JANICE FAY MANNING, 84, OF WAHPETON

Janice Fay Manning, 84, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at St. Gerard’s Community of Care in Hankinson, ND, under the care of CHI Health at Home Hospice. Her funeral service is scheduled
MICHAEL ORRIN THOMPSON, AGE 62, OF MCLEOD, ND

Michael Orrin Thompson, age 62, of McCleod, passed away Sunday, December 24, in Wyndmere, ND. His visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton, with his prayer service starting
NORIK YEGISHEVICH ASTVATSATUROV, AGE 76. OF WAHPETON

Norik Yegishevich Astvatsaturov, age 76, of Wahpeton passed away peacefully on December 30, at 5:45 a.m. from a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Norik’s life will be held
JERRY BRACKIN, AGE 69, OF WAHPETON

Jerry Brackin, age 69, of Wahpeton died at his home on Friday, December 22, under the care of CHI Hospice. A memorial mass will be held on 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, at St. John’s Catholic Church
MAUREEN “BEANY” MATHRE, 72, OF WAHPETON

Maureen “Beany” Mathre, 72, of Wahpeton, passed away Tuesday, December 26, at her residence. Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, at Vertin-Munson Funeral Home in Wahpeton. There will be a
Fiber in the new year from Red River Communications

Fiber Internet caught on in so many different ways in 2023. Kari Kleingartner from Red River Communications talked about the exciting plans for the new year on her Tuesday radio segment. Listen to the KBMW podcast below.
Real Estate Wrap Up 2023

All things considered, 2023 was a pretty good year for local real estate. Steve Diederick from Action Realty wrapped up the year and talked about 2024 on his Tuesday radio segment. Listen to the KBMW podcast below.
2024 American Farm Bureau: Cultivating Diversity & Unity
(ND Ag Connection) – Have you saved your spot at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention? There’s still time! I’m excited for the lineup as we explore New Frontiers together in Salt Lake City this January 19-24.
K-State Researchers Make Gluten Breakthrough
(NAFB.com) – Kansas State University researchers report a breakthrough in developing wheat-based foods that contain lower amounts of gluten. It’s a discovery that could lessen the adverse effects of celiac and other autoimmune diseases. Scientists from Kansas
POET Reports a Successful 2023
(NAFB.com) – POET, the world’s biggest ethanol producer, celebrated several milestones in 2023. That included multiple victories on the policy front, the grand reopening of its 34th facility, and completing the first-ever bioproducts innovation center. “In 2023,