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11/15/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the Dakota Bowl at the Fargodome, and is joined by Congressman and Governor-elect, Kelly Armstrong. They talk about what he has left to do in his term as a Congressman, and what his first goals will be as Governor of North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/14/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jonathan Martin, the Senior Political Columnist and Politics Bureau Chief for Politico. He also co-authored a best-selling book about Donald Trump and Joe Biden, called “This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America's Future." He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the campaign strategies for the Democratic party and how to reach more rural voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/14/24: The studio is full for another week of "Pick 'em or Stick 'em!" It's Jack Michaels's birthday, and we surprised him with his friend, George Ellis, as the guest picker. We also have Joel Heitkamp, Tom Szymanski, and Rusty Halvorson all sharing their picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/13/24: 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 all share their thoughts on the results of the 2024 election, how media and news is changing, and they take calls and texts from the listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/12/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the newly-elected Cass County Commissioner, Joel Vettel. They talk about his goals for the office, particularly how to include rural Cass County in the discussions and school districts in the county. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/12/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Mark Watne. He joins Joel for a conversation on the Farm Bill, and the importance of passing it soon. He urges listeners to contact their legislators, and members of Congress to pass it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/24: Joel is spending his Veterans Day from Lisbon, ND at the North Dakota Veterans Home, surrounded by men and women that served our Country. He's joined by Army Veterans, David Dick and Jerry Mock, as well as Air Force Veteran Gary Bettmann. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/24: Joel is broadcasting from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon for another show on Veterans Day. He is joined by Pat and Carl Lee to talk about the life they built together, his service, and their home in Lisbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/11/24: It's Veterans Day! Joel is broadcasting live from the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, ND, and is first joined by Dane Grebel. Dane recently took over as the Administrator for the North Dakota Veterans Home, and talks to Joel about the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/08/24: Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi announces his resignation effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Gandhi’s official resignation will be brought before the Fargo Board of Education at its November 12 regular meeting. He will complete the 2024-25 school year in his current role before his resignation takes effect. Joel visits with Dr. Gandhi on "News and Views" to talk about his decision and what he plans to do after the school year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.