News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
MWCNews & 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentBusiness News | |||
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07/09/26: Sami Harwood is the Director of Marketing for the Kilbourne Group, and Simone Wai is the Creative Director at Folkways. They join Joel Heitkamp to talk about the new convention center, current projects, the Red River Market, and more.
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07/09/26: Angie Craig flipped a Republican congressional seat in 2018 and has been serving Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional district since then, and is now running for U.S. Senate and faces Peggy Flanagan in next month's primary. She joins Joel on "New... more
07/08/26: Guest speakers Tammy Clark and Kristen Meghan Kelly bring national-level expertise in industrial hygiene and exposure science. At their town halls, they'll explain how data centers operate, the infrastructure they require, and possible heal... more
07/07/26: Ben Holsen with Holsen Solar joins Joel Heitkamp live at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
(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... more
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Apple Podcasts5SPK—
United Statesa year ago - Commissioner, Michelle Turnberg
If there were a minus star, that would be my rating of this episode. I chose 1 for the sake of an actual rating. A stark contrast to the "point" you were supposedly getting at all episode long; which was how does the commissioner plan to get rid of the homeless in Fargo. I was only left to assume that was your point, since you asked one sided questions as if the commissioner has total control and/or authority to rid the city of their homeless population. Newsflash: The taxpayers have no more or ... more
Apple Podcasts1GenamarieAUnited States2 years ago - Medina Shootout Episode
Just listened to this episode. Pretty pathetic to listen to grown men who are journalists sit around and talk about how this “affected” them. Why not interview the survivors of US Marshal Muir and Deputy US Marshal Cheshire? See how this incident affected them. These men were sworn law enforcement officers with an arrest warrant for Gordon Kahl. It was there duty to try to arrest him. It was an ongoing case. I was a Deputy US Marshal for 26 years and this incident was a crucial part of the hist... more
Apple Podcasts1RichardSnyderUnited States3 years ago - Brian
Joel is top shelf. I highly recommend listening
Apple Podcasts5Brian TripodinaUnited States8 years ago
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The program centers on local government, public policy, public safety, and community development, often featuring city officials, law enforcement leaders, and regional influencers. Episodes frequently cover budgeting, downtown development, infrastructure, public safety strategies, veterans' services, and civic engagement, with a practical, issue-driven approach and a willingness to explore contentious topics in a nonpartisan, governance-focused manner. A standout element is its emphasis on local, actionable insights—ranging from traffic safety during peak travel periods to downtown Fargo redevelopment and public service oversight—making it a useful listening source for stakeholders seeking grounded perspectives on policy and community leade... more
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1. Craig Dykers
2. Robbie Lauf
3. Rear Admiral Jonathan Townsend
4. Angie Craig
5. Beth Tiegs
6. Denise Kolpack
7. Sophia Thompson
8. Amy Jacobson
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