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.
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08/24/2026: Professor Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. She is also the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy at Loyola where she teaches evidence, criminal law, ethics, and trial advocacy.
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump can, for now, move forward with construction of his ballroom without needing appro...
08/24/2026: Dean Meyer served in the North Dakota State Senate from 1982 to 1992, chairing both the State and Federal and Natural Resources Committees. He also served as President of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association from 1992 to 1994.
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08/24/2026: Riaz Aziz is an Instructor of Economics at Concordia College, and has taught courses in business, economics, management, finance, and entrepreneurship. He is also the CEO of the Begunahi Foundation, which is dedicated to educating and empowering underprivileged women in India.
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08/21/26: Marshall Stewart is the 16th president of North Dakota State University. He has served in this role since May 2026, bringing more than three decades of leadership.
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08/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg. She joins "News and Views" to discuss former Mayor Tim Mahoney getting confirmed as the Fargo Cass Public Health Officer, as well as the proposed ward system.
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08/19/26: Senator David Hogue is the North Dakota Senate Majority Leader and Chairman of the Legislative Management Committee. He joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss the upcoming special session.
(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.)
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08/19/26: Shannon Schweigert is the principal manager with PACE Fundraising, a Fargo-based consultant working on behalf of the North Dakota National Guard Foundation, and has been fundraising for 30+ years. He joins Joel Heitkamp to answer some questions about the North Dakota Military Gallery.
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,&rdqu...
08/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator John Hoeven on "News and Views." Senator Hoeven is Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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08/18/26: Trygve Hammer is a retired Marine Corps officer and veteran of the Global War on Terror. He taught 7-12 grade science, worked on oil rigs in the Bakken as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for the Job Corps in Minot.
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08/18/26: 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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N.D. Attorney General Wrigley calls on state senator to withdraw Medina shootout clemency resolution
08/17/26: Drew Wrigley is the current Attorney General of North Dakota and previously served as North Dakota’s 17th United States Attorney. He is calling on State Senator Magrum to withdraw a proposed legislative resolution seeking presidential clemency for two men convicted in the 1983 shootout that killed two U.S. marshals near Medina.
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08/14/26: Tyler Axness, Host of Afternoons Live, is in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined in the studio by Andrew Rockhold. Andrew is the Republican candidate running for Minnesota House District 4A, which covers all of Moorhead south of 15th Avenue North. He will face DFL candidate Erika Yoney in November.
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08/14/26: Tyler Axness, host of Afternoons Live, is in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Tim Purdon. Tim Purdon is an attorney and partner at Robins Kaplan in Bismarck, and Former United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.
A North Dakota state senator plans to introduce a resolution urging President Donald Trump to grant executive clemency to two men serving life sentences for their roles in a 1983 shootout that left...
08/14/26: Afternoons Live Host, Tyler Axness, is in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined in the KFGO studio by Dane DeKrey to speak about his client, Werner Kunkel. Dane is criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s decision to take Kunkel into custody one day after a judge agreed to release him from jail because his murder conviction from 1996 was overturned. Read more at KFGO.com.
08/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong to speak about the goals and motivations for the upcoming special session in the legislature.
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08/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by United States Senator Amy Klobuchar after her primary election win for Minnesota Governor. She’ll face Republican candidate Lisa Demuth in the November General Election. Demuth defeated MyPillow founder Mike Lindell Tuesday night, who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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08/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Drew Wrigley to discuss kratom ahead of the North Dakota Special Session. Drew Wrigley is the current Attorney General of North Dakota and previously served as North Dakota’s 17th United States Attorney
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08/12/26: Bill Werner from the Minnesota News Network joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to go over the results of the Minnesota primary election.
(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.)
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08/12/26: Dr. Erika Yoney received the Democratic endorsement for MN House District 4A earlier this year, and won in her primary last night, defeating Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson. She will face Republican Andrew Rockhold in the Minnesota House District 4A race in November.
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08/12/26: Mary Dolan with the Nelson Auto Group Fergus Falls Dealership and Josh Nesdahl is the Sales Manager for the Grand Forks dealership.
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