Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of District 7 including Roseau County is cheering news that President Trump is going to lower tariffs on China. Minnesota soybean farmers lost their top export market due to the trade war.

President Trump told reporters a US-China trade deal could get done pretty soon.

It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson spoke on the Red River Farm Network and says the uncertainty in the market also leads to very consequential decisions for producers.

Halverson also spoke on the current quality of agricultural loans.

That full story and sound is live right now at kq92.com.

It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson spoke on the Red River Farm Network regarding the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make.

Thomas also commented on why this question is so important to area producers.

More from Thomas Halverson coming up later this week. You can see more agricultural news on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.

Audio from the Red River Farm Network

Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near you.

Again, you can go to the Safe Kids Grand Forks Facebook page for more information.

Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to partake in recreational activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and ATV riding thanks to thousands of acres in public lands. Despite this, Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed Board says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing on watersheds, and private lands

Jensen also reminds residents that these lands are not open to public use, without permission.

That was Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed Board.

By Graham Scher – October 27th

Roseau, Minn – October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and area health agencies are promoting ways that you can help protect yourself from a cancer late diagnosis. KQ92/KRWB talked with Life Care Medical Center’s Imaging Director Brain Anderson who says breast cancer can affect all types of women, but there are factors that can put you more at risk, and that these individuals should be screened for cancer more often.

Anderson also talked about the Center for Disease Control. The CDC recommends breast cancer screening every two years, but Anderson recommends both depending on the situation.

Life Care Medical Center’s Imaging Director Brain Anderson.

On Nov. 4, 2025, the U.S. Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector will host a press event covering the topic of border safety awareness in anticipation of winter. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of serious injury and death along the United States/Canadian border.  

The annual event will be held at the Warroad Border Patrol Station. There will be several types of vehicles, vessels, and equipment on display. Agents will be available to demonstrate various technologies that are utilized in the field. 

They will also highlight significant rescues and answer questions regarding the dangerous conditions migrants face while attempting to cross the border illegally and the challenges Border Patrol agents face. Grand Forks Sector Chief Patrol Agent Scott D. Garrett will also be available to answer questions.

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, by noon. Please visit Canadian Border Patrol’s website at cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection.

By Graham Scher, October 27th

Roseau County, Minn – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of District 7 including Roseau County updated on the latest regarding the government shutdown and what’s being done about it.

Fischbach connected with over 11 thousand residents living in the Seventh Congressional District during a telephone town hall she conducted last week. Discussion centered around how our agriculture communities and rural healthcare are being affected.

Fischbach also mentioned how at the end of last week, Senate Democrats voted for the 12th time to keep the government shutdown. She confirmed that SNAP and WIC benefits could run out of their funding soon which would largely affect families who rely on those benefits each month. 

Congresswoman Fischbach of District 7 provided other updates that we will feature later this week.

By Graham Scher, October 27th

Mentor, Minn – Paperwork has been filed for the beginning of a cannabis growth operation in Polk County near one of the region’s most popular lakes. A facility could be built along Polk County road 12 just outside Mentor, Minn half a mile away from Maple Lake.

The proposal is starting a debate among residents concerned about the odor, zoning purposes, and declining property values.

Cindy Tyler, former owner of the Oak Cove Resort along Maple Lake for the past 40 years is concerned with the placement of the facility that close to the lake. Tyler has begun getting signatures for a petition that has amassed over 100 signatures.

Cody Parr and his family have owned the land in Polk County for several years. Parr is proposing the micro-business cannabis growing facility that would bring about 20 jobs to the community. For the project to happen, the county must rezone the land from agricultural to commercial.