio is full for another week of making picks for the upcoming NFL games. Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and guest-picker DJ Colter make their picks thanks to West Main Pizza.
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09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister and former United States Senator Heidi Heitkamp. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to discuss the President Trump ads paid for by the federal government.
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09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dennis McCulloch, the Valley City State University Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Joel and Dennis discuss the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, recruiting athletes, women's flag football, and more on "News and Views."
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09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Bismarck State College and is joined by a few members of their staff, including President Dr. Brian Kalk, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Alicia Uhde, and the Athletics Director Jason Harris.
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09/29/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss Measure 1 on the November ballot.
Learn more about Dustin and the Watchdog Network at watchingnd.com.
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09/29/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices Inc.
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09/29/26: 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. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about gas prices, the Farm Bill, and more.
Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events at thompson4nd.com.
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09/28/26: North Dakota State Representative Robin Weisz is Speaker of the House representing District 14 in Hurdsfield, ND and has served in the House since since 1997. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his support for Measure 1 on the November ballot.
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09/28/26: Herb Scribner is a senior audience associate at Axios. He helps with editorial development and contributes to the newsroom's political coverage. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the President of China recently visiting the White House.
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09/28/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event.
Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own on their website.
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09/24/26: The studio is full for another week of making picks for the upcoming NFL games. Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and guest-picker Joe Deutsch make their picks thanks to West Main Pizza.
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09/25/26: Jade Rosenfeldt is a district court judge in Clay County Minnesota, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." September is national recovery month and Jade speaks about a movie at the Fargo Theater to celebrate recovery in community.
Get your tickets for the event at the Fargo Theater's website.
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09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Sisseton, South Dakota and is joined by a few friends to discuss rural healthcare.
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09/25/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from South Dakota and is joined by Courtney Enfield. Courtney is running for South Dakota's District 1 House and shares more about herself and her race.
Learn more about her on her Facebook page.
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09/25/26: Dan Ahlers served in the South Dakota State Legislature representing District 25, and has spent his life in South Dakota running a small business. Now he's running to be the next Governor of South Dakota and talks with Joel Heitkamp about his decision. His running mate is former State Representative Steve McCleerey of Sisseton.
Learn more about his campaign at danahlers.com.
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