WAG in the Dell

WAG: Weather and Ag In Focus on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

Today's guest is Matthew Larson from Farm in the Dell!

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Join WDAY Ag Director Bridgette Readel & Chief Meteorologist Dean Wysocki as they break down Weather and Agriculture topics.

 

The Chamber Link Episode 015: Inside the Young Professionals Network

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Five voices. One mission: to show how the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is transforming careers and community. In this lively roundtable, host and guests Cassandra Duckworth, Victoria Canaderis, Kevin Bauer, and Satari Campion dive deep into what YPN really means for emerging leaders—and why the upcoming YP Summit (October 8th at Hilton Garden Inn) is the can’t-miss event of the year.

From keynote inspiration by Christy Huber to workshops on AI, nonprofit board service, and imposter syndrome, the Summit promises a day of connection, growth, and empowerment. The crew shares personal stories of finding belonging, building confidence, and discovering that success isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a fulfilling life in a thriving community.

Whether you’re brand new to the region or already climbing the career ladder, this episode is your inside track on how YPN can help you expand your circle, sharpen your skills, and find your place.

 

The Coffee Club: “Tuesday is for Non-Profits” 9-1-25

The Coffee Club on AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY

The Coffee Club from Tuesday September 1st, 2025.  Guests include Cassie from Matthew's Voice Project, Stephanie from Church's United and Jordan from Furniture Mission talking about Throwin some Good Around plus Junkfest in Carrington and your calls.

 

Land Use Revolution

Kevin Pifer America's Land Auctioneer - Pifer's Auction, Realty and Land Management

What happens when rural communities face development projects that promise prosperity but threaten local resources and way of life? Trent Luce, the voice behind Luce Trails Media for 26 years, joins us for a frank conversation about the changing landscape of America's heartland.

Trent shares his journey as a sixth-generation American farmer whose family built their Illinois barn in 1889—a structure that still stands today as his nephew prepares to become the seventh generation of land stewards. This deep connection to agricultural heritage frames our discussion about modern challenges facing rural America.

We dive into Trent's formative experience managing a pig farm on the Rosebud Reservation, where he hired and trained tribal members amidst 87% unemployment rates. While the project initially offered hope, it ultimately revealed how development initiatives can divide communities along unexpected lines. This experience transformed Trent into a passionate advocate for transparent communication about food production and rural development.

The conversation shifts to today's pressing rural development issues—particularly AI data centers consuming unprecedented amounts of electricity and water in small communities. When Trent reveals that a single AI center in Cheyenne will use five times the electricity of every home in Wyoming combined, we're forced to question the true cost of these projects. Are the promised jobs worth the resource drain? Who truly benefits when tax credits drive development decisions?

We also explore the status of controversial CO2 pipeline projects across the Great Plains and how South Dakota's grassroots opposition has effectively challenged corporate interests. Throughout our discussion, one message rings clear: when communities organize and show up at public meetings, they retain control over their future. As Trent powerfully states, "We haven't shown up to hold accountable the people representing us in this representative republic. If we start showing up, we actually dictate the direction of the ship."

Ready to understand what's at stake in your community? Listen now and discover how property rights, resource management, and citizen engagement intersect to shape rural America's future.

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