Journalist roundtable with Jack Zaleski, Al Aamodt, and Jane Ahlin cover Iran war, Fargo Police Department, and more

03/27/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Noah Coughlan to discuss his run across all 50 states. Noah ran through Fargo on Monday, during his 5,500-mile trek across the U.S., aiming to finish in Hawaii on July 4 for America’s 250th birthday. When he finishes, he will be the third person to cross the country on foot. Learn more about Noah and support him at RunForUSA.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.

03/27/26: Joel Heitkamp has a full studio with the crew from Fix It Forward: Matthew, Jeremy, and Travis. They tell the listeners about how Fix It Forward started, what their biggest needs are, their work in the community, and more. Celebrate with Fix It Forward as they give away their 700th vehicle in the community! (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.

03/27/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp. The Senate unanimously voted in a rare overnight session to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection. (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.

03/26/26: Ruark Hotopp is the District 8 National Vice President of the AFGE (American Federation of Government Employees) representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers across the United States and the world. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the government shutdown impacting TSA workers.  (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.

03/24/26: Matt Aakre and Brianna Helbling will be performing at the Hankinson Community Center following a live auction, silent auction, meet raffle and raffle boards. The Cares for Cancer committee was founded in 2006. The committee has diligently worked to raise funding to support those stricken with medical hardship, with 95% of all donations staying local.  (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.

03/26/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Fargo City Commissioner John Strand to talk about the upcoming city election, Fargo Police Department, and more.  (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.

03/25/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is a Columnist at the Forum and was their editorial page Editor for 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM. (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.

03/25/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and brings Darrell and Jordan from Red River Valley Furniture Mission into the studio with her. Jordan comes to the Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley as the first full time staff member, and first Executive Director.  Their mission is to demonstrate love and compassion by connecting furniture/household items with individuals and families in their time of crisis and challenge. Learn more about Furniture Mission and what they need and how you can help 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03/24/26: Sophia is with the Red River Valley Fair Association and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to make some concert announcements.  2026 Grandstand Lineup Friday, July 3: Fair Race Saturday, July 4: Combine Demo Derby & Demolition Derby Sunday, July 5: Demolition Derby Tuesday, July 7: Hairball (Free with Gate Admission) Wednesday, July 8: BlackHawk (Free with Gate Admission) Thursday, July 9: Stone Temple Pilots, Candlebox & Pop Evil Friday, July 10: Jason Derulo & Bobby V Saturday, July 11: Trace Adkins, Chase Matthew & Uncle Kracker The Blue Ribbon Pit Passes go on sale Wednesday, March 25 at 10 a.m. The pass includes pit access to every grandstand concert and general admission for all 10 days of the fair. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m. Ticketed events include gate admission for a limited time. The Red River Valley Fair runs from July 3-12. (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.

03/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Brian Kroshus to talk about the primary residence credit deadline and upcoming tax season. Mr. Kroshus was appointed Tax Commissioner in January 2022, and served as a North Dakota Public Service Commissioner prior. (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.