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.
Latest episodes
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31 min
ND Measure 1 is debated by Dustin Gawrylow and State Senator David Hogue
10/27/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, andNorth Dakota Senator David Hogue is the Majority Leader representing District 38. Dustin…
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5 min
Pre-order Icewind Brewing pizza and support Sanford Children's Hospital!
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 loca…
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15 min
Signe Snortland joins "News and Views" to discuss her campaign for the ND Senate District 33
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…
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12 min
Owen Werner hopes to serve in the Minnesota State Legislature
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…
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16 min
Dan Stensvold hopes to bring Vietnam Veterans to Vietnam
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 m…
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40 min
Blake Nixon of Geronimo Power discusses proposed data center in Harmony Township, ND
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 Ame…
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16 min
NFL Pick it or Stick it - Week 7
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 Dirks…
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14 min
MN Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan hopes to be Minnesota's next U.S. Senator
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. Loui…
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15 min
Ariston Johnson is challenging an incumbent for the ND State Supreme Court
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 Sup…
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13 min
Learn about "Cans for Kids" from Jen Pickett and Mary Aldrich
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. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on…
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13 min
Former FPD Captain Tod Dahle speaks about guns after Oregon shooting
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,…
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33 min
Together for School Meals urges North Dakota voters to vote yes on Measure 2
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 Meas…
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7 min
Lend a Hand up hosts a benefit at Brewhalla on Thursday October 22
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, whic…
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8 min
Get to know Bob Anderson with VCSU's Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program
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 caree…
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15 min
Former State Legislator Scot Kelsh is running for the ND Public Service Commission
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…
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15 min
Brian Bengs is hoping to be the next Independent U.S. Senator representing South Dakota
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 h…
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16 min
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hopes to be re-elected in November
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 201…
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30 min
Journalists Jack Zaleski, Jane Ahlin, and Al Aamodt share their perspectives on treatment of reporters and mor…
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 Monit…
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16 min
NFL Pick it or Stick it - Week 6
10/15/26: The studio is full for another week of making picks for the upcoming NFL games. Tyler Axness, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and guest-picker Dave Schultz…
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16 min
Justice Jerod Tufte hopes to be re-elected to the ND Supreme Court
10/15/26: From 2008 to 2016, Jerod Tufte served as a Judge Advocate in the North Dakota Army National Guard, attaining the rank of Major and serving overseas in Kosovo. From 2011 t…