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10/07/26: Jon Tester is a farmer who served from 2007 to 2025 as a United States Senator from Montana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Foss is running for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction, and is a lifelong educator with 30+ years of experience. She joins News and Views to talk about bonuses for North Dakota teachers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/07/26: The Mayor of Fargo, Josh Boschee, joins News and Views to talk about the results from a special election on whether or not Fargo should have wards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10/06/26: Former 30-year Harmony Township Clerk and current landowner Bob Pyle joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss data centers in the Casselton area of North Dakota.  Harmony Township is searching for new legal representation as local leaders face mounting questions over past zoning decisions for a proposed 540-megawatt data center west of Fargo... Read more 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.

10/06/26: Chelsie Bormann is the Director of West Fargo Eats, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their last pop-up of 2026. West Fargo Eats is hosting a drive up/mobile food pantry on Thursday, October 15th starting at 4 PM and running until 5:30, or while supplies last. Fresh produce and other available grocery items will be distributed, as well as diapers, for those who need food assistance. (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.

10/05/26: Mayor Josh Boschee was elected in June 2026 and serves as Fargo's 35th Mayor. He represented District 44 in the ND House of Representatives from 2012 to 2024 and has served in the ND Senate since 2024. (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.

10/01/26: Tim Mahoney served as mayor of Fargo from 2014 until this past June and now serves as the Health Officer for Fargo Cass Public Health. Nikkie Gullickson was elected to the Fargo City Commission this summer and serves on the Fargo School Board. They both join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss the debate around a proposed ward system in 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.

10/01/26: Dr. Galin Jones is leading the AI Hub at the University of Minnesota. He is the Associate Editor for Journal of the American Statistical Association and Harvard Data Science Review. (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.

10/01/26: 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 DJ Colter make their picks thanks to West Main Pizza.  (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.

09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister and former United States Senator Heidi Heitkamp. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to discuss the President Trump ads paid for by the federal government.  (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.

09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dennis McCulloch, the Valley City State University Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Joel and Dennis discuss the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, recruiting athletes, women's flag football, and more on "News and Views." (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.

09/30/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Bismarck State College and is joined by a few members of their staff, including President Dr. Brian Kalk, the Vice President for Academic Affairs Alicia Uhde, and the Athletics Director Jason Harris. (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.

09/29/26: Dustin Gawrylow is the Managing Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss Measure 1 on the November ballot.  Learn more about Dustin and the Watchdog Network at watchingnd.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.

09/29/26: 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 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.

09/29/26: Vern Thompson is a former farmer and state legislator and now trucker, and is the Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, running against incumbent Doug Goehring. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about gas prices, the Farm Bill, and more.  Learn more about Vern's campaign and upcoming events at thompson4nd.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.