News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements.  2026 Grandstand Lineup Friday, July 3: Fair Race Saturday, July 4: Combine Demo Derby & Demolition Derby Sunday, July 5: Demolition Derby Tuesday, July 7: Hairball (Free with Gate Admission) Wednesday, July 8: BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission) Thursday, July 9: Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Pop Evil Friday, July 10: Jason Derulo & Bobby V Saturday, July 11: Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew & Uncle Kracker The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time. The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12. (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.

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior. (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.

03/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Assistant House Minority Leader Gretchen Dobervich to talk about NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced continued funding for the North Dakota-based NSF AgTech Engine, reinforcing its commitment to investing in agricultural technology innovation and workforce development. Now in its third year of operation, the Engine will build upon its existing efforts with an additional $45 million to invest in and support growers, producers, and entrepreneurs over the next three 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.

03/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Elad Strohmayer for a conversation on the war with Iran. Elad Strohmayer is the Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, based in Chicago. Before Chicago, he served as the Director of the Congressional Affairs Department at the North American Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem. (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.

03/23/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Mike Reuter, the Sports Broadcaster and News Director for KEYZ 660. The Williston State Women's basketball team will be playing in the 2026 NJCAA Division I Women’s National Championship at Townsley Law Arena in Louisiana.  Stay up to date with the Tetons with KEYZ 660 AM. (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.

03/20/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen from Holsen Solar. Joel and Ben talk about the logistics of getting solar panels on your home or business, the types of solar systems, outdoor lighting, 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.

03/20/26: Joel is back in the KFGO studio, and is joined by Vern Thompson for an announcement. Vern Thompson announced that he’s running for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, and has already been endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee. Vern is an independent trucker who hauls natural gas liquids. He represented the Minnewauken area in the ND House from 1989-1990 and served from 1997-2000 in the Senate, including one session as Senate minority caucus leader. He recently lost the endorsement for U.S. Congress. (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.

03/19/26: Cally Musland-Peterson, Editor for North Dakota Living and former "News and Views" Producer, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Aaron Birst to have a conversation on the influx of data centers. Aaron joined NDACo in 2006 to fill two distinct roles - that of Legal Counsel for the Association, and as Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. In May of 2022, he was chosen by the Board of Directors to serve as Executive Director. (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.

03/19/26: Former KFGO Producer and current Editor of North Dakota Living, Cally Musland-Peterson, is filling in for Joel. She's joined on "News and Views" by Dale Lennon, executive director for the State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation. He's working to raise awareness and donations for the North Dakota Military Gallery, and construction for the $78 million Military Gallery began in July. (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.

03/19/26: While Joel Heitkamp is on vacation, Cally Musland-Peterson, former Producer for "News and Views," is in the KFGO studio filling in. She's joined by Chris Misialek to talk about the upcoming Division B Boys Basketball State Tournament taking place in Minot.  (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.

03/19/26: Cally Musland-Peterson, Editor of North Dakota Living and former Producer for "News and Views," is filling in for Joel Heitkamp. She's joined in the KFGO studio by Greg Clark to speak about his re-election efforts for the Fargo School Board.  Incumbent Greg Clark announced his bid for re-election to the Fargo Board of Education. First elected in 2022, he currently serves as chair of the school board’s Planning Committee and as vice chair of the Communications, Engagement, and Advocacy Committee. (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.

03/18/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is broadcasting live from the 27th Annual Joint Conference on Flood Mitigation and Water Storage. Tyler is joined by Rob Sip, the Executive Director of the Red River Watershed Management Board, and Jason Braaten, the Roseau River Watershed District, RRWMB Manager, and farmer. (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.

Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is broadcasting live from the 27th Annual Joint Conference on Flood Mitigation and Water Storage. Tyler is joined in Moorhead by Chuck Fritz, the Executive Director for International Water Institute, and Danni Halvorson, the Monitoring and Education Director for the International Water Institute. (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.

03/18/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is broadcasting live from the 27th Annual Joint Conference on Flood Mitigation and Water Storage. He's joined by Dan Money, Two Rivers Watershed District and Co-chair of the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group, and Ben Bergey, the Minnesota DNR Regional 1 Director and NW MN and Co-chair of the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group. (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.

03/17/26: Rob Larew is President of National Farmers Union (NFU), an organization that represents nearly 200,000 family farmers, ranchers, and rural members across the United States. Prior to leading NFU, Larew served over 22 years in Congress and at USDA working on agriculture policy and communication. President Larew joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to share an update on the agriculture industry, including the Farm Bill, impact due to the Iran war, fertilizer, and more.  (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.

03/17/26: Cass County Sheriff Jess Jahner joins Joel Heitkamp to speak to the usage of artificial intelligence and the current case with the Fargo Police Department regarding Angela Lipps.  (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.

03/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate, Dave Piepkorn. He discusses last night's commission meeting where they learned more about the police department and the Angela Lipps AI police case.  (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.

03/17/26: Jammie Lyell is a Social Security policy expert, and at AARP he leads initiatives to strengthen financial security for millions of Americans. He's a former senior program analyst and policy expert at the Social Security Administration. Josh Askvig is the AARP North Dakota State Director, and they both join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views."  Jammie and Josh discuss the importance of preserving Social Security, what AARP does for the area, and more.  (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.

03/16/26: Jamie Selzler, DNC Committeeman, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by North Dakota State Senator and candidate for Fargo Mayor, Josh Boschee. Recently, a story broke about a woman being wrongfully arrested due to an error by Fargo Police. Angela Lipps spent nearly six months in jail in Tennessee and North Dakota after being misidentified by Fargo police through AI facial recognition in a bank fraud investigation. Jamie and Josh break it down and share their opinions. (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.

03/16/26: Jamie Selzler is a Fargo-based leader and longtime Boys State mentor filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." He has a full KFGO studio to talk about North Dakota Boys State. North Dakota Boys State is an immersive summer leadership academy designed for young men who have just completed their junior year of high school that takes place each summer in Wahpeton, ND.  Jamie is joined by Mitch Smette, Garrett Anderson, the Recruitment Director, and Neil Litton, the Director for North Dakota Boys State.  (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.

03/16/26: Jamie Selzler sits down with his cousin and West Fargo United hockey coach, Kennedy Blair. Kennedy just finsihed her first year as head coach of the West Fargo United Girls’ Hockey Program, and helped bring the team to win the state championship. Kennedy began her collegiate career at the University of North Dakota (2016–17), redshirting her freshman season. She then transferred to Mercyhurst University, where she made an immediate impact as a freshman, earning All-CHA Rookie Team honors and being named CHA Goaltender of the Year. Over three seasons with the Lakers, she helped lead the team to a CHA Championship in 2020, earning CHA All-Tournament MVP honors, multiple CHA Goaltender of the Week and Month awards, and establishing herself as one of the top goaltenders in the conference. In 2020, Blair transferred to the University of Wisconsin, where she helped the Badgers capture the 2021 NCAA National Championship and was recognized as a two-time semi-finalist for NCAA Division I National Goalie of the Year. (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.

03/13/26: InForum columnist Jim Shaw is a former KVRR TV news director and is guest-hosting for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." He is joined by international journalist and Fargo native, Roxana Saberi, about the war in Iran. She has been reporting on the war for outlets such as The New York Times, Sunday Times of London, Time Magazine and CNN. (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.

03/13/26: Inforum Columnist Jim Shaw is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Former Cass County Commissioner Chad Peterson announced his campaign Thursday morning.  Chad is a small business owner who served three terms on the Cass County Commission. The commission seats of Denise Kolpack and Dave Piepkorn are up in June. Piepkorn and Kolpack are both running for the mayoral seat as mayor Tim Mahoney ends his final term in office.    (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.

03/13/26: Former KVRR TV news director, Jim Shaw, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views," and is joined in the KFGO studio by Anastassiya Andrianova. Anastassiya was born in Ukraine, and her parents and brother still live in Ukraine. She shares her thoughts on the war in Ukraine with Jim and the listeners.  (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.

03/13/26: Inforum Columnist Jim Shaw is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by former United States Senator, Kent Conrad. Jim asks Senator Conrad about his take on the war in Iran, what the protocol was in regards to war when he was in office, and he reflects on the Iraq 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.

03/12/26: Jay Greenwood says he was appointed to represent Angela Lipps, 60, of Tennessee who Fargo police identified as a suspect in an ongoing bank fraud investigation last fall. Greenwood says Lipps, who has no ties to Fargo and had never been to North Dakota, was classified as a suspect in the investigation based on artificial intelligence facial recognition taken from video surveillance. Read the full story at KFGO.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.

03/12/26: 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.  (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.

03/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Governor of North Dakota and former Congressman, Kelly Armstrong. They talk about the war in Iran, GOP state convention, and more.  (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.

03/10/26: Trygve Hammer defeated Democratic-NPL candidates Vern Thompson and Helene Neville to secure the party’s nomination for U.S. Congress at the recent convention. Trygve and Joel discuss the Farm Bill, war in Iran, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, and more.  (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.

03/09/26: Greg Stemen represents District 27 of Fargo in the North Dakota House of Representatives, and has been in the House since 2021. He joins former Governor Ed Schafer in the KFGO studio to talk about the statewide ballot measures.  (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.

03/09/26: Ed Schafer is the former Governor of North Dakota and Secretary of Agriculture, and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education selected Rick Berg as interim president of NDSU in January. He’s taking over for President David Cook, who served as President of NDSU since 2022, and started at Iowa State University on March 1.  Rick Berg served 26 years in the North Dakota Legislature, including terms as majority leader and speaker of the House and represented North Dakota in Congress. (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.

03/09/26: Matthew Simon is the Chairman of the North Dakota GOP. He joins guest host and former Governor of North Dakota, Ed Schafer, to talk about their upcoming state convention on March 28-29, and address some concerns with membership and rules.  (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.

03/06/26: North Dakota DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp and is joined by Ron Harris. He is currently on the Democratic National Committee as the Chairman of the Midwestern Caucus and serves on the highest governing body of the DNC. In his full time capacity, Ron serves as the Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Minneapolis. (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.

03/06/26: While Joel Heitkamp is enjoying vacation, Jamie Selzler fills in as the guest-host of "News and Views." He and Producer, Abby Miller, are joined in the KFGO studio by the new owner of Toasted Frog, Ryan Langerud. Ryan talks about his life before the Toasted Frog and his favorite aspects of Downtown Fargo.  (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.

03/06/26: Joel Heitkamp is taking vacation, and has DNC Committeeman, Jamie Selzler, filling in as host of "News and Views." He's joined by Jennifer Benson, former Fargo Public School Board member, second vice chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, and the executive director of American Experiment North Dakota. She joins Jamie to talk about public schools and her campaign for the North Dakota Legislature.  (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.

03/05/26: Brynna Knapp is Minnesota's AAA Public Affairs and joins Joel on "News and Views" to speak to the impact to gas prices due to the Iran conflict. (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.

03/05/26: Zac Ista currently serves as the House Minority Leader, representing District 43 in Grand Forks, and was elected in 2022. He recently announced that he will not be seeking re-election, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about it.  (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.

03/05/26: Jason Benson is the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Executive Director, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to give an update on the diversion. Prior to taking that role last February, Jason worked for the Cass County, ND, Highway Department. When flooding occurred, he served as the incident commander for Cass County’s flood response efforts. (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.

03/04/26: North Dakota’s and upper Minnesota’s Sportsmen’s Show is back at the FargoDome tomorrow through Sunday! You will find the very best in resorts, lodges and camps from the Midwest and Canada. (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.

03/04/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Minnesota Twins Spring Training baseball in Florida, and is joined by Minnesota Twins Radio Analyst, Dan Gladden. Dan played in the major leagues for 11 years and retired from professional baseball following the 1994 season. He was inducted to the Twins Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022, and was a key ingredient in the Twins 1987 and 1991 World Championship teams.  (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.

03/04/26: Katie Raile is the Manager of Florida Sales and Community Engagement, originally from North Dakota. She joins Joel on "News and Views" in Florida to talk about the work she and Twins do in Florida with the community and previews the season.  (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.

03/04/26: Matt Hodson is the Minnesota Twins Director of Business Communications. He joins Joel in Fort Myers, Florida during Twins Spring Training.  (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.

03/03/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Florida for some Minnesota Twins Spring Training baseball. He's joined by Taylor Rogers, pitcher for the Twins. Taylor began his career with the Twins, pitching for Minnesota from 2016 until he was traded to San Diego in April of '22. He was an All-Star with the Twins in '21, and joined the Twins again in January.  (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.

03/03/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Florida, and is joined by Jeremy Zoll, the General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. Jeremy and Joel talk about Twins spring training and the upcoming season together. (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.

03/03/26: The US and Israel began joint strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing its supreme leader and launching a war that is quickly escalating across the Middle East. Joel is back to host his show and speaks to the conflict.  (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.

03/03/26: Susan Faus is the Executive Director of the Fargo Parks District and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." The Minnesota Vikings and the Fargo Park District are launching a High SchoolGirls Flag Football program serving the Red River Valley. This pilot program is open to girls in grades 9–12 from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and surrounding communities. (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.

03/03/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the Lee Health Sports Complex in Florida for some Twins Spring Training baseball, and is joined by Kris Atteberry. Kris is the radio play-by-play for the Minnesota Twins, and joined the Twins after spending five summers (2002-06) calling games on radio and television for the St. Paul Saints. (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.

03/02/26: Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by his former colleague in the North Dakota State Legislature, Bruce Laughlin. A resident of Finley, he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1971 until 1978 and from 1983 to 1994. (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.

03/02/26: Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Billie Lentz.  Billie is a fifth-generation farmer from Rolla, ND, and a 2022 NDSU agriculture economics graduate. Billie also works full-time as a marketing, communications and recruitment manager at Legacy Cooperative. She serves on the board of directors for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association and is a member of the Global Farmer Network. (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.

03/02/26: Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Mike Bender to have a conversation about President Donald Trump. Mike is a correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, covering President Donald Trump’s domestic policy agenda. He covered Mr. Trump’s first four years in the White House, and each of his three presidential campaigns. He detailed much of his experience in his book, “Frankly, We Did Win This Election: The Inside Story of How Trump Lost.” (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.