NFL Pick it or Stick it - Week 15

12/12/25: Joel Heitkamp brought "News and Views" to Bismarck, ND for the North Dakota Farmers Union State Convention. He's joined by both the National Farmers Union President, Rob Larew, and the North Dakota Farmers Union President, Mark Watne. They talk about what the organization does on a national level, current ag issues, and dig into Mark's 12-year tenure as President of NDFU.  (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.

12/12/25: Joel is broadcasting from Bismarck, ND at the North Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, and is joined by Lance Boyer. Lance is the Sales Director of Financial Products for Farmers Union Insurance, and has helped Farmers Union raise awareness about the impact on health insurance premiums if Affordable Care Act tax credits aren’t extended. (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.

12/12/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota Farmers Union state convention, and is joined by Jacob Shapiro, a Geopolitical Analyst. As a geopolitical analyst, Jacob specializes in the study of how geography, politics, economics, militaries, culture and history interact to shape relations between regions, countries and continents. He shares his insight and predictions on ag markets and other topics. (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.

12/12/25: Joel is broadcasting live from Bismarck, but is still joined by a Minnesota candidate for a conversation on "News and Views." Kassi Sofferman, a local social worker and founder of the nonprofit Midwest Family Support and Advocacy, officially launched her campaign for Mayor of Moorhead on Monday. For more information, voters are encouraged to visit www.SoffermanForMoorhead.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.

12/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the Prairie Grains Conference in Grand Forks, ND with Cale Neshem, a Director for the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, and Troy Bratcher, their Second Vice President. (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.

12/11/25: Joel is broadcasting from Grand Forks at the Prairie Grains Conference, and is joined by Casey and Nick to talk about their crops, harvesting, and more. Casey Burchill is on the Board of Directors for the North Dakota Grain Growers Association from Luverne, and Nick Sinner as its new Executive Director from West 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.

12/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is on the road, but he's still joined by the regular crew of Tom Szymanski, Rutsy Halvorson, and Jack Michaels to make their picks for the upcoming NFL games. State Senator Rob Kupec also joins them in the KFGO studio as the guest picker for the week.  (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.

12/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on this icy day by the former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong. They talk about the financial relief for farmers, AI data centers, 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.

12/10/25: Joel Heitkamp speaks with Fargo City Commissioner about his thoughts on the AI data center coming to Harwood. At a recent city commission meeting, Commissioner Piepkorn shared he doesn’t want the city’s fire department responding to the site in case of an emergency. (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.

12/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Mary Dolan from the Nelson Auto Group in Fergus Falls, MN to talk about their inventory and location.  (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.