08/01/25: Kara Siemieniewski joins Joel Heitkamp while he's at 701 Boutique & Antiques in Hankinson, ND. Kara is the face behind Shortfoot Creek Beef LLC. She is a young entrepreneur who set out to share her homegrown beef and find meaningful ways to add value to her family’s farm.

Learn more about Kara and 701 Boutique and Antiques 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.)

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07/31/25: Joel Heitkamp 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 roundtable conversation on "News and Views" where they share their thoughts on President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, the Gaza war, and more.

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07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Trygve Hammer to cover the details of his town hall tomorrow.

Trygve is a retired Marine Corps officer and a veteran of the Global War on Terror. In his civilian life, he’s taught 7-12 grade science in a rural school, worked as a roughneck on oil rigs in the Bakken, as a freight rail conductor, and as a counselor for Job Corps in Minot, aiming to give young people a hand up in starting their lives. He currently serves as a Regional Representative on the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Executive Committee.

The town hall will take place Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. in the Carnegie Center at 105 2nd Ave SE in Minot.

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07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp and Abby Miller are joined in the KFGO studio by Hillery Mork, the Children’s Miracle Network Program Director. She talks about the purpose behind Miracle Treat Day, and what the proceeds from Blizzard purchases can do for the area. 

On Miracle Treat Day, participating Dairy Queen locations are giving back to positively change the
health of children in our region. $1 or more from every Blizzard treat sold at participating Dairy Queens will benefit our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital- Sanford Children’s
Hospital Fargo.

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07/30/25: KFGO News reporter Ryan Janke and his wife, Tabitha, have purchased the Ashley Tribune and Wishek Star from Tony Bender’s family, who took over after his death last fall. Ryan, as well as India Bender, join Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Tony Bender's legacy and why Ryan decided to take over the local newspapers. 

Ryan Janke plans to continue in his news reporting and anchoring responsibilities at KFGO. He’s a native of Wishek and joined KFGO News on a full-time basis three years ago.

Read more about the purchase at KFGO.com.

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07/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Thane to talk about FM Pride week. Next week will have tons of activities including a dance party, drag show, block party, parade, and more.

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07/29/25: Eric Wilkie is the Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation, and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio, as well as their Director of Marketing, Michelle Johnson. Eric tells Joel about their community grant and involvement, as well as their upcoming summer celebration.

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07/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator for USDA's Farm Service Agency under the Biden Administration. Zach previously served as the Executive Director of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, and served as tribal council representative for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He and Joel talk about the cost-cutting relocations within the USDA by the Trump Administration. 

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07/25/25: North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is guest hosting on "News and Views," and is joined by Sergeant Jenna Clawson Huibregtse from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. She and Josh visit about the changes impacting the ND Highway Patrol after the legislative session since they will be law on August 1st. 

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07/25/25: North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Tim Chapman to talk about the International Peace Garden. Tim Chapman is the CEO of the International Peace Garden, and lets the listeners know about the highlights of the Peace Garden, what you need to know before you visit, gives information on an upcoming event, and more. 

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