News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

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Nov 2026

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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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November 13, 202610 min

Support Lend a Hand Up before the end of the year!

11/13/26: 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.

November 12, 202629 min

Jim Shaw discusses his latest column on the Fort Hood massacre and shares thoughts on Sec. Pete Hegseth

11/12/26: Jim Shaw wrote a column for Forum Communications for 12 years, and was a reporter for WDAY-TV for 21 years and the first news director at KVRR-TV where he spent 14 years. He’s been a columnist at KFGO for about 7 months now, find his work 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.

November 12, 202614 min

U.S. Senator Tina Smith on midterm elections, "it's time for new leadership"

11/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator Tina Smith from Minnesota. Her term is coming to an end, and she joins Joel to reflect on that, speak to the midterm election results, 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.

November 12, 202616 min

NFL Pick it or Stick it - Week 10

11/12/26: The studio is full for another week of making picks for the upcoming NFL games. Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, and guest-picker Josh Swanson, host of Herd It Hear With Swany, make their picks thanks to West Main Pizza and United Automotive Tech Center. (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.

November 11, 202613 min

Live from the North Dakota Veterans Home with Wilfred Anderson and Dane Grebel

11/11/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon on this 2026 Veterans Day. Joel is joined by Wilfred Anderson, a Navy Peacetime Veteran, and Dane Grebel, the Administrator at the North Dakota Veterans Home. (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.

November 11, 202611 min

Live from North Dakota Veterans Home with David Larson from Williston

11/11/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon on this 2026 Veterans Day. Joel is joined by David Larson, a Vietnam Navy Veteran from Williston. (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.

November 11, 20269 min

Live from North Dakota Veterans Home with Gary Condon

11/11/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon on this 2026 Veterans Day. Joel is joined by Gary Condon, an Army Veteran from the Vietnam 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.

November 11, 202610 min

Dave Rice shares events in the FM area on Veterans day - Nov 11, 2026

11/11/26: Dave Rice and Joel Heitkamp shed light on events going on around the area on Veterans Day 2026! (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.

November 11, 202616 min

Live from North Dakota Veterans Home with Bill Anderson and Maurice Orn

11/11/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon on this 2026 Veterans Day. Joel is joined by Bill Anderson and Maurice Orn from Sargent County to hear their stories and thank them for their service. (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.

November 10, 202628 min

ND State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier shares his take on rural schools, school lunches, and more

11/10/26: Levi Bachmeier is the state school superintendent and administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. He was appointed superintendent by Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Oct. 21, 2025, and took office Nov. 24, 2025. He recently won the statewide race for North Dakota superintendent of public instruction. (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.