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
10/27/26: Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. He also taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot.
Learn more about Trygve and his campaign at hammerfornd.com.
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10/27/26: Stacy Heidenreich and Dr. Chris Tiongson are running for the North Dakota House in District 41 out of Fargo.
North Dakota’s District 41 is located in southwest Fargo and includes a mix of established neighborhoods and newer, fast-growing areas. The district is largely residential, with nearby access to schools, parks, and local businesses that serve a growing population of families and professionals.
10/27/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and
North Dakota Senator David Hogue is the Majority Leader representing District 38. Dustin is against North Dakota Ballot Measure 1, and Senator Hogue is a sponsor of it, and they join Joel on "News and Views" to discuss it.
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10/26/26: Rick Brandvold is the Owner of Icewind Brewing in Mapleton, North Dakota. KFGO has teamed up with Icewind Brewing to bring you the best frozen pizza AND support your local Sanford Children’s Hospital. Now through November 2nd, you can pre-order frozen pizza from Icewind Brewing at KFGO.com.
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10/26/26: Morton County resident Signe Snortland has been endorsed by the Bis/Man Democratic-NPL Party for senate for District 33 of the state legislature. She joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about her campaign and the biggest concerns from voters, including data centers.
You can learn more about Signe and her campaign at bismanleaders.com.
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10/23/26: At 25 years old, Owen Werner made the choice to run for Minnesota House of Representatives District 9B. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about his decision to run and what his goals if elected will be.
You can learn more about Owen and his campaign at wernerforhouse.com.
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10/23/26: Joel is joined by Dan Stensvold on "News and Views" to share the stories of our veterans and learn more about his efforts of bringing Vietnam Veterans to Vietnam. Learn more and sign up for the trip by calling Dan at 701-331-2104.
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10/22/26: Blake Nixon is the President of Geronimo Power. Geronimo Power develops, owns and operates large-scale power and affiliated digital infrastructure projects throughout America’s Heartland, including solar, wind, energy storage and powered data parks.
He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio ahead of a moratorium public hearing and proposed vote taking place tonight.
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10/22/26: 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 Steve Dirksen make their picks thanks to West Main Pizza and United Automotive Tech Center.
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10/21/26: Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan is running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota against GOP sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya.
Peggy was raised by a single mom in St. Louis Park, Peggy’s family was able to make it because of hard work and help from public programs like Section 8 housing, SNAP, and childcare assistance. Peggy is Ojibwe and a member of the White Earth Nation. At just 25, Peggy became the youngest...
10/21/26: Ariston Johnson is a Watford City-based attorney who has represented clients in mineral rights, civil rights and other cases - he’s now running for North Dakota State Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Jerod Tufte.
Learn more about Ariston and his campaign on his Facebook page.
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10/21/26: 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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10/20/26: Dr. Thorvald “Tod” Dahle graduated from the Criminal Justice PhD program at NDSU in 2016. He taught at Minnesota State University Mankato in the criminal justice program, is a former Police Chief in Oregon, and former Police Captain for the Fargo Police Department. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the recent shooting in Oregon and gun safety.
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10/20/26: Amy Jacobson is with Together for School Meals, an organization urging voters to vote yes on Measure 2 on November 3. She joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about Measure 2 and their upcoming day of action on October 24 in Fargo.
Learn more about Together for School Meals and Measure 2 at togetherforschoolmeals.org.
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10/20/26: 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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10/20/26: Bob Anderson is a Valley City State University Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program Professor. VCSU’s fisheries and wildlife science program prepares students for careers in wildlife management, fisheries management, conservation law enforcement and other careers in natural resources. Small class sizes give students opportunities to work closely with faculty, gain practical experience, and build professional...
10/19/26: Scot Kelsh is running for the North Dakota Public Service Commission. He has spent his career serving his community — as a firefighter with IAFF Local 642, and today as a tutor and special education behavior technician with Fargo Public Schools. From 1996 to 2014, Scot represented District 11 in Fargo in the North Dakota House of Representatives, eventually serving as Assistant Minority Leader.
10/19/26: Brian Bengs is an independent running in the November 3 election against incumbent Republican Mike Rounds for a seat representing South Dakota in the U.S. Senate. Brian has spent his life serving his country as a Navy enlistee, Air Force attorney, educator, and national park ranger.
Learn more about Brian and his campaign at bengsforsouthdakota.com.
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10/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison on "News and Views." Keith has served as attorney general since Minnesotans first elected him in 2018, and before becoming attorney general, he represented Minnesotans in the U.S. House of Representatives for 12 years.
Learn more about Keith and his campaign at keithellison.org.
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10/15/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is now a columnist at the North Dakota Monitor after working at the Forum for over 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a guest columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM.
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