News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
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Superintendent Baesler addresses loss at GOP State Convention
April 11, 2024 15:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB04/11/24: Kirsten Baesler is the state school superintendent of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Delegates voted 967 to 426 at the GOP state convention to support Jim Bartlett over incumbent Kirsten Baesler, who has led North Dakota’s K-12 education system since 2012. She joins Joel Heitkamp on KFGO to talk about the convention, public dollars going to private schools, teacher shortages, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Matejcek announces upcoming flights for Veterans Honor Flight
April 10, 2024 20:16 - 6 minutes - 6.45 MB04/10/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Jane Matejcek, the President of the ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight Board. Jane announces upcoming flights, including a big year for 2025. Check out their website and donate to the cause online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Al Carlson is running for Fargo City Commission
April 10, 2024 17:43 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB04/10/24: Al Carlson represented Fargo for 26 years in the state House for District 41, from 1993 through 2018. In his last 10 years as a legislator, he was the majority leader. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about his decision to run for Fargo City Commission, and what he hopes to achieve if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Bartlett elaborates on his Christian views being implemented in public schools
April 08, 2024 18:56 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB04/08/24: A home-schooling proponent who wants to bring the 10 Commandments into public schools received support from NDGOP to be the next superintendent of public instruction. Delegates at the convention voted 967 to 426 to support Jim Bartlett over incumbent Kirsten Baesler, who has led North Dakota’s K-12 education system since 2012. Jim Bartlett joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the convention, his Christian beliefs, and takes a call from a listener. Learn more about Jim an...
Dr. Rick Becker addresses chaos at NDGOP convention
April 08, 2024 17:40 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB04/08/24: Dr. Rick Becker served in the State House from 2012 to 2022, and is running for US House, and speaks to the chaos that ensued around the Congressional vote at the NDGOP convention this past weekend. North Dakota Republicans endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House and Julie Fedorchak withdrew from consideration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen wants your help in celebrating 75 years!
April 08, 2024 16:45 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB04/08/24: Diane and Troy DeLeon are the owners of the historic Moorhead Dairy Queen, and they’re celebrating 75 years of operation this year. Troy heads into the KFGO studio to talk about their challenge announcement to gear up for DQ Miracle Treat Day celebration this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roger Lau speaks to the division between Democrat and Republican parties
April 05, 2024 20:09 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB04/05/24: Roger is the Deputy Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee and is the Senior Advisor to the Biden Victory Fund. He’ll be speaking at the North Dakota Dem NPL convention tomorrow, and joins Joel on the KFGO airwaves to talk about messaging to rural voters, the state of the economy, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Christiansen, "I will put North Dakota first every single time"
April 05, 2024 16:45 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB04/05/24: Katrina Christiansen is running for U.S. Senate against Kevin Cramer, and will be seeking the nomination of the Dem-NPL this weekend. She and Joel talk in the studio about her pledge to not be a career politician, women's rights, North Dakota farmers, and more. Donate to her campaign and learn more about her platforms on her website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trygve Hammer, "Priority one is getting the House of Representatives to work again"
April 05, 2024 16:40 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB04/05/24: Trygve Hammer has served in the military, worked on the oilfield rigs, and taught North Dakota students as a 7-12th grades science teacher, and now he's running for U.S. Congress. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio leading up to the Dem-NPL convention to talk about his campaign and why he's the best candidate for the office. Learn more about Trygve on his website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins Home Opener with Derek Falvey
April 05, 2024 12:05 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB04/04/24: Derek Falvey is the President of Baseball Operations for the Minnesota Twins. Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels sit down with him while broadcasting from Target Field for the Twins Home Opener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins Home Opener with Dustin Morse
April 04, 2024 17:29 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB04/04/24: Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels take "News and Views" on the road to Target Field for the Twins Home Opener, and are joined by Dustin Morse, the Vice President of Communications and Content for the Minnesota Twins. The three of them talk about what to expect from the team this season, everything new at Target Field, and all the excitement around the Home Opener. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins Home Opener with Dave St. Peter
April 04, 2024 17:25 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB04/04/24: Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels are broadcasting from the Twins Home Opener at Target Field, and are joined by Dave St. Peter, the Twins President and CEO. The three of them talk about the excitement around the Home Opener and what to look for throughout the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota DOT announces their 2024 state construction projects
April 04, 2024 13:31 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB04/03/24: Leslie Seitz is the Public Affairs Coordinator for MN DOT District 2 (Northwest MN) and Emma Olson is the Public Affairs Coordinator for MN DOT District 4 (West Central MN). They join Joel for a conversation about the construction projects everywhere from Moorhead to East Grand Forks to Park Rapids in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Riggleman, "If you're never Trump, it means you're pro-democracy"
April 03, 2024 18:17 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB04/03/24: Congressman Denver Riggleman will be speaking at the North Dakota Democratic-NPL State Convention this weekend. He and Joel talk on "News and Views" about his time in Congress, why he left the Republican party, how he feels about Trump republicans, and more. Congressman Denver Riggleman represented Virginia’s 5th District from 2019 to 2021. He is the only Republican Congressman to speak out on the floor against QAnon conspiracy theories and the threat they pose to the American pe...
Merrill Piepkorn makes his campaign for ND Governor official
April 03, 2024 15:54 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB04/03/24: Merrill Piepkorn has been serving in the North Dakota Senate representing Fargo District 44 since 2017. He announced his candidacy for Governor of North Dakota yesterday. He joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about his decision and what he hopes to achieve if elected in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get your tickets now for the NDSCS Dreams Auction!
April 03, 2024 13:58 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB04/02/24: Kim Nelson is the Executive Director of the NDSCS Foundation, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their upcoming fundraising event, the Dreams Auction. Contact Kim at 701.671.2187 or email her at [email protected] to reserve your table or get your tickets today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KFGO is giving away a camper thanks to Devils Lake Tourism!
April 02, 2024 16:34 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB04/02/24: Tanner Cherney is an Outdoor Pro Staff with Devils Lake Tourism, and joins Joel to talk about a camper giveaway with KFGO, as well as everything outdoor going on in Devils Lake. Text CRUISER to 35270 to register to win a pop-up camper on April 25th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fargo Commissioner Kolpack explains reasoning behind voting against ceasefire resolution
April 02, 2024 15:47 - 14 minutes - 13 MB04/02/24: Fargo City Commissioner Denise Kolpack joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about last night's city commission meeting. At the meeting, the commission voted down a ceasefire resolution. Mayor Mahoney and Commissioner were opposed to it, whereas Commissioners Strand and Preston voted in favor, and Commissioner Piepkorn did not attend. Joel and Denise also talk about public comments and other goals of the city commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local advocates push for Fargo City Commission to pass cease-fire resolution
April 01, 2024 17:26 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB04/01/24: Abdallah Salha is a 22-year-old Concordia College student from Gaza, and Prairie Johnson is a Fargo advocate for a ceasefire. They both join Joel Heitkamp for a conversation about the Israel-Hamas war. The Fargo City Commission will be voting tonight either for or against a cease-fire resolution, and Abdallah and Prairie are pushing for the resolution to pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Rick Becker shares his take on IVF, vaccines, and more
April 01, 2024 17:23 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB04/01/24 Dr. Rick Becker served in the State House from 2012 to 2022, and is running for US House. He joins Joel on "News and Views" for a conversation covering everything from his campaign finances, to the state GOP resolutions heading to convention, to his recent endorsements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Chaves: UND opens the NCAA against Michigan
March 29, 2024 20:15 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB03/29/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Athletic Director at UND, Bill Chaves, to preview tonight's hockey game where UND will face Michigan. The talk about UND hockey, as well as basketball and football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News and Views live from Superior Sales with Lynn Stuhaug
March 29, 2024 19:09 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB03/29/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Superior Sales in Hawley, MN and is joined by Lynn Stuhaug to talk about all their services and products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Armstrong talks about race against Tammy Miller
March 28, 2024 20:28 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB03/28/24: Congressman Kelly Armstrong joins Joel again on "News and Views" to bring updates on Congress and his campaign for Governor of North Dakota. They cover everything from the disarray in the House, when the Farm Bill will get taken care of, and negative campaigning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Fraser hopes to unseat Senator Klobuchar in November
March 28, 2024 20:07 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB03/28/24: Retired Navy Commander Joe Fraser is running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota against Senator Amy Klobuchar, hoping to flip the seat from blue to red. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about his campaign and what makes him stand out as a candidate, and they also dive into hot topics including the southern border and overturn of Roe v. Wade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fargo School Board President addresses controversial fetal development video
March 28, 2024 16:37 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB03/28/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of the Fargo School Board, Melissa Burkland. She talks with Joel about Tuesday's school board meeting, where many attendees expressed their frustrations with a fetal development video being played in Fargo public schools. She also breaks down their long-range facilities plan and how to accommodate a growing population of students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attorney General Wrigley takes questions regarding Stenehjem email release
March 28, 2024 15:14 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB03/28/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota's Attorney General Drew Wrigley to talk about a release of late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's deleted emails. The 2,700-page document, released Wednesday, contains about 2,000 thousand emails from Stenehjem’s personal phone. Stenehjem’s former deputy and his long-time administrative assistant deleted thousands of emails shortly after his death. Attorney General Wrigley takes questions from Joel and listeners regarding the release, if t...
Joel Heitkamp shares his thoughts on NDGOP resolutions heading to convention
March 27, 2024 20:42 - 28 minutes - 26 MB03/27/24: Joel Heitkamp goes over the current 15 resolutions that the state committee of the North Dakota Republican Party has approved, and will be voted on at the state GOP convention next month in Fargo. Some of the topics in these resolutions deal with property taxes, gay marriage, and withdrawing from the United Nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live from Israel: Steve Hunegs gives an update of Israel-Hamas war
March 27, 2024 19:59 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB03/27/24: Steve Hunegs is the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Steve is in Israel now with the JCRC, and tells Joel about their trip and talks about the relationship between the US and Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Zibolski talks about safety of officers
March 27, 2024 19:01 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB03/27/24: Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski joins Joel for a monthly conversation on KFGO. They talk about the safety of officers during poor weather conditions, the recent report of the Police Department, current staffing and facility needs, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rep. Jim Jonas says he would've voted no on NDGOP abortion resolution
March 26, 2024 20:21 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB03/26/24: North Dakota State Representative Jim Jonas joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about a resolution approved by the NDGOP's resolutions committee regarding abortion. The resolution would call for the outlawing of all abortions, and would provide for criminal charges against a woman who has an abortion, as well as “co-conspirators.” The issue will be up for a vote in the first day of the Republican state convention next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laurie Levenson and Joel both share thoughts on SCOTUS abortion bill access and Trump appeals court
March 26, 2024 17:21 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB03/26/24: Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Law School and Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. She frequently joins Joel on "News and Views," and joined today to talk about Donald Trump's legal battles and the current case being heard by the Supreme Court. An appeals court ruled yesterday that Donald Trump can have 10 additional days to pay a reduced $175 million bond to appeal the $464 million civil fraud judgment against him, his adult sons and his compan...
News and Views live from Wyndmere Auto with Tom and Jim
March 22, 2024 21:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB03/22/24: Joel starts of "News and Views" off with Jim Hulseth and Tom Brosowske from Wyndmere Auto in Wyndmere, North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
News and Views live from Wyndmere Auto
March 22, 2024 20:52 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB03/22/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from Wyndmere Auto in Wyndmere, ND, and is joined by Jim Hulseth and Tom Brosowske to talk about the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
UND's Mark Jendrysik shares his expertise on the ND governor race
March 22, 2024 19:02 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB03/22/24: Mark Jendrysik is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, and has been a faculty member at the University of North Dakota since 1999. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the gubernatorial election in North Dakota, particularly how Kelly Armstrong and Tammy Miller are each running their campaigns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red River Watershed Conference: Brian Fuder and Linda Vavra
March 22, 2024 14:16 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB03/20/24: Joel is broadcasting live from the 25th Joint Annual Conference of the Red River Watershed Management Board in Moorhead. The joint conference consists of the (RRWMB) and the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG). Brian Fuder and Linda Vavra both join Joel in Moorhead for a conversation on flood mitigation and water quality projects. Linda is a Red River Watershed Management Board Manager and Bois de Sioux Watershed District President and Brian is the Red River Retention Author...
Red River Watershed Conference : Dan Money and Theresa Ebbenga
March 22, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB03/20/24: Joel is broadcasting live from the 25th Joint Annual Conference of the Red River Watershed Management Board in Moorhead. The joint conference consists of the (RRWMB) and the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG). Joel has a conversation with Dan Money and Theresa Ebbenga. Dan is the Two Rivers Watershed District Administrator and FDRWG Co-chair, and Theresa is the Northwest Regional Director for the Minnesota DNR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red River Watershed Conference: Rob Sip and Jason Braaten
March 22, 2024 13:51 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB03/20/24: Joel is broadcasting live from the 25th Joint Annual Conference of the Red River Watershed Management Board in Moorhead. The joint conference consists of the (RRWMB) and the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG). While broadcasting from Moorhead, Joel is joined first by Rob Sip, the Executive Director of the Red River Watershed Management Board, and Jason Braaten, the RRWMB Treasurer and Manager of the Roseau River Watershed District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Red River Watershed Conference: Chuck Fritz and Jeppe Kjaersgaard
March 22, 2024 13:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB03/20/24: Joel is broadcasting live from the 25th Joint Annual Conference of the Red River Watershed Management Board in Moorhead. The joint conference consists of the (RRWMB) and the Flood Damage Reduction Work Group (FDRWG). Joel is joined by Chuck Fritz, the Executive Director of the International Water Institute, as well as Jeppe Kjaersgaard, a Research Scientist for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chief Zibolski talks about Fargo Police Department’s 2023 annual report
March 21, 2024 20:46 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB03/21/24: Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski joins Joel in the KFGO studio to talk about their 2023 annual report. The report showed officers responded to more than 94,700 service calls in 2023, and there was a 126% increase in fentanyl pills seized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fargo Water Treatment plant receives national award
March 21, 2024 19:47 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB03/21/24: Troy Hall is the Water Utility Director for the City of Fargo. He joins Joel Heitkamp for a conversation about the Fargo Water treatment plant that recently received a national award for Facility of the Year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julian Aguilar explains the controversial Texas immigration-enforcement law
March 21, 2024 19:46 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB03/21/24: Julian Aguilar is an El Paso-based Reporter for the Texas Newsroom, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the southern border. A controversial Texas law that allows local police to arrest people suspected of being in the country illegally was blocked a second time after a order from a Court of Appeals. Hours before the block, the U.S. Supreme Court had allowed the law to go into effect as the court case challenging it played out. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
City of Fargo: Recycling Reality Check
March 19, 2024 20:51 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB03/19/24: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices. They join Joel in the KFGO studio for another conversation about what to recycle, where to find locations, and answer all of your questions around recycling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Heitkamp and Dale Niezwaag reminisce while in Florida
March 18, 2024 19:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB03/07/24: Dale Niezwaag is now retired and was a Senior Legislative Representative at Basin Electric Power Cooperative since the 1990's. He joins Joel live from Florida for a conversation about the Co-op and their work together when Joel was in the state legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ARCHIVE - Celebrating 100 Years: Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link
March 18, 2024 19:34 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB03/18/24: Pulled from the archives is Joel Heitkamp's interview with former First Lady of North Dakota, Grace Link. She recently passed away at the age of 105, but this interview took place at the time of her 100th birthday. Grace was raised the daughter of homesteaders in western North Dakota. She eventually married one of North Dakota's most revered public servants, Art Link. Together, Art and Grace raised an incredible family, all while they served the state of North Dakota. Art was a s...
ND Job Service career expo and job fair in Fargo March 20th
March 18, 2024 15:42 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB03/18/24: Phil Davis is the Workforce Services Director with ND Job Service, and joins Joel on "News and Views." They talk about an upcoming job fair on March 20th from 3pm to 6pm at the Delta Hotel in Fargo, as well as the current labor market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler Axness talks with Senator Kupec about White Earth Reservation bill, Josh Duhamel shares his take
March 15, 2024 18:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB03/15/24: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Minnesota State Senator, Rob Kupec, for a conversation about a few pieces of legislation. One piece of controversial legislation would transfer state-owned land from the 160,000-acre White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation by the end of the decade. Senator Kupec represents District 04 in Minnesota, and also talks about his work on rail safety legislation with Tyler. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mike McFeely and Ken Martin discuss the VP's visit to Minnesota
March 14, 2024 18:41 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB03/14/24: Ken Martin is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, President of the Association of State Democratic Committees, and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. Guest Host Mike McFeely talks with Ken about the Vice President's upcoming visit to Minnesota. Vice President Harris will tour a Minnesota clinic that does abortions, which is a first for a president or VP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Stancil breaks down potential TikTok ban with Mike McFeely
March 14, 2024 18:33 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB03/14/23: Fargo Forum Columnist Mike McFeely is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on-air by Will Stancil to have a conversation about TikTok. Will is a research fellow at the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity and is a member of Do-Something Twitter. You can check out his X (formerly known as Twitter) account here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Shaw, Jack Zaleski, and Al Aamodt talk about the 2024 election
March 13, 2024 19:32 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB03/13/24: Jim Shaw is joined in the KFGO studio by former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter Al Aamodt, as well as Jack Zaleski, former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page. They have a discussion about Donald Trump and the 2024 election, Doug Burgum's presidential run and future plans, and more regarding state and national politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Zundel hopes to be the newest West Fargo City Commissioner
March 13, 2024 18:28 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB03/13/24: Jim Shaw is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the studio by Amy Zundel to talk about her decision to run for the West Fargo City Commission, as well as her work with the legislature to push for tougher child abuse laws in the state. Amy owns Move Chiropractic in Fargo and lives in West Fargo with her husband and two children. She's running for one of the two open seats on the West Fargo city commission (Incumbents Mandy George and Mark Simmons will not be running for ...